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Educational Concerts

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.

Registration for shows opens August 1st.

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Our Educational Concerts

Education Concerts

Registration opens August 1, 2024
Show
American Musical
Dates
October 16, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
November 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m
February 20, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
April 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Audience
Middle – High School
Show
Dance the Story: The Nutcracker at the 1904 World’s Fair
Dates
December 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
December 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Audience
Early Elementary
Show
Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty
Date
November 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
March 27, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
April 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
April 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m
Audience
Early Elementary
Show
Drums and Dances of Africa
Dates
October 22 – 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
February 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
February 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Audience
All Ages
Show
The Jazz Story
Dates
October 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
November 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
December 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
February 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
April 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Audience
Elementary – Middle
Show
The Music of Lewis and Clark
Dates
November 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
January 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
March 4,2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Audience
Elementary
Show
Winter Wonderland
Dates
December 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Audience
All Ages

Coffee Concerts for High Schoolers- NEW!

Registration opens August 1, 2024
*Limited tickets available, some will include Q&A with the artist after the show, approx. 20 minutes.
Show
Eleanor and Dario
Date
October 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Show
Elsie Parker and the Poor People of Paris
Date
November 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Audience
French Students, Jazz Singers
Show
Wee Heavies
Date
December 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Audience
Choirs especially Boy’s High Schools
Show
Bosman Twins
Date
April 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Audience
Jazz Bands
Show
Pop! Pop! Pop!
Date
May 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Audience
Jazz Bands & Orchestra

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.

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All-Star Chorus

The Sheldon’s All-Star Chorus is a by-audition program that inspire artistic excellence in future generations by offering exceptional learning resources and opportunities to our region’s most promising young talent.

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SOLID Music Project

SOLID is is a STEAM-based program that challenges students to design and create their own musical instruments by following the steps of the engineering cycle. Students learn about the connected worlds of sound, science and art.

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