Whether it’s times of triumph or challenge, metro Detroit artists, institutions, and neighbors inspire us to keep moving, reaching, and changing.
Tag: Arts and Culture
Four Ways Jazz Education Impacts Youth
Kris Johnson has first-hand knowledge of the impact that jazz education can have on youth in metro Detroit. Over the years, he’s learned and played with each of the JazzEd Detroit partner organizations—and has returned to share his artistry and inspire students in those programs as an educator and professional jazz artist. In this video,...
Collaboration and Connection for Youth Through Jazz Education
During 2020 JazzEd Detroit partners created new opportunities for digital instruction, collaboration, and connection for young musicians like William Hill, III. JazzEd Detroit is supported by the Erb Family Foundation. JazzEd Detroit partners include The Carr Center, Michigan State University Community Music School-Detroit, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Jazz Festival, and Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
Arts Anchor Communities
Arts organizations don’t just anchor communities – they anchor individual lives as well.
Arts in the Neighborhood
Grassroots arts organizations infuse creativity into their own neighborhoods.
Jazz is Cool
Two young jazz musicians share the impact Detroit’s jazz legacy has had on them. Video credit: Cass Corridor Films.