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Educational Concert Series

One of our biggest embodiments of Arts Without Borders, our educational concerts open minds in the moment, and more importantly, long after they’ve left the building. The Sheldon introduces young people to jazz, folk, classical, world music, dance and more through engaging, one-of-a kind performances.

These one-hour performances feature some of St. Louis’ top musicians and educators as well as several nationally acclaimed artists. Students are given the opportunity for a Q&A session with artists at the end of each performance. Teacher handbooks, which include additional educational material and follow-up activities, will be provided to guide teachers for each concert.

25-26 dates will be available soon! Registration opens in August.

 

Drums and Dances

Drums and Dances of Africa

Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history, nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo. Audience: All Ages

American Musical

American Musical

It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with music from West Side Story, Hamilton and more! Audience: Middle & High School.

Dance the Story: The Nutcracker at the 1904 World's Fair

Dance the Story: The Nutcracker at the 1904 World’s Fair

Enjoy this unique retelling of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker as Clara and her sisters dance through a dream filled with familiar sights,sweets and sounds of the 1904 World’s Fair. Audience: Early Elementary

The Jazz Story

The Jazz Story

Experience the story of America’s unique creation, jazz, from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock! A quintet of local jazz musicians showcase the evolution of jazz with a musical, visual, and interactive presentation featuring some of St. Louis’s own musical greats. Audience: Elementary – Middle

Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty

Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty

Experience the connected worlds of dance, music and literacy through Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. Students will learn the building blocks of every great story and will want to dance along by the end of the show! Audience: Early Elementary

The Music of Lewis and Clark

The Music of Lewis and Clark

Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a musical journey featuring historic and original folk music from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rockies all the way to the Pacific Ocean! Audience: Elementary

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

The Sheldon’s educational programs are generously
underwritten by the following major contributors:
Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation,
Sandy Blasingame and Gary Hall, Centene Corporation,
Clean Uniform Company, Edward Jones, Emerson,
Engelhardt Family Foundation, Fox Performing Arts
Charitable Foundation, Barbara and David Gifford,
Sally Johnston, William T. Kemper Foundation,
Krausse-Papendick Fund, Les Paul Foundation, PNC
Foundation, The Saigh Foundation, Steward Family Foundation, Mary Strauss, Taylor Family Foundation, along with many other cherished supporters.