The last few days have been filled with music.
On Friday, we ended our After-School Academy with a fun, interactive performance with the Inner City All Stars jazz band.
Thanks to the City of Dallas's Office of Cultural Affairs, we were able to bring this group to the ASA as a finale performance. They worked with the kids on Mardi Gras masks then pulled out their instruments and put on a New Orleans jazz performance--first in the ASA, then outside for the whole community to hear.
It was neat watching people come outside to tap their feet and move to the beat. The music was so fun, you just couldn't help yourself!
After taking a few kids to the symphony the night before, I was just sure they would be so excited to hear more up-beat music. So, as the band was playing I leaned over to Monteyvion and asked him, "So, which do you like better, today or last night?" Monteyvion wrinkled up his forhead in a very perplexed expression like I had asked a really crazy question, "Both!" he told me without a moment's hesitation.
I don't know why I should have thought any different. I, too, like variety.
I don't have any video of the symphony we attended (you can listen to Nathan from yesterday's post to get an idea), but I do have the jazz band.
Click on the videos below and get ready to move your body and tap your feet. It was a great time!
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