Celebrating Melva Houston and Jazz
Funded Nov 19, 2024Thank you so much for supporting our classroom's jazz exploration project! Because of your generosity, my third graders have had the chance to engage in hands-on activities celebrating the life and music of local legend Melva Houston.
Students loved using the Play-Doh to make music using our Makey Makey kits. They moved and grooved with the scarves as we listened to Melva's songs and other jazz music. They enjoyed the interactive jazz history books and the Kwik Stix paints, too!
This project not only teaches music and art, but also honors local culture and identity. It gives students a chance to connect with their community's history, express themselves creatively, and discover new ways to learn.
Your kindness makes all of this possible. Thank you for helping my students find their rhythm and their voice through the power of jazz.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fletcher