In class, we will be learning about Jazz music and some of the characteristics and artists associated with this genre.
For this assignment, you are to choose one Jazz song (2-3 mins) from either the list provided or one of your own choosing and sing it for class. If your song exceeds three minutes, please find an appropriate place in the music to end it.
You may work alone or with a partner If you choose a song that is not on the list, please have the piece approved by Ms Carrie Aralis by Friday May 15.
You will perform the song in front of the class on , May 29 & June 1.
On the day of the performance, you are required to:
- Provide the karaoke or vocal track to the song you are singing
- Introduce your song to the audience
- State one singer who has performed your song and describe the timbre of their voice in one or two sentences (Was the singer’s voice raspy, smooth, warm, low, high, soft, loud, lots of vibrato?)
- Keep the song to two-three minutes in length. If there is scatting (fast rapping) in your song, you are not required to do so.
- Know your song and its melody (you may have the words in front of you, but please do not rely too heavily on them)
- Do your best to engage your audience (keep your eyes above the floor, move your body, snap your fingers, smile, etc.)
- Enunciate (pronounce) your words
*If you are singing with a partner, each person must sing a verse by himself/herself. The chorus can be sung together.
Jazz Songs List
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got that Swing)
When You’re Smiling
When the Saints Go Marching In
Jeepers Creepers
Summertime
Fascinating Rhythm
New York, New York
Bye, Bye Blackbird
A Tisket A Tasket
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