Rialto Jazz for Kids
About the Program
Rialto Jazz for Kids is an ongoing series of comprehensive jazz education programs for elementary and middle school-aged students throughout metro Atlanta. Rialto Center has partnered with more than nine middle schools during the last 10 years. The ensemble visits four or five times during a school year, beginning in September and ending in May, featuring consecutive programming that adds additional lessons and concludes each with post-visit activities and study materials.
Leadership & Instructors
The Rialto Jazz for Kids program is under the leadership of Dr. Gordon Vernick, an accomplished author and musician, and head of the Georgia State Jazz Studies program. Dr. Vernick brings a 20-year history of providing educational programs to young audiences. Included in the performance group, which travels to schools to perform, are musicians who are noted as teachers and musicians. They include:
- Dr. Gordon Vernick, Director RJK, Trumpet
- Tyrone Jackson, Keyboard
- Randy Hoexter, Keyboard
- Eden Mastriani-Levi, Keyboard
- Chris Otts, Woodwinds
- Han’iel Mastriani-Levi, Woodwinds
- Robert Boone, Drum Set
- Tim Aucion, Bass
- Billy Thornton, Bass and Guitar
- Wes Funderburk, Trombone
- Derrick Jackson, Trombone
Contact Us
Box Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Rialto Center
80 Forsyth Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-413-9TIX (9849)
Fax: 404-413-9850
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For information regarding arrangements for disability accommodations, please follow this link: Accessibility