Jazz Kids
Since 2015, The Friends of the Dew Drop, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has presented over 60+ FREE music education programs to students at 43 different St. Tammany Parish PreK-12th grade schools.
Our History
Our JazzKids program enlists the services of some of the most critically admired musicians in South Louisiana to bring fun, educational music programs, in the form of assembly classes & masterclasses into selected St. Tammany Parish schools, both public & private. Past JazzKids professional musicians & educators include: Creole banjoist/guitarist Don Vappie, percussionist Jason Marsalis, pianist Tom McDermott, Blues guitarist Chris Thomas King, cellist Helen Gillet, trombonist Mark Mullins, Cajun fiddler Louis Michot, renowned classical violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg & many others. JazzKids programs take place mostly on campus and are developed in conjunction with the current curriculum of a particular class or grade level. Our more advanced masterclasses offer experienced music students participating in junior high or high school bands a more hands on environment for which a higher level of learning can take place.
By participating or attending a live JazzKids music assembly program our hope is that students will gain awareness and appreciation of Louisiana’s unique, local culture & inspire students in their own creative future aspirations; whether that’s to play music professionally one day or to have a lifelong understanding of its importance in our community.
Consider making a donation TODAY! We are asking you to consider making a contribution to enable us to develop and maintain this sustainable budget to cover musician fees for their professional services. Every penny counts and your TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION and support means that this unique program can continue for years to come. For more information, please call 985-869-2217 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have. Thanks in advance for your continued support!
We are a non-profit organization and we encourage your financial support as you see fit. If you would like to download a form to donate to the Friends of the Dew Drop, please click here. Click the button below to contribute:
Interested in bringing Jazz Kids to your school?
The JazzKids program is funded by Friends of the Dew Drop through donations and fundraising. Not all requests for consideration can be accepted due to funding constraints.