ATX Youth Summit 2017

Program

Monday, February 20, 2017

Who should attend? Youth ages 8 to 17

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Location: George Washington Carver Foyer

Registration Open

Continental Breakfast and Networking

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Opening General Session Location: Boyd Vance Theater

Welcome and Summit Overview

Pamela Hart, Co-Founder

Women in Jazz Association, Inc., Austin, Texas

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

City of Austin Cultural Arts Division

University of Texas, Division of Diversity and Community Engagement

Austin Revitalization Authority

National Forum for Black Public Administrators

McDonald’s Corporation, Cedar Park

IBM

City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department

HartBeat Productions

SPECIAL SESSION 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

SaulPaul

Location: Boyd Vance Theatre

Part rapper/part singer songwriter, SaulPaul is an entertaining artist who blends his voice, his guitar and his loop pedal to create a live show that is nothing less than an EXPERIENCE

MORNING CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 10:30 - 11:45

Voices from Around the World

Location: Boyd Vance Theatre

Hartt and Nada Stearns take kids on a fun and interactive musical adventure from India to Brazil, Japan to Africa with beautiful costumes and songs.

Instructors: Hartt and Nada Stearns, Co-Founders, One World Theatre

Let’s Make a Film

Location: Carver Classroom

Lights… Camera… Action!!! Learn how to make a short film. Get ready for this fast paced session! There will be a short script. Attendees will be assigned roles such as actors, camera operator, set designer, script supervisor, lighting technician, boom operator and more… We will rehearse, film, edit and view a short film. Attendees are asked to provide an email address to which the link for the short film will be sent to share with others.

Instructor: Winston G. Williams, Co-Founder and Executive Team Member

Capital City Black Film Festival

Make A Brighter Future

Location: Carver Classroom

“If you can see it, you can be it.” Picturing your dreams goals is one of the most powerful mind exercises you can do. Students will learn the value of writing down their visions with words and pictures and how to visit them daily and act upon them to see them come true!

Instructor: Charelesa Russell, Women in Jazz Board of Directors

Totally Cool, Totally Art

Location: Carver Dance Studio

The focus of this special session will be on Art History (elements of design and patterns). Workshop participants will create a stunning recreation a face mask from Africa and other countries around the world. Students will learn about different color combinations and effects that they can achieve.

Instructors: Rachel Stewart and J Muzacz

Totally Cool, Totally Art

11:45-12:30 Lunch Break

AFTERNOON CONCURRENT WORKSHOP

12:30 – 2:00 pm

Let’s Make a Film (Continued)

Location: Carver Classroom

Ashe Arts Austin

Location: Dance Studio

Learn a dance routine from Choreographer Sadѐ M. Jones and learn African dance, jazz, ballet, hip hop and modern dance!

Instructor: Sadѐ M. Jones, Choreographer and Founder, Ashѐ Arts Austin

Women in Jazz, Inc. Singer’s Performance Workshop

Location: Boyd Vance Theatre

This dynamic and interactive session will focus on effective communication and performance techniques in music. Sing with a live band and learn how to direct them to play the song the way you want to sing it. Sing jazz, Gospel and soul or perform spoken word. Learn how to move on the stage and capture your audience as you sing in your own style!

Instructor: Pamela Hart, Professional Singer

Women in Jazz Association, Inc.

Break 2:30 – 3:00

Afternoon General Session - ATX Youth Summit Showcase

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Boyd Vance Theatre

Pamela Hart and students will showcase vocal jazz with the James Polk Trio. This session is open to summit participants, parents and guests.

Parent Pickup 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Contact Women in Jazz: 512-258-6947