Playing Off the Page: Education and Leadership in the 21st Century Evan Mazunik TEDxMSUDenver

What should leaders in the education sector instill in those they supervise? As we move into an increasingly complex future, we need new models of teaching and discovery. Evan Mazunik talks about (and demonstrates) some of the most vital skills students need to survive and thrive in the 21st century. Evan Mazunik creates contemporary music as a composer, pianist, director, and educator in Denver, Colorado. Although he began piano lessons at the age of 4, nearsighted and stage fright, Evan discovered the joy of music through improvisation. He leads ensembles that perform off-page using sign language for real-time composition.
As a performer, he has performed at creative music venues in New York and Denver, such as Dazzle, Roulette, and The Stone. As a composer, his commissions include works for jazz orchestra, choir and various solo instruments, as well as interdisciplinary works for theater, dance and film. As an educator, he has led master classes and workshops at the New School, MSU Denver, Indiana University, the Royal Academy of Music in London and many others, both as a soloist and in collaboration with other teaching artists. Evan earned a bachelor's degree in piano performance and a master's degree in jazz studies from the University of Iowa. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx