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 * All That Jazz**

In this unit you will explore what causes music to change and grow, specifically through the wonderful world of jazz. You will investigate jazz from its beginnings, explore the relationships of jazz to other types of music. You will learn to classify characteristics of the various styles of jazz, and you'll identify typical instruments used. As we journey through this unit, you will also discover the many outstanding performers from each jazz era and learn about their accomplishments.

Essential Question** What influences change and growth in music?
 * Curriculum Framing Questions

What is jazz? Where and when did jazz begin? Did jazz come from other kinds of music? What kind(s) of music? Why are there different kinds of jazz?
 * Unit Questions**

What are the various types of jazz? Who are some famous jazz musicians? What types of jazz did they compose/perform? What instruments are used in jazz music? How will jazz sound in the future?
 * Content Questions**

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Unit Plan - [|Jazz Unit Plan.doc] Summative Assessment - [|Jazz Presentation Rubric.doc] Student Sample - [|Jazz Student Sample.ppt] Student Support or Facilitation Resource - [|All That Jazz Unit Facilitation Presentation.ppt] Any other document you would like to share