Local Musical Education
In partnership with the New Orleans Music Education Collaborative and NOLA Public Schools, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is hosting a Back-To-School Jam open house on August 17, showcasing a variety of after-school music education programs.
The free and open-to-the-public event is taking place at theGeorge & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering prospective students the opportunity to explore a diverse array of music programs, watch performances, and register for programs.
By bringing together distinguished music education organizations from across New Orleans, students are able to interact with a multitude of organizations, ask questions, and gain a deeper perspective into each program.
Participating organizations will include:
Make Music NOLA
Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
Trombone Shorty Foundation
Second Line Arts Collective
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Heritage School of Music
Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras
Roots of Music
The Back-To-School Jam is made possible due to support from the Country Music Association Foundation. To RSVP or learn more about the event, visit jazzandheritage.org.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
Since its founding in 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation has strived to teach, build, and celebrate the culture of New Orleans, ensuring that the legacy of the city lives on for generations.
From its well-known events like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival to its extensive Jazz & Heritage Archive and free after-school Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation has seeds planted throughout New Orleans, guaranteeing an uplifted and celebrated community.
To learn more about the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and its programs, visit jazzandheritage.org.
