Ellis Marsalis Center for Music

Early Registration for Summer 2026 is Live!

Early registration is only open to students currently enrolled in the Spring 2026 program at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music.

Our summer session begins May 26, 2026 and ends July 2, 2026, and runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM--3:00 PM. Registration is open to students ages 8-18. Students must agree to attend every week of the summer session. The fee for the summer session is $30 and includes access to an instrument as well as daily lunch, snacks, and weekly field trips. This fee is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable. If you would like information about payment arrangements, please contact Ms. Ellen at 504-940-3400 or [email protected].

Registration for new students will open on April 20, 2026. If you would like to be added to our waitlist and be notified when registration is open again, please complete this form.

Priority registration is given to returning students and children living in the Musicians’ Village and the 70117, 70126, 70127, 70128, 70129, 70032, and 70122 zip codes.

Please select a main discipline for your student for the summer session.

Beginner Summer Classes (Ages 8-12)

Beginner Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass)

$30.00 Beginner Strings (9 spots left)

Beginner Instrumental (Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute)

$30.00 Beginner Instrumental (7 spots left)

Regsiter

Beginner Percussion (Drums)

$30.00 Beginner Percussion (2 spots left)

Beginner Guitar

$30.00 Beginner Guitar (1 spots left)

Voice

$30.00 Voice (2 spots left)

Latin Dance

$30.00 Latin Dance (3 spots left)

Regsiter

Ballet/Modern Dance

$30.00 Ballet/Modern Dance (3 spots left)

Intermediate/Advanced Summer Classes (Ages 13-18)

Intermediate Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass)

$30.00 Intermediate Strings (8 spots left)

Intermediate Instrumental (Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute)

$30.00 Intermediate Instrumental (9 spots left)

Intermediate Percussion (Drums) - FULL

$30.00 Intermediate Percussion

Intermediate Guitar

$30.00 Intermediate Guitar (2 spots left)

Electric Bass

$30.00 Electric Bass (5 spots left)