BJA has two programs for children.  Our five-piece Jazz for Kids band can do either or both.

(1) Musical Instrument "Petting Zoo" - Musicians introduce children to flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano, bass and drums.  Children may try all the instruments.  We can also add trumpet, trombone and guitar.
(2) "What Is Jazz?" is a concert introducing children to jazz mainly through jazz versions of familiar children's songs. The whole audience is involved in singing background riffs behind soloists and participating in a New Orleans-style musical parade.  Audience members are invited to scat sing with our vocalist.

Since 2006 we've presented these programs at Eubie Blake Cultural Center, Walters Art Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum and several Baltimore City public schools.  References are available upon request. Contact Bob Jacobson, bobboj@aol.com or 410-415-5199.

Scenes from the October 24, 2008 Musical Instrument "Petting Zoo" 
(photos courtesy of George Spicka)