CLINICS, MASTERCLASSES, LECTURES AND PROMOTIONS
DIVA Educational programs are only available in conjunction with performances or if DIVA is appearing in your area.
- Clinics & Masterclasses
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Lectures
*All Lecture programs listed below require additional fees
- Women in Jazz
Discussion of the role of women as jazz artists, past and present. - The Music Business
Discussion of how to survive as a freelance musician. - Jazz Composing and Arranging
Techniques involved in writing for a big band or jazz combo. - Jazz History
- General Overview: Overview of jazz from ragtime to the present.
- A Listening History of Big Bands: Through listening, an overview of the evolution of the big band.
- Managing a Big Band/Music Business:
- General Management
Discussion of booking, contract negotiations, recruiting, recording, personnel management, tour organization, product promotion and marketing. - Road Management
Route planning, transportation, lodging, meal planning, stage set-up, sound and light, merchandise management, equipment management, people skills and emergency troubleshooting.
- General Management
Lecture sites may require CD player, tape player, VCR & monitor, and/or chalkboard (with chalk). Lecture materials may need to be photocopied by the sponsoring organization.
- Clinics & Masterclasses
- Lectures
- Promotions & Incentives
- Connect with your community
- Co-sponsorship
- Print version of DIVA's educational programs information