Eligibility
EMCM proudly serves the 9th Ward and New Orleans East communities. Registration is now open with priority given to students living in the following zip codes: 70117, 70126, 70127, 70128, 70129, 70032, and 70122. Students living outside of these areas may contact the Center to determine eligibility.
Students must be at least 8 years old and no older than 18 years old.
Students must be fully vaccinated (proof required).
No prior musical experience is required.
Priority is given to students living in Musicians' Village and the surrounding Upper 9th Ward neighborhood. Students living outside of these areas may contact the Center to determine eligibility.
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Fees
The registration fee for the Spring, Summer and Fall programs is $30.00 per student per semester.
The registration fee is non-refundable.
The Center accepts cash, credit card or money order. Money Orders are payable to EMCM or Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. (We do not take personal checks.)
How to Register
- Click here for a registration form. (Please check above for eligibility requirements.) Completed registration forms can be returned to emcm@ellismarsaliscenter.org and our registrar will contact you. You may also request a copy of the registration form by contacting us at 504-940-3400 or email emcm@ellismarsaliscenter.org.
- Fill out one form per child, and submit it with the $30.00 registration fee in person at the Center.
- If the 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 emcm@ellismarsaliscenter.org.
For more information, please call us at 504-940-3400 or email us at emcm@ellismarsaliscenter.org.