Utilizing Elements of the Historic Jazz Culture in a High School Setting

Abstract

This qualitative study is an examination of the incorporation of elements of the historic jazz culture in a high school jazz band. Ethnographic techniques were used during one semester of instruction to explore the role of a director and students in learning jazz music via traditional methods. Data analysis revealed that elements of the historic jazz culture can occur in a high school setting under the supervision of the director. In this study three themes emerged which served as the filtered elements of the historic jazz culture utilized by the director of this ensemble: (a) listening for style, (b) improvisation, and (c) learning the lingo.

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