Jazz for the little ones: Schools in Frankfurt rock with music projects!

Jazz for the little ones: Schools in Frankfurt rock with music projects!

The musical upbringing is a matter close to the heart that not only opens the ear canals, but also touches the souls. At the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, this idea is now being followed with fresh vigor, especially in the area of ​​jazz. As the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung is reported "Pegasus" expanded with exciting pedagogical jazz projects. This is done in cooperation with international jazz sizes that have been made for young talents.

The initiative, which was launched 15 years ago by the Polytechnic Society Foundation, pursues the goal of bringing jazz and improvised music to schools. Here, not only prejudices against modern jazz are dismantled, but also developed a system of projects that link schools, music schools and the Alte Oper. The positive response of pupils is proof of the success of these programs.

Young talents and international artists

Among the prominent mentors can be found names such as Till Brönner, Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny and Omer Klein, who work with the Frankfurt students on their own jazz compositions. The saxophonist Jakob Manz will work in November as part of the “Jakob@School” project. The residence artist Thomas Kiehl will also make a great contribution to his experiences and knowledge in the coming season.

Musical education plays a central role in this, as the Federal Center for Political Education . Musical education is made up of various elements: from early musical education to music lessons to participation in bands and ensembles. It is particularly noteworthy that the old opera not only promotes musical skills, but also strengthens social behavior when making music together.

from theory to practice

The experiences of musicians and their emotions show show that music acts as a valve and expression of feelings. The spectrum ranges from active music to the passive perception of sounds. The projects that are realized at schools not only enable the children to develop creative, but also open up new perspectives in dealing with themselves and the community.

The “Jazz and Democracy” project will continue in the coming season and offer children and young people valuable orientation and cooperation. At a time when social interaction and team spirit are more important than ever, the combination of music and social skills is of great importance.

The aventis-foundation supports these cultural educational measures in school and underlines the need to anchor music as an integral part of the curriculum. Creative approaches are intended to suggest pupils to realize their own sound ideas and to move confidently in the world of music.

It remains to be hoped that these valuable initiatives will continue to exist and that the musical offer for the young generation will be even more wider. Because one thing is clear: love for music knows no limits and can be lived early.