Meet the Des Lee Organization Network
Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative is partnered with some of St. Louis’ finest arts organizations to help produce some of the highest quality community arts programs serving the community.
SUZUKI HARMONY STL
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Arts Administration Building, UMSL, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121 | |
CONTACT: |
Phone: 314.516.5365
Email: rcompton86@gmail.com |
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WEBSITE: |
https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiHarmonySTL/ | |
| Suzuki Harmony STL seeks to provide the highest quality violin teaching to children in St. Louis neighborhoods. Students will grow musically and intellectually while cultivating character. Through participation, students will develop diligence and purpose, building self-esteem and community. | ||
FOX PERFORMING ARTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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462 North Taylor, Suite #203, St. Louis MO 63108 | |
CONTACT: |
info@foxpacf.org
314-367-1573 |
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WEBSITE: |
www.foxpacf.org | |
| ABOUT: Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission of fostering, promoting, and encouraging young people in the St. Louis region to discover and participate in the joy and wonder of live performances. The Foundation provides unique opportunities and develops educational performing arts programs focused on young artists. | ||
GATEWAY MUSIC OUTREACH
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224 N Hwy 67, #30 Florissant, MO 63031 |
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CONTACT: |
314. PHONE NUMBER
James McKay
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WEBSITE: |
https://gatewaymusicoutreach.com/ | |
| Gateway Music Outreach is a non-profit 501-C3 school and community-based music education program which provides quality music instruction. The program is multifaceted targeting schools, educators, school-aged youth grades K-12, parents, and the community. | ||
ST. LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR
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3547 Olive St Suite 204,
St. Louis, MO 63103
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CONTACT: |
Phone: 314.567.5566
Travis Lewis, Director of Education |
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WEBSITE: |
https://www.stlclassicalguitar.org/ | |
| St. Louis Classical Guitar (SLCG), previously known as the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, is a non-profit arts agency whose mission is to promote positive impact through classical guitar performance and education. Founded in 1963 by students of George C. Krick, SLCG is the third oldest organization in the nation centered around classical guitar. | ||
SAINT LOUIS BALLET
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218 THF Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63005 | |
CONTACT: |
Valerie Miller- Director of Development & Community Engagement
636-537-1998 |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.stlouisballet.org | |
| The mission of Saint Louis Ballet is to provide the metropolitan St. Louis region with a resident professional ballet company that performs classical and contemporary works and offers education programs of the highest quality for the cultural enrichment and enjoyment of the entire community. |
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LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK
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12580 Rott Road St. Louis, MO 63127 |
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CONTACT: |
314.615.5267 Office kmccarthey@laumeier.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.laumeier.org/ | |
| Questions? Contact kmccarthey@laumeier.org | ||
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S CHOIR
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2842 North Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63131-2311 |
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CONTACT: |
314.993.9626 Office
Maria A. Ellis- Pam Jones- Chief Operating Officer pam@slccsing.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.slccsing.org | |
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs gives young singers exceptional musical training and character development through the performance of high quality choral literature and world-class performance opportunities. More than 450 students (age 6-18) from 200 schools and 85 zip codes in Missouri and Illinois sing in this remarkable program, learn wonderful music that is challenging and fun, and make lifelong friends.
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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718 N. Grand St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
Jessica Ingraham, Director of Education
314.286.4407 | jessicai@slso.org |
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WEBSITE: |
slso.org | |
| The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is celebrated for its commitment to artistic excellence, educational impact, and community connections. Each school year, the SLSO collaborates with more than 400 PreK-12 school partners, inspiring students to get involved and stay involved in music. The orchestra’s education programming includes live concerts, school programs, young musician development, and teacher resources, contributing to the SLSO’s priority of creating equitable access to orchestral music and its mission to enrich lives through the power of music. | ||
METRO THEATER COMPANY
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3311 Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
Joe Gfaller joe@metroplays.org
Liz Sondhaus liz@metroplays.org 314.932.7414 Office |
WEBSITE:
Liz Sondhaus- Audience Development & Community Engagement Manager
Joe Gfaller- Managing Director
Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, Metro Theater Company creates professional theater, fosters inclusive community, and nurtures meaningful learning through the arts. Founded in 1973, MTC is St. Louis’s third-oldest professional theater – and the only professional theater in St. Louis exclusively committed to theater for youth and families. MTC partners with schools and districts to provide arts-integrated curriculum and residencies, a signature violence prevention program Say Something, Do Something, and countless opportunities to experience the joy and social-emotional learning that comes from encountering live theater. During COVID-19, MTC has shifted its programs to virtual format, but we look forward to in-person programming with young people as soon as it is safe to do so.
SPRINGBOARD
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1310 Papin Street • Suite 402 St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
Jonathan Webb Program Facilitator 314-768-9671 |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.springboardstl.org/ | |
| Springboard to Learning believes that meaningful, memorable learning experiences transform a child’s worldview. We develop children’s abilities to think critically, create, collaborate and communicate. Springboard to Learning envisions a future where all children are passionate, engaged learners who experience success. | ||
OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
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210 Hazel Ave St. Louis, MO 63119-3236 |
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CONTACT: |
Allison Felter, Director of Education & Engagement
Morgan Fisher, Education Coordinator 314.963.4250 | afelter@opera-stl.org || 314.963.4251 | mfisher@opera-stl.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.opera-stl.org/explore-and-learn/ |
THE SHELDON CONCERT HALL AND ART GALLERIES
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3648 Washington Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 |
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CONTACT: |
314.533.9900 ext. 27 Office
Katelyn Galenski |
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WEBSITE: |
http://thesheldon.org/education/sheldon-educational-programs.php | |
| Katelyn Galenski Education Program Coordinator |
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ST. LOUIS LOW BRASS COLLECTIVE
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One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63121 |
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CONTACT: |
314.516.2263 Office Marquita.reef@slps.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.stllbc.org/ | |
| Marquita Reef | ||
| The purpose of the St. Louis Low Brass Collective (STLLBC) is to provide St. Louis and surrounding regions with educational and performance opportunities for student and amateur low-brass (trombone, euphonium, baritone horn and tuba) musicians, to present concerts and events that are of interest to regional low-brass musicians and provide educational and event information, via a web site, to members of the general public who are interested in low-brass music. The STLLBC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. | ||
| We have had events with featuring low brass musicians that play jazz, classical, rock & roll, funk and everything in between. We strive to further instrumental education to not only low brass musicians but all musicians in the area. All of our events are free and open to the public! | ||
SCOTTISH PARTNERSHIP FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION
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P.O. Box 6761 Chesterfield, MO 63006-6761 |
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CONTACT: |
314.773.4195 Office info@stlspae.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.stlspae.org/ | |
| Diane McCullough dmccspae@sbcglobal.net |
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PRISON PERFORMING ARTS
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3547 Olive St St Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
314.289.4190 Office Rachel@prisonartsstl.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://prisonartsstl.org/ | |
| Rachel Tibbetts | ||
ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM
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1 Fine Arts Dr St Louis, MO 63110 |
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CONTACT: |
314.721.0072 Office lankforde@umsl.edu |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.slam.org/ | |
| For more information about the Collaborative’s visual arts activities, please contact Dr. Jennifer Fisher, Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Missouri St. Louis
fisherjc@umsystem.edu |
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UMSL DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
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One University Blvd. 316 Music Building St. Louis, MO 63121 |
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CONTACT: |
314.516.5365 Office smithmv@umsl.edu |
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WEBSITE: |
http://music.umsl.edu/ | |
| Michael V. Smith, Ph.D.
Chair, Music Department E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Music Education |
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MUSIC FOR LIFELONG ACHIEVEMENT
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3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 | |
CONTACT: |
314.533.9900 Office | |
WEBSITE: |
http://www.supportmfla.org/ | |
| Music For Lifelong Achievement, a non-profit group based at the Sheldon Concert Hall and under the umbrella of the Sheldon Arts Foundation, is dedicated to encouraging the donation of used and new musical instruments and accessories from individuals and companies. MFLA provides a tax deduction for the value of donated instruments, then works to place those instruments and accessories in school and community music programs serving disadvantaged students. | ||
ST. LOUIS DANCING CLASSROOMS
Our vision is to make the St. Louis Dancing Classroom curriculum available to every child within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
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St. Louis Dancing Classrooms P.O. Box 179171 St. Louis, Missouri 63117 |
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CONTACT: |
Angie Brooks- Director
angieb@stlouisdancingclassrooms.org (314) 435-5878 |
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WEBSITE: |
www.stldancingclassrooms.org | |
SPECDRUM
Making a lasting change through world culture education and community outreach.
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935 Westwold Avenue Ferguson, MO 63117 |
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CONTACT: |
Professor Matt Henry- specdrumstl@gmail.com | |
WEBSITE: |
www.specdrum.org | |
BACH SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS
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FIND NEW CONTACT PERSON AND INFORMATION | |
WEBSITE: |
www.bachsociety.org | |
| 314-652-BACH
info@bachsociety.org |
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JAZZ ST. LOUIS: EMERSON JAZZ EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE
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3547 Olive St. • Suite 260 St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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CONTACT: |
Dr. Travis Lewis travis@stlclassicalguitar.org
314.289.4033 Office |
Jazz St. Louis remains committed to serving students and teachers in the St. Louis region and beyond, continuing our Jazz Academy and JazzU programs virtually and producing video and lesson content to take the place of our other dynamic programs. Follow our Jazz St. Louis Education group https://www.facebook.com/
Andy Ament, Director of Education and Community Engagement
andy@jazzstl.org
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HEC-TV
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3655 Olive St. • #301 St. Louis, MO 63108 |
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CONTACT: |
314.531.4455 Office 314.531.0750 Fax amanda@hectv.org |
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WEBSITE: |
http://www.hectv.org | |
| HEC-TV is St. Louis’ leading producer of education, arts, and cultural television. Our mission is “to strengthen and promote education, arts, and cultural communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.” HEC-TV is proud to bring you television that “makes you think.” For more information visit www.hectv.org. | ||