The Sheldon introduces young people to jazz, folk, classical, and blues music 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. Call The Sheldon Education Coordinator at 314.533.9900 for reservations or more information. For a printable mail-in order form (PDF), click here.
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, Mardra Thomas, Eric Foreman, Randy Holmes and Alan Schilling. Tuesday, April 29, 2008* Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Tuesday, November 18, 2008* Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Tuesday, March 24, 2009* Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Tuesday, May 5, 2009* Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: CA4, CA5, CA7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B
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, Blake Travis and Sandy Weltman. Thursday, October 16, 2008 Friday, October 17, 2008 Wednesday, November 19, 2008* Thursday, November 20, 2008 Thursday, February 26, 2009 Friday, February 27, 2009 Thursday, March 26, 2009* Friday, March 27, 2009 Thursday, May 6, 2009 Friday, May 7, 2009* Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: CA4, CA5, CA7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B
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! Featuring John Higgins, Annie Scheumbauer and Ted Vasquez. Thursday, November 13, 2008 Friday, November 14, 2008* Thursday, March 12, 2009 Friday, March 13, 2009 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 Lisa Ramey, Zoe Vonder Haar, Ben Nordstrom, John Payne and Larry Pry. Made possible by the Fox Associates Charitable Foundation. Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Thursday, October 30, 2008 Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008* Friday, November 7, 2008 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Thursday, January 29, 2009* Thursday, February 5, 2009 Friday, February 6, 2009 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: FA1, CA4, CA5, CA7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B
Book of Blues
	Through the eyes and ears of Baba 'Itan, the oldest blues player in the world, students will experience the story of the blues, a journey from Africa to America. featuring Blake Travis as "Baba 'Itan," Tom Hall as "Red Dog" and Charlie Pfeffer as "John Charles" Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Thursday, October 2, 2008 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Thursday, February 12, 2009* Thursday, March 19, 2009* Friday, March 20, 2009 Fulfills Missouri Knowledge Standards: FA1-5, CA5-7, SS6 Fulfills Illinois Learning Standards 25A,Bl 26A,B; 27A,B
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! Monday, March 23, 2009 Monday, March 30, 2009 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.