SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Jazz for Young People
Hour-long narrated concerts in Rose Theater use warmth and humor to introduce key musical concepts and other jazz fundamentals
CONCERT FOR STUDENTS: WHO IS CELIA CRUZ?
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Discover the life and music of Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” in this engaging concert featuring vocalist Ariacne Trujillo Duran. Learn about the fundamentals of salsa and Cruz’s monumental influence on Latin music with your host, JLCO bassist Carlos Henriquez.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Music and stories illuminating the influential Cuban vocalist, Celia Cruz
- A compelling, student-friendly event led by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra bassist Carlos Henriquez
- Experience Rose Theater, JALC’s stunning concert hall that provides an unmatched acoustic experience
This program is presented as part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series.
This program funded through the generosity of Mica and Ahmet Ertegun.
This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Performances are Friday, Oct 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
This concert will also be presented for families on Saturday, Oct 18 at 3 p.m.
Contact jfypschools@jazz.org with questions around performances
CONCERT FOR STUDENTS: WHO IS LOUIS ARMSTRONG?
ABOUT THE CONCERT
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra pays tribute to the incomparable Louis Armstrong, one of jazz’s foundational figures, in this lively concert. Introduce your student listeners to “Pops” and his groundbreaking contributions to jazz with a performance that will forever change the way they think about music.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Music and stories illuminating the revolutionary trumpeter and vocalist, Louis Armstrong
- A compelling, student-friendly event led by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
- Experience Rose Theater, JALC’s stunning concert hall that provides an unmatched acoustic experience
This program is presented as part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series.
This program funded through the generosity of Mica and Ahmet Ertegun.
This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Performances are Friday, Mar 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
This concert will also be presented for families on Saturday, Mar 7 at 3 p.m.
Contact jfypschools@jazz.org with questions around performances