Jazz for Our Schools
Jazz for Our Schools provides students from area schools the opportunity to experience world-class musicians in a world-class venue, the Ferring Jazz Bistro. School groups attending a performance arrive at 11 am for lunch, provided by Jazz St. Louis, followed by a performance and conversation with one of our subscription series artists. Performances finish by 12:30 pm.
Reimbursement for transportation is available for schools that require assistance. More information is available on the online application form.
Bring your student group to one of our 2025 & 2026 Jazz for Our Schools events:
30th Anniversary Roster
All performances will begin at 11:30 am. School groups are expected to arrive at 11 am for lunch.
Click on an artist’s name to learn more about them and listen to samples of their music.
Sept. 19, 2025 – Herlin Riley
Oct. 17, 2025 – Kind of Blue Sextet
Nov. 14, 2025 – Etienne Charles & Creole Soul
Dec. 5, 2025 – Kenny Washington
Jan. 30, 2026 – Grace Kelly
Feb. 13, 2026 – Papo Vaquez Mighty Pirate Troubadours
March 27, 2026 – Sharel Cassity’s Alliance
April 3, 2026 – Lewis Nash, Bruce Foreman, Alphonso Horne, & Clark Gibson
May 8, 2026 – Nduduzo Makhathini
Please direct questions to Bernard Terry, Education Associate, at [email protected].