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Heritage School of Music Auditions to be held for free summer camp

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The Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s signature music education program, has opened registration for summer semester auditions. Students ages 8-18, ranging from beginner to advanced, are invited to apply. No prior musical experience is required.

Auditions for the summer session will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,   5:30-7 p.m. at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N Rampart Street.

The summer program will run from Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 25, with the following schedule:

Beginner Level (generally, 0–2 years of experience or 8 to 12 years old): Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Intermediate to Advanced (generally, 3+ years of experience or 13 years or older): Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.

If you’re unable to participate in the summer session, the school encourage you to stay connected. Audition requests for the fall semester will open in late July, with auditions scheduled for Saturday, August 29.

Since 1990, the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, a free afterschool program, which serves nearly 300 students a week, from beginners aged 8 years old to advanced students aged 18 with in-depth music training, ensemble playing and music theory throughout the school year and summer school taught by some of the best musicians in New Orleans .

Over the years, the program has experienced significant growth, particularly with the 2014 opening of the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center in New Orleans’ historic Tremé neighborhood, marking the school’s first-ever permanent home. This fully renovated facility boasts seven state-of-the-art classrooms equipped for music instruction, a 200-seat auditorium, and a recording studio, fostering an environment conducive to expanding the program and accommodating more students.

Today, the program also offers classes in audio and studio recording and vocal classes.  Students are accepted into the program at the beginning of school semesters.  The school’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting a deep appreciation for music underscores its valuable contribution to the community.

The Heritage School of Music offers free, in-depth music training with courses in vocal performance, improvisation, music theory, ensemble performance, and more. An audition request form must be submitted in order to be assigned an audition time slot. Click here to request.