Description: Lyz Jaakola is an Ojibwe-Anishinaabe composer, singer and hand drummer. Lyz also plays guitar, piano, flute and violin, to demonstrate the fact that Native Americans have and do participate in many American music cultures in addition to traditional musics. In her Class Notes Concert, students will learn about Ojibwe music, instruments, language and singing both traditional and contemporary.
Especially recommended for: K-6 general music classrooms, K-6 general classrooms
Availability: Lyz Jaakola is available most Fridays throughout the school year.
Locations: Lyz is available to the Duluth area and up to two hours outside of Duluth.
Download the Supporting Materials Packet for Lyz Jaakola here.
A staff member will reach out in 24-48 hours with booking confirmation or adjustments. They will also ask for further details such as exact performance times, arrival details for the Artist, arrival instructions, grades and number of students per performance.
Schools outside of the seven-county metro area should contact classnotes@mpr.org to discuss concert options.
Each year, YourClassical MPR’s Class Notes Concerts program brings live music performed by professional musicians to thousands of school children across the state.
Designed to expose, engage, and inspire, these standards-based concerts introduce young people to the joy and wonder of live music. This program is intended for K‑12 schools across the state of Minnesota. YourClassical MPR will work with you to customize your Class Notes Concert.
YourClassical is a public media organization and your support makes it possible.
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.