ELLINGTON! is a highly engaging, interactive live multi-media educational program that aims to illuminate the rich, vital legacy of the great American composer, pianist and bandleader, Duke Ellington.
One of the most prolific, celebrated musicians in music history, Duke Ellington's canon comprises a timeless, highly personal aural account of both, the human condition and African-American experience of the 20th century. Through the creative integration of live music, captivating video projections, live narration and numerous audience-particiation segments, JazzReach's ELLINGTON! introduces new generations to a wide variety of Duke's broad array of musical achievements, from hit songs to blues riffs to extended suites and scores for stage and screen.
JazzReach is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing supplemental jazz education to performing arts centers and schools around the country.
If you have any questions or need help with the online registration process, please contact Senior Director of Education Alana Adams.
We are always appreciative to have community involvement and underwriting for field trips and other educational outreach programming.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Senior Director of Development Jan Smith.
