Moxie
Moxie was founded in 2000 by Dorthy Goldberg, Kate O’Brien, Diane Orson and Walt Gwardyak. This swinging group has performed at public concerts and schools for the past four years. Dorothy trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, Kate studied with Linc Chamberland and performs with Themselves and O’Brien Strings, Diane has toured throughout Europe as a vocalist and performs with Orchestra New England and Walt is the arranger, composer and leader of the New England Jazz Ensemble and is the Dean of Music at the Hartford Conservatory of Music.
Moxie Radio Hour-Swing from the 1920-40s (Grades 4-12, families)
Back in the days before TV, MP3, DVD, and CD there was radio! The Moxie Radio Hour invites student audiences to help produce an old-time radio broadcast. Dorothy Goldberg, Kate O’Brien, Diane Orson and Walter Gwardyak teach students to sing background scat vocals, learn simple swing dance moves and help create radio sound effects. With three sweet harmony vocals, two hot violins and a swingin’ jazz pianist, Moxie performs popular tunes of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, including Take the A Train, Chattanooga Choo Choo and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Period costumes and props get everyone in the mood for jumpin’ and jivin’! Length: 45 minutes
Single Performance: $915
Back to Back Performances: $1,065
CCT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Curriculum Links
Social Studies, Music
WEBSITE: www.moxiect.com
Young Audiences Arts for Learning Connecticut: Our mission is to integrate the arts into the lives of children in educational and community settings. Our vision for Connecticut is that all children realize their potential through the arts; that the arts are valued for their ability to improve our schools and communities; that, by participation in the arts, children come to understand and value themselves, their neighbors, and the world cultures they share.
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