Scat Cat Sessions
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing…
About this Program....
An introduction to vocal improvisation in jazz (aka Scat Singing) for all ages through both collective and individual exploration.
Featuring the works of jazz greats Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and of course Ella Fitzgerald - as they relate to other popular music we all know and love.
For more advanced students the discussion expands to exploration of harmony, rhythm and traditional jazz structures as well.
Jazz Masters
Jazz History
Jazz Basics
Jazz History
Jazz Masters
Jazz Harmony / Theory
Jazz Harmony / Theory
Jazz Standards / Repertoire
Jazz Standards / Repertoire
Call & Response
Blues Scale
Improvisation
Call & Response
Blues Scale
Blues Form
Blues Form
Rhythm Changes
Rhythm Changes
Pop / Soul
Swing Rhythms
Authentic Styles
Swing Rhythms
Pop / Soul
Latin Rhythms
Latin Rhythms
Big Band Swing
Big Band Swing
Broadway / Musical Theatre
Broadway / Musical Theatre
Topics Available
Previous Residencies
Event/Role
With whom?
Venue
When?
Sponsored by:
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Artist Residency (Part 2)
K-8 Students
Beverly Elementary School
Jan
2024
Days
5
Ohio Arts Council - Teach Arts Ohio
Toledo, OH, USA
Artist Residency (Part 1)
K-8 Students
Beverly Elementary School
Oct
2023
Days
5
Ohio Arts Council - Teach Arts Ohio
Toledo, OH, USA
Artist Residency
K-5 Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Sep
2022
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council & Hastings Public Schools
Hastings, NE, USA
Artist Residency
Elementary School
Grand Island Public Schools
May
2022
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council and GIPS
Grand Island, NE, USA
Artist Residency
Elementary K-5
Lincoln Elementary
Oct
2021
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council
Hastings, NE, USA
Artist Residency
Elementary K-5
Lincoln Elementary
Apr
2020
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council
Hastings, NE, USA
Artist in Residence
Elementary K-5
Watson Elementary
Nov
2019
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council
Hastings, NE, USA
Arist in Residence
Pre-K through 8th Grade
SCB Private School
Apr
2019
Days
1
SCB PTO
Hampshire, IL 60140, USA
Artist Residency
Elementary K-5
Alcott Elementary
Mar
2019
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council
Hastings, NE, USA
Artist Residency
Elementary 1st-6th grade
École Jules Ferry
Jan
2018
Days
20
Ville de Suresnes
92150 Suresnes, France
Artist Residency
Pre-School through 2nd Grade
École des Cottages
Jan
2018
Days
20
Ville de Suresnes
92150 Suresnes, France
Artist Residency
Pre-School through 2nd Grade
École des Cottages
Jan
2017
Days
20
Ville de Suresnes
92150 Suresnes, France
Artist Residency
Elementary K-5
Hawthorne Elementary
Oct
2016
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council
Hastings, NE, USA
Arist in Residence
Pre-K through 8th Grade
SCB Private School
Oct
2016
Days
1
SCB PTO
Hampshire, IL 60140, USA
Artist Residency
Elementary K-5
Longfellow Elementary
Feb
2016
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council
Hastings, NE, USA
