The Preservation Hall Foundation has started a new virtual instruction program with lesson plans that apply to K-12 educators, students, and parents. Access is free and the lesson plans are given by the incredible musicians with their various instruments from the Hall. We have always enjoyed seeing commentator Louis Ford (cl) at either Fest and in the Quarter. More information can be obtained at lessons.preshallfoundation.org. Be sure to spread the word to any teachers, students or parents that you know. From their website:
Preservation Hall Lessons, designed for teacher utilization in either a digital classroom or in-person, includes content focused on introductory and advanced techniques for the range of instruments in a traditional jazz band, stylistic tips, as well as the cultural and historical context of New Orleans music.
This is one way for the musicians to connect with their audience and keep a presence in their field.
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In a spirit of hope, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation announced that the Quarter Fest and Jazz & Heritage Festival will be held in October on three consecutive weekends beginning September 30th. So far the line-ups and possible mid-week extensions have not been decided but we are all looking forward to its possibility.
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I was thrilled to have a conversation with Dave Bennett, he in the frozen tundra of
