Roots of Music
The Roots of Music: Creating the Next Generation of New Orleans Musicians
The Roots of Music program provides music history and theory as well as instrumental instruction and ensemble performance preparation. Serving kids ages 9-14 from low-income households, and provide our students with hot meals and round-trip transportation to reduce common barriers to participation.
Five days a week, 12 months a year, the program:
Delivers over 2,500 hours of music education and other academic tutoring
Delivers over 30,400 Nutritious hot meals
Provides 1,400 Bus journeys
Supplies over 150 instruments for student use
The Roots of Music was created in 2007, during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, by Derrick Tabb
Upcoming Shows
This lively parade will feature a captivating procession of our Marching Crusaders along with various sponsors. The funds raised during this event will directly benefit The Roots of Music's vital programs, including Sprouts of Music, the Studio Academy, and Marching Crusaders. With your generous support, we can continue to provide a safe place to learn music theory, history, and performance to the children who need it most in our community.
5:30-9pm | Parade begins at The Roots of Music (1020 N. Prieur St.) and marches to Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe (1500 Esplanade Ave.)
Free for viewing the parade (donations encouraged), $25 a ticket for entrance and food at Li’l Dizzy’s
