The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music delivers a broad range of services to underserved children, youth, adults, and musicians, many of whom are from neighborhoods battling poverty and social injustice.
Our programs leverage music as a catalyst for social change, offering a safe and supportive environment where the community can gather and young people can develop musically, academically, and socially.
To register for classes, please complete the form at the bottom of the page. For more information on our available classes, visit our Programs page.
Youth Registration
Enrollment Requirements
• New students must be 8 years old and no older than 18.
• Priority is given to students living in the Musicians’ Village and the surrounding Upper 9th Ward neighborhood, which includes the following zip codes: 70117, 70126, 70127, 70128, 70129, 70032, and 70122. Students living outside those areas may contact the office to determine eligibility.
• Prior musical experience is not required for new students.
• Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis based upon full payment of fees.
• Registration fees are not refundable.
Registration Process
• Register online via the electronic form below. For questions about the registration process, contact esmith@ellismarsaliscenter.org.
• Fill out one form per child. Once submitted, you will receive an invoice via email for $30. We accept payment by credit and debit cards only. There is a $1.50 processing fee for credit cards. The registration fee is nonrefundable.
• Registration is not complete until forms AND funds are collected.
• If classes are full for the session, please consider joining our waiting list. To be added to the waiting list, please email your child’s full name, address, phone number, email address, and the class you are interested in to esmith@ellismarsaliscenter.org.
Deadlines & Schedule
• First Day of Spring Classes: January 6, 2025
• Last Day of Spring Classes: May 5, 2025
EMCM observes the following holidays and will not hold class:
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 20
• Mardi Gras Break – February 27–March 7
• Spring/Easter Break – April 18-21
After-School Hours
Spring classes begin at 3:45 p.m. sharp and end at 7:00 pm.
Saturday Hours: 8:30 am – 12:00 Noon