New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
ClassEnsuring New Orleans’ rich cultural legacy lives on in future generations
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About this class
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation provides music education for youth in New Orleans, LA. This program, supported by Jazz Fest proceeds, focuses on enriching the community through musical instruction. Students engage in various classes and workshops designed to cultivate artistic skills. Participants can explore music fundamentals through programs like HSM Beginners, tailored for first-time learners. Vocal Workshops for Kids offer specialized training in singing. All classes are offered through the esteemed Heritage School of Music. This educational initiative is dedicated to fostering young talent and preserving cultural heritage through high-quality music training.
What kids love
- Music instruction
- Vocal workshops
- Heritage School of Music
- Youth programs
Dates to be announced
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Past sessions
Create your own floral wreath to wear on your head for the festival. Learn how to make flowers with different materials. (Ages 4+)
Learn more / RegisterShake it up with fun & funky handmade maracas! Join the band and shake on the beat! (Ages 5+)
Learn more / RegisterMake your very own musical cuffs to wear on your ankles & wrists so you’re ready to dance around the festival. Create one of a kind designs with colorful foam, feathers, bells, & jewels! (Ages 4+)
Learn more / RegisterCome discover a new African mask to color and create your own. Then hold it up and dance to the rhythms in Congo Square! (All ages)
Learn more / RegisterCreate a hand held tambourine that you’ll be able to join the band creating your own rhythms. Decorate it with your own patterns to match your festival outfit! (All ages)
Learn more / RegisterCome work alongside young artists of all ages to create works of art for you to take a part of the festival home with you!
Learn more / RegisterShake it up with fun & funky handmade maracas! Join the band and shake on beat (Ages 5+)
Learn more / RegisterDance to the beat of your very own drum! Join in with the band playing this drum made from recycled materials (Ages 3+)
Learn more / RegisterAdorn yourself in African-inspired jewelry with beads, jewels, and shapes of your own creation. (All ages)
Learn more / RegisterCreate a handheld tambourine that you can use to join the bands with your own rhythms! Decorate it with your own patterns to match your festival outfit! (All ages)
Learn more / RegisterCome discover a new African mask to color and create your own, then hold it up and dance to the rhythms in Congo Square! (All ages)
Learn more / RegisterCome work alongside young artists of all ages to create works of art for you to take a part of the festival home with you!
Learn more / RegisterKids can build alligator puppets from recycled materials at the Kids Craft Tent.
Learn more / RegisterFamilies are invited to add their touch to a collaborative masterpiece celebrating diversity.
Learn more / RegisterKids can craft their own Gumbo Pot Necklaces at the Kids Craft Tent.
Learn more / RegisterKids can create African-inspired Masai jewelry at the Kids Craft Tent.
Learn more / RegisterKids can make funky maracas at the Kids Craft Tent.
Learn more / RegisterKids can build drums from recycled materials at the Kids Craft Tent.
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