a new composition. a commissioned composition co-written by – students – students of the...
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a new composition
A commissioned composition
Co-Written by – StudentsStudents of the Columbus City Schools – with composer Wycliffe GordonWycliffe Gordon
Composed for 10 professional musicians
Beyond the Blackberry PatchBeyond the Blackberry Patch
To reflect the research of students, focused on the King Lincoln DistrictKing Lincoln District
on the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio To be premiered at the newly
renovated Lincoln TheatreLincoln Theatre in February 2011
Inspired byInspired by
The writings of Anna BishopAnna Bishop The art of AminahAminah Robinson Robinson and and Elijah PierceElijah Pierce The music of Sweets Edison, Sweets Edison, Rashaan Roland KirkRashaan Roland Kirk
Rusty BryantRusty Bryant & & Hank MarrHank Marr
The photography of Kojo Kamau Kojo Kamau & Candice Watkins& Candice Watkins
The lives of the Reverends Poindexter and HaleReverends Poindexter and Hale The stories of Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Curry,
Mrs. Terry, Mrs. WellsMrs. Terry, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. BlackwellMrs. Blackwelland the book “Beyond Poindexter Village: The Blackberry Patch”“Beyond Poindexter Village: The Blackberry Patch”
The Books The Books of Anna Bishopof Anna BishopSharing the Past / Highlighting the LegendSharing the Past / Highlighting the Legend
The Blackberry Patch book’s chapters focus on:
The Great Migration
Wrong Impressions The Real Thing
Poindexter Village Five Helpful Ladies
East Market
Aminah: Artist/Historian
From Blackberries to Rose Blushes
Hucksters Everyday Play
Depression Stories
Power of the Black Church
Pleasure Places
Nostalgia Memories
The King Lincoln District (KLD) The King Lincoln District (KLD)
With a bold history– As a economically and culturally vibrant
Black Community Known
– During the Great MigrationGreat Migration as the Blackberry PatchBlackberry Patch
– During the 40s, 50s and 60s as the Cradle of JazzCradle of Jazz– Since the 1990s as the King Lincoln DistrictKing Lincoln District
The story of this neighborhood is at a crossroads of The story of this neighborhood is at a crossroads of
then, nowthen, now and and nextnext……
Youth awareness of the past, present and future can boost the rejuvenation of their neighborhood.
Seven schools are invited to participate.
The ProcessThe Process
Jazz is a process in which musicians communicate within a structure that allows for expressing a personal point of view on a common topic. This project will be modeled after the jazz process. The Director of Jazz In Schools for the Jazz Arts Group will provide the structure and the schools will be given the opportunity to study the common subject, specifically
- The King Lincoln Neighborhood- The King Lincoln Neighborhood - from their individual view points, levels of interest and experience. Mr. Gordon will then translate the students’ work into a composition for
professional jazz musicians to be performed at the Lincoln Theatre in February 2011.
Champion Middle School
Arts Impact Middle School
East High School
Ft. Hayes Educational Center
Monroe Middle School
Beatty Park Elementary
TrevittElementary
Student ResearchKing Lincoln Neighborhood
Student ResearchKing Lincoln Neighborhood
Artist In ResidenceComposer Wycliffe Gordon
Artist In ResidenceComposer Wycliffe Gordon
Jazz Academy – Jazz In Schools
Composition and Performance
BEYOND THE BLACKBERRY PATCH
Student ResearchStudent Research
This arts integrated project will focus on social studies, English language arts and fine arts.
Each school is invited to participate with their own voice, on an individual level, based on area of interest.
This project provides all involved schools with practical applications for their 2009-10 focus on relationships-relevance-rigor.
Students created Ohio Historical Society Markers for the Near East Side in 2006-07
Monroe has been fully invested in this project since February 2009; The instrumental music students participated in the Jazz Arts Group’s
Making Choices programs; The art students created and installed public art in a garden sponsored by
Trinity Baptist; The arts team received a Dream Grant (a Columbus City School grant) to
fund Blackberry Patch projects during the 2009-10 school year; The visual art teacher is interested in the work of Aminah Robinson and
Elijah Pierce. The music teacher is interested in documentary work focused on
musicians
Monroe Monroe Middle SchoolMiddle School
The social studies students at Ft. Hayes High School began research in March of 2009 with a project entitled The Evolution The Evolution of a Neighborhood;of a Neighborhood;
The project included guest speakers and working the Ohio Historical Society’s The SoulThe Soul exhibit;
The career center film students have been involved since February 2009, making video interviews of community leaders;
It is the intention of this department to fully document the entire process of the studies of the students and to include their work in a multi-media presentation in February 2011.
Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education CenterEducation Center
Evolution of a NeighborhoodEvolution of a NeighborhoodFt. Hayes high school studentsFt. Hayes high school students
AIMS has been invested since April 2009; During the 2008-09 school year, the Arts Team teachers
introduced the students to artists who come from the King Lincoln District;
Gene Walker visited the school with Jim Masters in April 2009; The team received a Dream Grant to fund a direct relationship
with the King Arts Complex during the 2009-2010 school year.
Arts Impact Arts Impact Middle SchoolMiddle School
Champion Middle SchoolChampion Middle School
Selected students at Champion Middle School will be engaging in both the neighborhood’s past, present and future AND their own personal past, present and future.
Current plans are to investigate their history and project into their futures with aural projects recorded at the Jazz Academy, then written, then reflected in their own Hip Hop/Jazz tunes.
Their tunes will be shared with Mr. Gordon as inspiration for his work.
The East High instrumental students will be introduced to the Jazz Academy in a working session with Bobby Floyd and Steve Grier;
They will be in direct contact with Mr. Gordon during the NEA granted project, Hot Five-Hot SevenHot Five-Hot Seven
Additional staff from the school will be invited to participate
East High East High
Artist in Residence: Wycliffe GordonArtist in Residence: Wycliffe Gordon
As a guest artist with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, he has become a local favorite with the audiences and students from the area
The students will produce results of their research in ways in which they can share their knowledge with Mr. Gordon.
The CompositionThe Composition
Mr. Gordon will then translate their ideas and findings into a musical composition. He will explain his process and creative thoughts to the students.
“Beyond Poindexter Village” was written in chapters/sections. Mr. Gordon’s work will also have sections/movements that reflect the complicated past, present and future of the neighborhood.
As the students’ work proceeds, the Director of Jazz In Schools will monitor progress and keep in contact with Mr. Gordon.
Mr. Gordon will interact with the students in a variety of ways ■ on-site visits ■ web visits ■ emails and other technology
Wycliffe Gordon, the performer…Wycliffe Gordon, the performer…
enjoys an extraordinary career as a performer, conductor, composer, arranger, and educator, receiving high praise from audiences and critics alike.
tours the world performing hard-swinging, straight-ahead jazz for audiences ranging from heads of state to elementary school students.
received the Jazz Journalists Association 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002 and 2001 Award for Trombonist of the Year, and the Jazz Journalists Association 2000 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Trombone.
Wycliffe Gordon, the educator…Wycliffe Gordon, the educator…
is rapidly becoming one of America’s most persuasive and committed music educators, and currently serves on the faculty of the Jazz Arts Program at Manhattan School of Music
works with young musicians and audiences from elementary schools to universities all over the world is extensive, and includes master classes, clinics, workshops, children’s concerts and lectures — powerful evidence of his unique ability to relate musically to people of all ages
is the youngest member of the U.S. Statesmen of Jazz, and in many tour performances has served and continues to serve as a musical ambassador for the U.S. State Department.
Wycliffe Gordon, the composer…Wycliffe Gordon, the composer…
was commissioned by the Brass Band of Battle Creek in March 2004 to compose "I Saw the Light," a musical tribute to Muhammad Ali which serves as a model for our “Beyond the Blackberry Patch”
was commissioned to compose a vibrant new score for the 1925 classic silent film "Body and Soul" (notable as the screen debut of Paul Robeson), which was premiered by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.
has two arrangements featured as a part of the PBS series "Marsalis on Music"
has premieres of compositions for a variety of ensembles both in the United States and internationally.
BenefitsBenefits
For the teachers– Occasions to address CCS content standards in “real life”
perspectives– Community outreach opportunities– The use of 21st century learning skills, including
■ technology ■ research ■ creativity
BenefitsBenefits
For the students– A life-long appreciation for community and the role the arts
play in a healthy neighborhood– The opportunity to make higher-level thinking connections
between school and community– Opportunities to work with professional artists
BenefitsBenefits
The school district– Connects seamlessly to best practices focused on
■ relationships ■ relevance ■ rigor– The opportunity to build upon their recent investment in facilities
by being engaged in the process of neighborhood rejuvenation– Special communications and interaction between buildings:
elementary, middle, high, career and special needs– Special communications and interaction with the business and
political communities
BenefitsBenefits
For the community– The ability to experience the creative process and to engage
with world-class performing artists– Opportunities to share their stories with the young people– Action toward balancing the hope of the business community
with the current expectations of the neighborhood’s teenagers
BenefitsBenefits
For the Jazz Arts Group– The opportunity to add depth to our promise to engage the
community in the activities of the Jazz Academy in the Lincoln Theatre complex
– The opportunity to highlight the jazz influence– The ability to provide the students with the experience of
working with a world-class resident artist
Jazz Arts GroupJazz Arts Group
Jazz In Schools values– The power of creativity toward productivity– The power of inter-generational connections– Art as a means of reflecting our culture– Art as a positive influence on our day-to-day quality of life– Jazz as a thoughtful process that is inclusion and supportive
Call to ActionCall to Action
We want to see this community thrive We are seeking support
– To recognize and value the potential in this project– To assist in growing financial support for this project– To add your creative voice to this project
We want to move beyond the conversation!
a step toward rebirth