A comprehensive educational outreach program with performances and workshops for grades K-12, colleges and university, and corporate team-building.

In-School Residencies and Performances for Grades K-12

What Is A Cappella?  45-Minutes
Blue Jupiter will demonstrate a cappella in a variety of styles as they travel through time in their Funk Bus Time Machine.  The past, present and future of a cappella music is demonstrated through songs and audience participation.  This is an interactive educational assembly where the students sing, try vocal percussion, direct questions to the band, and answer a few questions at the end of the assembly about what they just learned.  Length: 45 Minutes

Scattered Flurries - An A Cappella Holiday  45-Minutes
Blue Jupiter presents “Scattered Flurries,” a holiday-themed performance combining their award-winning a cappella arts-in-education programming with contemporary, all-vocal arrangements of Christmas carols and Chanukah songs.  Audiences will learn about a cappella music past, present and future as Blue Jupiter travels through time in the Funk Bus Time Machine.  Start thinking of your favorite holiday songs now because Blue Jupiter has added a special treat for the holidays: an interactive all-request portion to their show. Presented as a lighting-round of “Name That Tune," the audience will request several holiday songs and Blue Jupiter will arrange and perform them on the spot. The high energy song-selection and constant audience participation make "Scattered Flurries"  the perfect holiday treat for audiences of all ages. Length-45 Minutes

Evening Family/Community Performance  60-Minutes
What's a better way to conclude a special school-wide event than to bring the whole community to see Blue Jupiter perform live!  This evening concert will feature different songs than the daytime in-school performances.  Geared for all-ages, this family-night-out is a must add-on to any Blue Jupiter daytime appearance.  Parents and kids alike will be off their seats clapping and dancing along to their favorite songs.  Moms and Dads will have the chance to 


Performance Residency Grades 7-12  1-Day, 2-Day, or 3-Day Residency
Blue Jupiter will come to your school and work side-by-side with the music department to present workshops and performances covering broad music concepts and repertoire.  In addition, Blue Jupiter will teach specific arrangements of Blue Jupiter's repertoire to a select vocal performing ensemble.  This ensemble will partake in several music rehearsals and workshops, then join Blue Jupiter on stage for a community concert.  This program is vast and very inclusive of the entire music department.  Please call to discuss the details, as each program is uniquely tailored to your school or district.

Classroom Workshops 45-Minutes

• Overview 1 : Blue Jupiter will delve into the past (chant/ religious uses, barbershop, doo-wop), present (vocal percussion in contemporary groups), and future (original music/radio play) of a cappella. Students will get to sing, learn vocal percussion, and have an in-depth Q&A with the band during this interactive, informative workshop. Length 45 minutes
• Music Intensive 1 Ear Training Grades 7-12: Tailored for the classroom environment, the focus of this workshop is getting the students to learn a portion of a Blue Jupiter song using only their ears and singing it, a cappella, in two-, three-, or four-part harmony. Independent part-singing, learning by ear, and improvisation are topics covered in this workshop. Students are given time to ask specific questions about music, sound imitation, the life of a professional musician, and other music-related subjects. Length: 45 minutes
• Music Intensive 2 Arranging Grades 7-12: What makes a song... a song?: Tailored for the classroom environment, Blue Jupiter will demonstrate contemporary a cappella and the function of each voice part and compare it to pop music that students listen to on the radio. They do this by selecting a song chosen by the class and interactively dissecting it into its basic elements: rhythm, harmony and lead. Then, Blue Jupiter arranges a small portion of that song a cappella emphasizing the importance of these basic elements of music. Length: 45 Minutes
• Advanced Music Intensive Grades 7-12: Specifically geared to advanced singing groups, this workshop explores musicality on many levels. Proper singing technique, blend, tone usage, diction, projection, and performance interpretation are just some of the topics covered while Blue Jupiter workshops a song in the Choir’s current repertoire. Length: 45-60 minutes 
• Rockstar 101- Taking the Stage Grades 7-12: This workshop is about taking ownership of the stage and pointing out the difference between a mediocre performance and a standing ovation. Having confidence, connecting with the audience, and breaking thru the deer-in-headlights barrier are the goals of this class. Blue Jupiter provides a fun, safe environment for students to take risks with their performance. Appropriate for all performing arts classes, English classes, and speech/debate clubs. Length: 45 minutes
• Vocal Percussion The Basics Grades 4-12: The contemporary sound of a cappella revolves around vocal percussion. During this workshop, students will learn how to create drum sounds with their mouths. Basic beat patterns are taught in a variety of styles with an emphasis on tempos, time signatures, and breath support. This fun demonstration is geared to students (and teachers!) with a basic knowledge of music. Length: 45 minutes
• Choir Rehearsal 1 (REQUIRED for PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY ONLY) Grades 7-12: Held in the choir room, Blue Jupiter and the choir will rehearse the arrangements they have been learning prior to Blue Jupiter’s arrival. Proper singing technique, blending, tuning, and performance considerations will be discussed. The choir will self-evaluate the rehearsal and workshop any problem areas with Blue Jupiter’s guidance. A full run-through with Blue Jupiter should occur. Length: 45-60 Minutes
• Choir Rehearsal 2 (OPTIONAL for PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY ONLY) Grades 7-12: The Choir will break into sectionals and rehearse with a member of Blue Jupiter. Blending, tuning, and dynamics are considered as the importance of singing as one is stressed. Full choir run-through with Blue Jupiter may occur on stage if time permits. Length: 45-60 Minutes
• Choir Full Run (REQUIRED for PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY ONLY) Grades 7-12: This final performance rehearsal is held on stage to sound-check the sound system, rehearse entrance and exit paths, and answer any questions related to the performance. Length 45-60 Minutes The Business of Music: This workshop is a chance to expose students to the popular art form of a cappella while discussing small business entrepreneurship, promotion, marketing, client relationships, and the nuts-and-bolts of touring. As a 100% self-managed, self-produced business, the members of Blue Jupiter posses useful real-world information to share with students while exposing them to other avenues of business management. Length: 45 minutes
  

College and University Programming

Corporate Team Building