Philly Loves Jazz
Andy uses his books as jump-off points into simple lessons in music, jazz, history and writing.
The books can be curated to emphasize Latin (Salsa); Hip-Hop or Jazz. Multi-media presentation includes actual Musicians, Youtube Videos and his live story-telling and guiding.
Pennsylvania Curriculum Standards
(A=Assembly; W=Workshop; R=Residency)
9.1 Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts A, W, R
15.4 Learning Through Experience A, W, R
25.3 Pro-Social Relationships with Adults A, W, R
25.4 Pro-Social Relationships with Peers A, W, R
Art Form(s): Music, Theater
Genre: Multicultural, Jazz
Assembly, Workshop, and Residency Offerings
Philly Loves Jazz Assembly
The Assembly is a miniature-music festival taking students on a musical journey told through stories and memorable characters.
Best for: K-5
Philly Loves Jazz Workshop
Students will work in small groups to write and animate their own books and to explore their own instruments.
Best for: K-5
Philly Loves Jazz Residency
Andy uses his books as jump-off points into simple lessons in music, jazz, history and writing. The books can be curated to emphasize Latin (Salsa); Hip-Hop or Jazz. Multi-media presentation includes actual Musicians, Youtube Videos and his live story-telling and guiding.
Best for: K-5
Featuring: Andy Blackman Hurwitz + the Philly Loves Jazz Orchestra
Andy Blackman Hurwitz is an attorney, entrepreneur and music industry veteran.
He is also an educator, Executive Director of a Philly Art's non-profit and a celebrated children's author.
Joined Musicopia: 2021