The French Connection
a transatlantic love-hate musical romance
About this Program....
More than a concert, more than a workshop — a transatlantic love-hate musical romance...
Keri shares the rich heritage of Franco-American collaboration in Jazz with students of all ages. Drawing from a long list of bi-continental jazz favorites she introduces concepts of French language & culture while getting participants actively involved with core jazz elements — improvisation, style and swing!
Jazz Masters
Jazz History
Jazz Basics
Jazz History
Jazz Masters
Jazz Harmony / Theory
Jazz Harmony / Theory
Jazz Standards / Repertoire
Jazz Standards / Repertoire
Call & Response
Blues Scale
Improvisation
Call & Response
Blues Scale
Blues Form
Blues Form
Rhythm Changes
Rhythm Changes
Pop / Soul
Swing Rhythms
Authentic Styles
Swing Rhythms
Pop / Soul
Latin Rhythms
Latin Rhythms
Big Band Swing
Big Band Swing
Broadway / Musical Theatre
Broadway / Musical Theatre
Topics Available
Previous Residencies
Event/Role
With whom?
Venue
When?
Sponsored by:
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Artist in Residence
Concert & Q&A
Irion Hall
Oct
2022
Days
1
Elmhurst Dept. of Music
Elmhurst, IL, USA
Artist In Residence
Public Concert
The Unitarian Church Arts Center
Oct
2022
Days
1
The Unitarian Church
Lincoln, NE, USA
Artist In Residence
Public Concert & Workshop
The Unitarian Church Arts Center
Sep
2022
Days
1
The Unitarian Church
Lincoln, NE, USA
Artist Residency
Area Elementary and Middle Schools
Grand Island Public Schools
May
2022
Days
5
Nebraska Arts Council and GIPS
Grand Island, NE, USA
Faculty Concert
Public Concert
Elmhurst University
Dec
2021
Days
1
Elmhurst Dept. of Music
Elmhurst, IL, USA
Artist Residency
College Jazz Ensembles
Elmhurst University
Dec
2021
Days
1
Elmhurst Dept. of Music
Elmhurst, IL, USA
Artists in Residence
Middle & High School Music & French Classes
Hastings H.S. Auditorium
Nov
2013
Days
6
Private Donors
Hastings, NE, USA
Artist Residency
Public and Private Events
U.S. Embassy, Togo
Jan
2012
Days
7
US. State Dept. Africa Reg. Services
Lomé, Togo
Visiting Artist
High School French and Music Classes
Larkin H.S., Elgin, IL
Jan
2012
Days
1
Larkin H.S. French Dept.
Elgin, IL, USA
Artist Residency
Public and Private Events
U.S. Embassy, Djibouti
Nov
2011
Days
7
US. State Dept. Africa Reg. Services
Djibouti
Artist Residency
Public and Private Events
U.S. Embassy, Madagascar-Comoros
Nov
2011
Days
2
US. State Dept. Africa Reg. Services
Anjouan, Comoros
Artist Residency
Public and Private Events
U.S. Embassy, Swaziland
Oct
2011
Days
7
US. State Dept. Africa Reg. Services
Mbabane, Eswatini
