Description: A fun and interactive presentation of jazz music that includes demonstrations of each instrument, jazz history, brief overview of famous jazz musicians, demonstrations of different styles and more. The quartet, Rob Thorsen-bassist, Gilbert Castellanos-trumpet, Bob Boss-guitar, Richard Sellers- drums will perform 4-5 songs, in chronological order, each representing a different time period and rhythmic groove to show how jazz music has evolved. The music presented will include New Orleans style Dixieland, swing, bebop, Latin, and funk-jazz. Instruments include upright bass, guitar, drums, and trumpet or saxophone. Bassist/ bandleader Rob Thorsen has been a professional musician for over 20 years and also participates in Young Audiences music programs as well as Classics for Kids. This is a high energy performance that demonstrates the interactive elements that make jazz music one of Americas great art forms. Requirements: Auditorium or room, power outlet, we can provide a PA if none is available. 

Visual Arts

Visual Arts Description: The visual arts school assemblies are created with art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture. Many artistic disciplines that will help your students get more engaged and understand all aspects of the visual arts as well as arts of other types.

Grades K-12, Grades K-5, Pre-K School

California