Rainy Day Blues Society

Blues In The Schools

Music education is back, thanks to Blues in the Schools

The Blues in the Schools program gives kids, elementary through high school, an exciting, educational, and interactive glimpse of the world of blues music, teaching its importance not only in history, but in basic music appreciation.

Take a look at photos from some of our past programs.

Want to help out?

Join our volunteer team as a school presenter — we’ll provide the training and materials — or lend your time and expertise in numerous other ways. Get in touch to find out how.

Want to support music education?

The Blues in the Schools program is made possible through fund raising events and private and corporate donations and support. There is no worthier cause than education. If you can help or would like to find out about donation or sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch. Or you can send your tax-deductible donation to:

        Blues in the Schools
        P.O. Box 11049
        Eugene, OR 97440

Want to schedule a program at your school?

Blues in the Schools offers three options to fit your school’s time and space availability:

The Headliner

Length: 1-1.5 hours
Format: Showcases a national act in a concert format with plenty of time for a brief introduction to the blues, explanation of the instruments, Q&A.
Space Requirement: Auditorium or outdoor area.
Provided: All equipment, plus a Blues Booklet and an artist biography for each child.
Scheduling: Dependent on tours coming through Eugene. Often requires booking several months in advance.

The Opener

Length: 50-60 minutes
Format: Presented in up to three individual classrooms simultaneously or to several classes at once in a small auditorium. Pairs of blues educators/musicians will present an introduction to the blues and instruments brought to life with live demonstrations.
Space Requirement: Classrooms or small auditorium
Provided: Blues Booklet and when available, harmonicas and/or discovery CDs
Scheduling: 4-6 weeks in advance

The Tour

Length: Half-day
Format: 4-6 band members each pair up with a blues educator and simultaneously cover a different aspect of the blues and a different instrument for 20 minutes in participating individual classrooms. When each classroom has heard each duo, everyone assembles in the auditorium or outside for a mini concert to see how all the instruments work together.
Space Requirement: Classrooms and an auditorium or outdoor area
Provided: Blues Booklet and when available, harmonicas and/or discovery CDs
Scheduling: 4-6 weeks in advance

All presenters have passed criminal history background checks and are fully trained through our Blues Educator Program.

To schedule a program at your school or explore program options, please contact our coordinator.

Please contact us for information at Get In Touch.

Trent Elementary
Dexter, Oregon