Content Provider Programs List

¡Fiesta! Music and Culture of Spain and Latin America    based on 8 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Join MSM on a one or two-part cultural journey through her home country of Spain, and then through Latin America! Filled with live music performance, media-rich examples, and interactive demonstrations, ¡Fiesta! celebrates rich cultural traditions of Spain and...
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Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners

Aloha Music: An Introduction to the Ukulele - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Aloha Music: An Introduction to the Ukulele Join Manhattan School of Music for an exciting and interactive look at Hawaii’s quintessential musical instrument. Students discover the ukulele’s unique history through live musical examples and media rich tools. N...
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Audience:  3, 4, 5

American Music: Tonality, Tradition, and Innovation    based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
American Music: Tonality, Tradition, and Innovation The 20th century has been a time of experimentation and development across all art forms. We can see this in the abstract expressionism of Jackson Pollack, the pop art of Andy Warhol, and the avant-garde danc...
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Audience:  9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners

American Voices: Song and Citizenship in the U.S.A.    based on 3 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
What do the songs and music you listen to say about you? What does a musical artist’s music say about themselves? Join MSM Distance Learning for “American Voices: Song and Citizenship in the U.S.A.” in which we explore American song throughout the 20th century...
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Audience:  11, 12, Adult Learners

Caroling Around the Country This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Sing into the holiday season with MSM! Join our teaching artists in a holiday themed multi-point sing-a-long, bringing schools together from all over the United States to get into the spirit of the season!
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Chamber Ensemble Coaching    based on 3 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Chamber Ensemble Coaching A notable Manhattan School of Music faculty member will work with a group of student instrumentalists to cover areas such as technique, phrasing, and other topics as requested. Classroom teachers are encouraged to forward music they ...
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Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Choral Ensemble Coaching This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Chamber Ensemble Coaching Based upon jazz or classical repertoire selected by the classroom teacher, a noted Manhattan School of Music teaching artist will work with a select group of vocalists to improve musicality, breathing, style considerations, and other...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Classical Meets Pop: How the Two Fall in Love    based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Classical Meets Pop: How the Two Fall in Love An exploration into what defines music to be classical or to be pop. With live and recorded examples, we compare the two styles, discuss historical contexts, and discover how the two are one of the same language. ...
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Audience:  8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Duke Ellington: America's Composer    based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Duke Ellington: America's Composer Duke Ellington is regarded as one of America’s most prolific and important composers. Join MSM's Distance Learning band as they lead students on an interactive exploration of “The Duke’s” life and times – listen to his incom...
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Audience:  4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Ensemble Coaching    based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Ensemble Coaching Want to give your student ensemble an edge? An MSM ensemble coach will work with you and your students to prepare for an upcoming audition or performance. A great way to fine tune your ensemble - for choirs, concert bands, orchestras, chambe...
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Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Feet Got The Beat This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Rhythm: It's the groove that makes you move; it's the beat that moves your feet! Students will embark on a cultural journey through music and dance. A movement-based experience that gets students up on their feet, Feet Got the Beat helps students solidify g...
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Audience:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

From Hamilton to West Side Story: Identifying Our American Experience through Song    based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
What do a Founding Father, the Pacific Theater of WWII, and a mid-century Puerto Rican street gang all have in common? Find out in MSM Distance Learning’s “From Hamilton to West Side Story: Identifying Our American Experience through Song.” In this night on th...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  11, 12, Adult Learners

Instrumental and Vocal Lessons    based on 3 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Instrumental and Vocal Lessons Select students at partner schools are eligible for applied instructional private or small-group lessons with a professional teaching artist. Lessons are available in forty-five minute sessions, and partner schools may select ei...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Jazz Ensemble Coaching    based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Jazz Ensemble Coaching Student instrumentalists and/or vocalists will have the opportunity to work with a distinguished Manhattan School of Music faculty member on subjects ranging from improvisation, rehearsal techniques, and other areas as requested. Classr...
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Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Jazz's Biggest Hits: From the Charleston to Herbie Hancock This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Jazz's Biggest Hits: From the Charleston to Herbie Hancock Take a trip through history as you rediscover jazz’s greatest hits. Join our teaching artist trio on a whirlwind musical voyage from the 1920s to the present day. Hear familiar tunes and learn the sto...
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Jazzy Themes, Classical Matters This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Jazzy Themes, Classical Matters What did Jelly Roll Morton learn from Johann Sebastian Bach? How is Oscar Peterson's musical style similar to that of Claude Debussy? Our teaching artists explore these very questions as they show you how some of the greatest ...
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Audience:  Adult Learners

Journey Through Jazz    based on 25 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Journey through Jazz MSM's Distance Learning band take students on a field trip through jazz in this presentation. Come along for the ride as the musicians introduce their instruments and each of their “roles” in the trio; hear them talk about the “rules” of j...
Availability:  By Request ONLY
Audience:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

FREE! K-12 Music: A Distance Learning Program Overview This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
K-12 Music: A Distance Learning Program Overview This live videoconference introduces teachers and administrators to the interactive and engaging educational programs offered by Manhattan School of Music Distance Learning. Our staff will give an overview of ...
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Latin Jazz: The Spanish Tinge    based on 10 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Latin Jazz: The Spanish Tinge Have you ever wanted to know about the rhythms behind the merengue, salsa, cha cha cha, or mambo? Here's your chance to learn the beats of your favorite dance music while our talented teaching artist trio turn you into Latin jaz...
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Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, Adult Learners

Music and Nationalism: Sounds of Change    based on 5 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Music and Nationalism: Sounds of Change What do Wagner and Grieg have to do with nationalistic uprisings in 19th century Europe? Learn about the nationalistic trajectories in several European countries, through live musical performance, multimedia presentatio...
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Audience:  9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners

Music of the Big Band Era    based on 3 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Music of the Big Band Era Join us for an entertaining program where our musicians show you how to swing! Find out what a standard jazz big band looks and sounds like, learn about each instrument’s role in the group, and discover the “swing feel”. Then, get a ...
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Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners

Music of the Cold War    based on 13 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Music of the Cold War At a time when two nations competed on all fronts to assert their superiority, music was on the front line. Explore the ways in which music defined the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War - with live performance, rare ...
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Audience:  9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners

Music, Melody & Me    based on 1 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Music, Melody & Me Guided by a Manhattan School of Music teaching artist, students learn how instrumental sounds are fashioned into musical compositions, generating skills to examine the components of themes in music. These concepts are dynamically illustrat...
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Audience:  3, 4, 5

Musical Math    based on 7 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Musical Math Fractions are all around us, especially in music! MSM's teaching artist reveals the mathematical secrets behind music, with interactive, audio-visual activities and fun mathematical models. Using these math exercises, students create music togeth...
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Audience:  4, 5

Musical Theatre Coaching This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Musical Theatre Coaching Based on popular musical theatre repertoire selected by the classroom teacher, a notable teaching artist will work with individual vocalists to improve stage presence, breathing, stylistic considerations and other techniques determine...
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Audience:  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Rat Pack Favorites: Music from Frank, Sammy, and all their pals   based on 6 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Rat Pack Favorites: Music from Frank, Sammy, and all their pals Everyone knows the Rat Pack – the ultimate in cool back in the 1960s. But just how did this random group of musicians and actors become the inimitable Rat Pack? What songs do you identify with ea...
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Singing Legends, Dancing Lions    based on 8 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Singing Legends, Dancing Lions: An Exploration of Chinese Music Traditions Travel to the Far East for an exciting exploration of Chinese music traditions. Teaching artist Jing Yang reveals the secrets behind Beijing Opera and the Lion Dance with live music, e...
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Audience:  2, 3, 4

Story of a Composer: George Gershwin    based on 8 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Story of a Composer: George Gershwin The 1920s saw a young nation, now free from war, able to develop its own rich culture. Major cities became centers for innovation in music, shunning European classicism for a freedom that was strictly American. It was out...
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Audience:  7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners

Talking Tabla: Drums of India and Beyond This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
Explore tabla drums from India and take a journey through the world of percussion instruments.
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Audience:  Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

The History of Jazz: Swinging Through Time    based on 19 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
The History of Jazz: Swinging Through Time In this presentation, MSM's Distance Learning band will trace jazz from its beginnings in New Orleans, to its growth in the big cities of New York and Chicago, and on to its success on the international stage. Studen...
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Audience:  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Adult Learners

The Jazz Composer This program has not yet been evaluated. - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
The Jazz Composer NEW! Join our teaching artists as they discuss the unique musical approaches of four diverse jazz composers: Billy Strayhorn, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk and Wayne Shorter. Discover interesting details of their education, career and inf...
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The Music of World War II: Songs of Hope and Love    based on 4 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
The Music of World War II: Songs of Hope and Love Learn about the historical and cultural circumstances behind some of the best-known and most-loved songs from the World War II era. How were the composers able to write such beautiful tunes during times of suc...
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Audience:  Adult Learners

The Sounds of Classical Music Today    based on 2 evaluation(s). - by Manhattan School of Music 2010-11 Honorable Mention,2011-12,2012-13,2013-14,2014-15
The Sounds of Classical Music Today Join us as we debunk the popular myth that classical music is “old and boring.” Exploring music written since 1950 through the present, we discover the fresh, exciting, and outrageous sounds of what classical music really i...
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Audience:  8, 9, 10, 11, 12