Your generosity also helps keep music alive here in the heart of New Orleans by creating affordable access to world-class faciltities and instructors. The Center functions as a community hub, providing opportunity and education for underserved musicians and families in and beyond the Ninth Ward.

Everyone deserves a safe place to learn and grow. Your gift to the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music allows our students to thrive in a nurturing environment that supports the whole child—with nutritious snacks and meals, mental health services, academic support, technical training, and, of course, music!