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Year long Learning

The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival is committed to providing educational opportunities all year long. Learn about how students of all ages can take advantage of all the Festival has to offer. 

Jazz in the Schools - The Festival outreach program sends artists out into schools to perform for students as well as talk about the history and techniques of jazz. 
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Student Activities and Educational Materials - Get more out of your Festival experience by sharing fun and educational activities with your students before, during and after the Festival. Includes crossword puzzle, vocabulary lists, a chance to "Ask the Experts" questions and much, much more.
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School performances - be critiqued by renowned judges and learn from your performance and the performances of others. 
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Workshops and Clinics - Throughout the four days of the Festival artists and educators from around the nation put on workshops where they talk about music, life experiences and demonstrate techniques.
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