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. Thursday, March 15, 2012
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 9, 2011 Thursday, November 10, 2011 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Thursday, February 2, 2012* Friday, February 3, 2012 Click this link to view a clip from Sonic Safari: The Songs of Africa Ensemble
The Jazz Story
	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, September 27, 2011 Tuesday, October 4, 2011* Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Tuesday, February 21, 2011* Tuesday, February 28, 2011 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: CA4, CA5, CA7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B Click these links to view clips from The Jazz Story: It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing The St. Louis Blues
Folk Music in the Melting Pot
	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 26, 2011 Thursday, October 27, 2011 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Wednesday, January 11, 2012* Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: CA4, CA5, CA7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B Click these links to view clips from Folk Music in the Melting Pot: This Land Is Your Land Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Lewis and Clark
	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. Thursday, October 20, 2011 Wednesday, February 29, 2012* Thursday, March 1, 2012 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: CA4, CA5, CA7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B
The 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 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 1, 2011 Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Thursday, November 3, 2011* Friday, November 4, 2011 Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Thursday, February 9, 2012 Friday, February 10, 2012 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: FA1, CA4, CA5, CA7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B Click this link to view a clip from The American Musical: "America" from West Side Story
Nothin' But the Blues
	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, October 5, 2011 Thursday, October 6, 2011 Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Thursday, December 8, 2011* Thursday, January 5, 2012 Thursday, January 12, 2012 Thursday, February 23, 2012* Friday, February 24, 2012 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: FA1-5, CA5-7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B Click these links to view clips from Nothin' But the Blues: Engine Room Wade in the Water
Classical Connections
	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. Friday, January 6, 2012 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: FA1-5, CA5-7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B
Workshops and Master Classes
	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.