Jazz macht Schule – Schule macht Jazz

Reflections on a Project Centring Around Jazz Music, Bringing Together Students and Professionals of Various Arts

Abstract

This article reflects on the project Jazz macht Schule – Schule macht Jazz uniting students and professionals from the artistic backgrounds of creative writing, bodymusic, the visual arts, instrumental tuition, media and dance, in order to foster engagement with the world of jazz. The project aimed to introduce the musical and historical dimensions of jazz, but also to encourage creative expression, collaboration and critical engagement with the art form, in alignment with the Austrian lower secondary school music education curriculum. It highlighted female jazz musicians and was conceptually anchored in the vision of International Jazz Day, which it celebrated with a collaborative performance, live music and exhibitions.