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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.

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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

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

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

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

February 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT

February 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
February 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT
February 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT
February 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT
February 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m SOLD OUT

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
February 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT

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
January 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT
March 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT

Winter Wonderland

Celebrate the season with a mix of winter and holiday music, old and new from “Let it Snow” to “Let it Go!”
Audience: All Ages

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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