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Christy Nagy

Trombone Shorty

Grades: 5th Grade, 4th Grade, 3rd Grade
Subjects: Music, English Language Arts, Art

Student Instructions

Today you will learn about a musician nicknamed "Trombone Shorty." 1. link You will listen to Angela Bassett read the story, "Trombone Shorty," written by Trombone Shorty himself! 2. link Watch this video of Trombone Shorty playing with Wynton Marsalis (another famous musician), when he is only 13 years old! 3: link Watch this clip of a news documentary about Trombone Shorty. 4. After watching all 3 videos, go to "Add Response," to answer questions about today's activities. Have fun and we hope you are inspired by Trombone Shorty to share your perspective about how culture influences an artist!

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