Upcoming 2020-21 & 2021-22 Shedd performance series:
    - Now Hear This 2021-22
    - Shedd Classical 2020-21
    - The Emerald City Jazz Kings 2020-21
    - Shedd Presents 2020-21

Chico Schwall's American Roots pays tribute to one of most important and least understood (and known) chapters in 20th century popular music. At it height in the late '50s England's 'Skiffle' Movement boasted over 30,000 bands throughout the country...teenaged boys with washboards, improvised one string tea chest basses, penny whistles and whatever guitars they could get their hands on teaching themselves their own special take on American music based in folk, country and blues and the jug bands of the 1920s. The kids in this movement went on to create the British Invasion, as the Beatles, the Kinks, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and more. [Wed, Apr 14 Concert info] [Tickets] [Pre-Concert Dinner]

Pete Kartsounes returns to The Shedd on tour in support of his new solo album, Out Here On My Own (Oct 2020). "I have a great amount of gratitude for all who have supported my journey throughout the years." writes Kartsounes, "I receive these songs to share with you."

Advance sales only for this show. Seating is limited. State guidance for venues will be strictly enforced. [Apr22 Concert info] [Tickets] [Pre-Concert Dinner]

On the occasion of the centennial of Dave Brubeck (Dec 6, 1920-Dec 5, 2012) and the release of the Brubeck Quartet's legendary album Time Out (Dec 14, 1959), we've asked jazz piano great and Shedd regular Randy Porter for an evening in tribute to the master with a focus on Time Out together with a selection from across Brubeck's career.

Advance sales only for this show. Seating is limited. State guidance for venues will be strictly enforced. [Apr 23 Concert info] [Tickets] [Pre-Concert Dinner]

The Shedd provides a broad range of cultural services to our community, most of which need your support! If philanthropy is a part of your community service mix, please consider a gift to The Shedd Institute. You can donate online here or, if you choose, contact Ginevra at 541.434.7002 or gralph@theshedd.net

Winter Term begins Monday, January 4th and runs through Friday, March 12th. Private lessons in a wide variety of instruments and styles can start any time. Courses include 3 sections of The Music Box for youngsters and 3 ensemble programs: Mariachi del Shedd, Gig Band, and String Band. All programs are designed and closely monitored to meet current state health guidance. Contact the School Registrar (email or 541.434.7000) today! More info....

The Shedd Institute joins the world in mourning the passing of Chick Corea February 9th. We were honored to work regularly with Chick for the past 16 years in a series of extraordinary concerts both at the Hult Center and here at The Shedd, where his trio Vigilette was scheduled to return April 26th.

Corea, of course, was a legend: a brilliant, massively versatile and flat out 'playful' composer and musician who has inspired all of us for half a century. He was also--just as importantly to us here at The Shedd and our strongest memory--a wonderful human being who exuded joy, gentleness and love to all around him. We always felt blessed in his presence and will deeply miss him.

“It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.” -- Chick Corea, 1941-2021