The Sheldon introduces young people to jazz, folk, classical,
blues and the American musical in weekday morning programs for school groups. Teacher packets are available
for each program, for use before or after the concert, and tickets are just $3.50 each. Concerts
begin at 10:00 a.m. unless * (10:30 a.m.).
Call The Sheldon Education Coordinator at 314.533.9900 for reservations or more information.
For a printable mail-in order form (PDF), click here.
St. Louis Classical All-Stars
Presented by The Sheldon and Community Music School of Webster University.
Six top student musicians will perform short works designed to introduce classical music to their peers in an attractive format, to inspire study of a musical instrument or voice and participation in school music programs, and to plant seeds for future listening to and exploration of the classical music genre.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Sonic Safari
Join us on a musical safari across the continent of Africa - through a lively program of music, dance and stories from many African countries. Your students will clap, dance and sing along with singers and instrumentalists from the Songs of Africa Ensemble in a special collaboration between The Sheldon and African Musical Arts. Experience the wealth and magic of African music and culture!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013*
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013*
Experience the story of America's unique creation, jazz -- from
Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Dave Brubeck and Herbie Hancock! Featuring Carolbeth True, Kim Fuller, Jeff Anderson, Randy Holmes and Kevin Gianino.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 8, 2013*
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013*
Explore the folk music of America, from Colonial-era ballads and Southern
spirituals, to songs of the cowboys and folk songs of the 20th century. Featuring Charlie Pfeffer,
John Higgins, Ellen Gomez and Sandy Weltman.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012*
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013*
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a musical journey
from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
John Higgins, Annie Scheumbauer and Michael Banvard.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013*
It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together.
Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with several numbers from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story as an
example. With Rochelle Walker, Zoe Vonder Haar, Darin Wood, John Flack and Larry Pry. Made possible by the
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012*
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013*
Friday, February 1, 2013
From its African roots and formation in the Mississippi Delta, to its spread up the
river to St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City, the story of the blues is the story of America! Charlie Pfeffer, Coco Soul and Matthew Von Doran will bring to life the music of the blues pioneers and greats who created this distinctive sound.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012*
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013*
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Sheldon brings classical music to life for middle and high school students!
Whether participating in a music program or not, this glance into the lives of some of St. Louis' top classical
musicians is an excellent way to educate and inspire your students! Featuring Jane Price, violin; Ken Kulosa, cello and Vera Parkin, piano.
Artists appearing on Sheldon series often present workshops and master classes
for talented high school and college students. Teachers are encouraged to call The Sheldon for more
information.
