Music is a language; and like other languages, one of its purposes is to communicate and express thoughts, ideas, and emotions. During this interactive concert, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) will explore the various elements and language of jazz music.  SJMO is an ensemble that is part of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.  The orchestra is comprised of some of the nation’s best jazz musicians and educators. americanhistory.si.edu/smithsonian-jazz

*The SJMO Jazz for Kids performance is part of the Innoskate Sioux Falls Festival. *

Schedule of the morning includes:

• 10:00am  Lawn Opens with Community Partner Activities and Food Truck

• 10:25am   Yoga Warm-Up with Sanford FIT

• 10:30am  Jazz for Kids performance – show length is 45 minutes –  1 hour

Featured Community Partners/Activities:

• Visits with dogs from Therapy Dogs International

• Activities from Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation

• Dance/movement ambassadors from Move to Heal South Dakota

Featured food trucks: The Leaf Grill & Wokery, Old Skool Jersey Rippers & Balls, and Rudy’s Taco Bus

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