The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries 38.63999° N -90.23331° W
Description
Since its construction in 1912, The Sheldon has housed great thinkers, creators, artists and leaders, first as the home of the Ethical Society, now as what it has evolved to be: the premier destination for the arts in the St. Louis area and beyond.
School programming at The Sheldon includes an educational concert series, STEAM classroom programs, and gallery visits.
Lunch Notes
We have limited availability for schools to reserve a place to eat their brown bag lunch at The Sheldon. No food is allowed in the concert hall or art gallery. Contact Director of Education Laurel Wacyk to request a space in The Sheldon for your group. Grand Center Arts District also offers several outdoor spaces in walking distance, like Strauss Park, Public Media Commons, and the Tree Grove or Park Like from Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
Bathroom Notes
Public restrooms on floors 2 and 4 are available for use on a visit to The Sheldon. Each has 5 stalls.
Cancellation Policy
Please see Ticket and Payment Policies for details.
Subjects
Activities
Grades
Cost
Accommodations
Learning Experiences
Field Trip
The American Musical 4/8/25 at 10:30am
It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with music from West Side Story, Hamilton and more!
Subjects Covered
art, music, dance, theater, choral music, literature
Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Capacity
75 stu., Max 8 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
The American Musical 10/16/24 at 10:30am
It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with music from West Side Story, Hamilton and more!
Subjects Covered
arts, music, theater, dance, choral music, literature
Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Capacity
75 stu., Max 8 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The American Musical 11/21/24 at 10:00am
It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with music from West Side Story, Hamilton and more!
Subjects Covered
arts, theater, dance, choral music, literature
Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Capacity
75 stu., Max 8 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The American Musical 2/20/25 at 10:30am
It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with music from West Side Story, Hamilton and more!
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, choral music, media/film
Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Capacity
75 stu., Max 8 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The American Musical 4/9/25 at 10:00am
It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put a musical together. Enjoy a fast-paced look at the process, with music from West Side Story, Hamilton and more!
Subjects Covered
arts, music, theater, dance, choral music
Grades
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Capacity
75 stu., Max 8 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty 11/15/24 at 10am
Experience the connected worlds of dance, music and literacy through Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. Students will learn the building blocks of every great story and will want to dance along by the end of the show!
Subjects Covered
music, dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty 3/27/25 at 10:30am
Experience the connected worlds of dance, music and literacy through Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. Students will learn the building blocks of every great story and will want to dance along by the end of the show!
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty 4/24/25 at 10:30am
Experience the connected worlds of dance, music and literacy through Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. Students will learn the building blocks of every great story and will want to dance along by the end of the show!
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty 4/25/25 at 10:00am
Experience the connected worlds of dance, music and literacy through Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. Students will learn the building blocks of every great story and will want to dance along by the end of the show!
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Dance the Story: The Nutcracker and the 1904 World's Fair 12/5/24 at 10:00am
Enjoy this unique re-telling of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker as
Clara and her sisters dance through a dream filled with familiar
sights, sweets and sounds of the 1904 World’s Fair.
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, instrumental music, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Dance the Story: The Nutcracker and the 1904 World's Fair 12/6/24 at 10:30am
Enjoy this unique re-telling of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker as
Clara and her sisters dance through a dream filled with familiar
sights, sweets and sounds of the 1904 World’s Fair.
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 10/22/24 at 10:00am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, dance, instrumental music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 10/23/24 at 10:00am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, dance, instrumental music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 10/25/24 at 10:00am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, dance, instrumental music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 2/5/25 at 10:30am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, music, instrumental music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 2/4/25 at 10:30am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, dance, instrumental music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 2/6/25 at 10:30am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, instrumental music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 2/7/25 at 10:30am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, instrumental music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 2/12/25 at 10:30am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, arts, music, traditional dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Drums and Dances of Africa 2/13/25 at 10:30am
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of
West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history,
nature and community. Presented in partnership with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
african american history, cultural connections, arts, music, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Jazz Story 11/12/24 at 10:00am
Experience the story of America’s unique creation, jazz, from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock! A quintet of local jazz musicians showcase the evolution of jazz with a musical, visual, and interactive presentation featuring some of St. Louis's own musical greats.
Subjects Covered
20th century, african american history, arts, music, instrumental music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 8 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Jazz Story 10/15/24 at 10:30am
Experience the story of America’s unique creation, jazz,
from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock! A quintet of local jazz musicians showcase the evolution of jazz with a musical, visual, and interactive presentation featuring some of St. Louis's own musical greats.
Subjects Covered
20th century, african american history, arts, music, instrumental music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Jazz Story 12/3/24 at 10:30am
Experience the story of America’s unique creation, jazz, from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock! A quintet of local jazz musicians showcase the evolution of jazz with a musical, visual, and interactive presentation featuring some of St. Louis's own musical greats.
Subjects Covered
20th century, african american history, arts, music, instrumental music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Jazz Story 2/25/25 at 10:30am
Experience the story of America’s unique creation, jazz,
from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock! A quintet of local jazz musicians showcase the evolution of jazz with a musical, visual, and interactive presentation featuring some of St. Louis's own musical greats.
Subjects Covered
20th century, african american history, arts, music, instrumental music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Jazz Story 4/22/25 at 10:00am
Experience the story of America’s unique creation, jazz,
from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock! A quintet of local jazz musicians showcase the evolution of jazz with a musical, visual, and interactive presentation featuring some of St. Louis's own musical greats.
Subjects Covered
20th century, african american history, arts, music, instrumental music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Music of Lewis and Clark 11/13/24 at 10:00am
Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a with a musical journey featuring historic and original folk music from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rockies all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
Subjects Covered
native americans, westward expansion, social studies, arts, music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Music of Lewis and Clark 1/23/25 at 10:30am
Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a with a musical journey featuring historic and original folk music from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rockies all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
Subjects Covered
native americans, westward expansion, arts, music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
The Music of Lewis and Clark 3/4/25 at 10:30am
Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a with a musical journey featuring historic and original folk music from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rockies all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
Subjects Covered
native americans, westward expansion, social studies, arts, music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Winter Wonderland 12/12/24 at 10:30am
Celebrate the season with a mix of winter and holiday music, old and new from “Let it Snow” to “Let it Go!”
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, choral music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, kCapacity
75 stu., Max 16 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Title I School
Sheldon Art Gallery Guided Tour
After attending an educational concert, school groups may book a guided tour of the galleries. Fall Exhibits are open September 27-January 18, Spring Exhibits are open March 7-May 2. See the website for information on the current exhibits and featured artists. This time slot is intended only for groups that are attending an educational concert.
Subjects Covered
arts, art, visual arts
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Capacity
35 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
field trip
Duration
30 min.Price Options
$0.00 per Person for Free
Virtual Field Trip
VIRTUAL CONCERT: Winter Wonderland
Celebrate the season with a mix of winter and holiday music, old and new from “Let it Snow” to “Let it Go!”
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, choral music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, preschoolCapacity
500 stu.Activity
virtual field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$0.00 per Person for School Group
VIRTUAL CONCERT: Dance the Story: The Nutcracker and the 1904 World's Fair
Enjoy this unique re-telling of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker as
Clara and her sisters dance through a dream filled with familiar
sights, sweets and sounds of the 1904 World’s Fair. Presented with Ballet 314.
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
500 stu.Activity
virtual field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$0.00 per Person for School Group
VIRTUAL CONCERT: Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty
Experience the connected worlds of dance, music and literacy through Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. Students will learn the building blocks of every great story and will want to dance along by the end of the show! Presented with Ballet 314.
Subjects Covered
arts, music, dance, folktales
Grades
1, 2, 3, k, preschoolCapacity
500 stu.Activity
virtual field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$0.00 per Person for School Group
VIRTUAL CONCERT: The Music of Lewis and Clark
Follow the amazing adventures of Lewis and Clark, with a with a musical journey featuring historic and original folk music from St. Louis, up the Missouri River, across the Rockies all the way to the Pacific Ocean!
Subjects Covered
native americans, westward expansion, arts, music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, kCapacity
500 stu.Activity
virtual field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$0.00 per Person for School Group
VIRTUAL CONCERT: Drums and Dances of Africa
Introduce your students to the sounds and movements of West Africa, with music and dance that celebrate history, nature, and community. Presented in with Afriky Lolo.
Subjects Covered
cultural connections, music, instrumental music, folk dance, traditional dance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, preschoolCapacity
500 stu.Activity
virtual field trip
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$0.00 per Person for School Group
VIRTUAL CONCERT: The Jazz Story
Watch a live-streamed performance of The Jazz Story! Experience the story of America's unique creation, jazz, from Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock. A quintet performs jazz standards, teaches relevant vocabulary, and jazz history in an engaging introduction to jazz in St. Louis's historic and special venue The Sheldon. The recording will be available after the show until May 2025.
Subjects Covered
20th century, african american history, art, music, instrumental music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Capacity
500 stu., Max 10 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
virtual field trip
Duration
45 min.Price Options
$0.00 per Person for Students
College Tour
Test Concert Experience
This is not a real event. If you found this, please ignore.
Subjects Covered
arts
Grades
12Capacity
75 stu., Max 12 chap., Min 1 chap.Activity
college tour
Duration
60 min.Price Options
$5.00 per Person for School Group
School Based Program
SOLID Part 1: Saint Louis Science Center Teaching Artist
In this first step of SOLID, the Saint Louis Science Center presents to students about the science of sound. Topics include sound through vibration, how sound travels as a compression wave, and how each sound has a unique frequency and amplitude. Students are engaged throughout the presentation with live demonstrations and activities.
Subjects Covered
science, engineering, art, music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, k, preschoolCapacity
200 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
school based program
Duration
45 min.Price Options
SOLID Part 2: Sheldon Teaching Artist
Sheldon teaching artist visits classrooms to teach about world music classification and instrument design, showing examples of student made instruments and teaching how they create sound through vibration and what category of classification they fit. Additionally, the teaching artist will introduce the SOLID Challenge Statement to students. Students are given opportunities to participate throughout the presentation.
Subjects Covered
science, engineering, art, music
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, k, preschoolCapacity
200 stu., Min 1 chap.Activity
school based program
Duration
45 min.Price Options
Sheldon Sound Studio
Sheldon Sound Studio emphasizes the science, art and technology of sound and challenges middle school students to create their own sound dart that communicates a message.
Curriculum, video lessons, and kits with contact microphones will be sent upon registration.
Subjects Covered
science, engineering, technology, art
Grades
6, 7, 8Capacity
30 stu.Activity
school based program
Duration
450 min.Price Options
$150.00 per Group for Free Or Reduced Lunch 20
$95.00 per Group for Free Or Reduced Lunch 49
$0.00 per Group for Free Or Reduced Lunch 50