Emerson Jazz for our Schools

The Emerson Jazz for our Schools program 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. This program is made possible through generous funding from Emerson.

Reimbursement for transportation is available for schools that require assistance. More information is available on the online application form.

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Contact

Questions can be directed to Adaron “Pops” Jackson, Director of Education and Community Engagement, at [email protected].

2023–24 Artist Roster

Artists are available for either elementary school students (ES) or middle school and high school students (MS/HS).

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.

September 22, 2023 — Grace Kelly – MS/HS
October 6, 2023 — Yellowjackets – MS/HS
October 20, 2023 — Peter Martin & Generation S – ES
November 3, 2023 — René Marie & Experiment in Truth – ES
November 17, 2023 — Bill Charlap – MS/HS
December 1, 2023 — Wycliffe Gordon Quintet – MS/HS
December 15, 2023 — Nicole Henry – ES
January 5, 2024 — Marquis Hill – MS/HS
February 2, 2024 — Billy Childs – MS/HS
February 16, 2024 — Camille Thurman – ES
March 8, 2024 — Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standards – MS/HS
March 22, 2024 — Anat Cohen Quartetinho – ES
April 5, 2024 — Herlin Riley – MS/HS
April 19, 2024 — Luciana Souza & Trio Corrente – MS/HS
May 3, 2024 — Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet – ES
May 17, 2024 — Sherman Irby – MS/HS