Ages: 10–16

Dates:Monday, February 16 with a free performance on Saturday, February 21, 2026 where students will arrive at 4:30PM and perform from 6:30-930PM

Pro for a Day Concert is a unique youth arts experience that connects students with working professional artists through live performance, hands-on training, mentorship, and a public showcase. Designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging, this immersive program offers students behind-the-scenes access to the music industry while schools are closed.

Participants will attend a free Schools Out, Arts In concert performed by professional artists, observe a live soundcheck, and engage in meaningful conversations about artistic careers and industry practices. Students will then take part in a full-day, conference-style experience featuring small-group breakout sessions focused on artistic identity and branding, performance technique and industry etiquette, and creative development.

Throughout the program, students receive personalized coaching on a piece they will perform alongside professional artists in a Community Talent Showcase on Saturday February 21st where students will arrive at 4:30 with a performance from 6:30-930. The experience concludes with a public performance and reception, celebrating student growth and creative achievement.

This program is ideal for young performers looking to deepen their artistic skills, gain real-world insight into creative careers, and experience what it’s like to be a professional artist—for a day.

Here are the Rough Details in Timeline fashion:

· DATE: Monday, February 16, 2026

o 8:30am - Students arrive, Welcome, Intro to artists who will be performing

o 9:00am - Students get to watch Soundcheck, Learn from Technician

o 9:45am - Doors Open to the Public, Students get reserved seats, free snack and drink

o 10:00am - Free, Public School's Out, Art's In Concert

o 11:00am - Students lead through full group Exercise/Industry Conversation/Post Show Discussion with Billy while Artists pack-up

o 12:00pm-12:40pm - Artist/Student Lunch with Q&A.

o 12:45pm-1:35pm - Breakout Sessions (4 students per session)

o 1:40pm-2:30pm - Breakout Sessions (4 students per session)

o 2:35pm-2:50pm - Snack/Activity Break

o 3:00pm-3:50pm - Breakout Sessions (4 students per session)

o 4:00pm - Wrap-Up

o 4:30pm - Parent Pick-Up

· DATE: Saturday, February 21, 2026

o 4:30pm - Students arrive

o 5:00pm - Students Sound Check

o 6:30pm - Doors Open to the Public

o 7:00pm - Show Starts

o 8:30pm - Show Ends into Reception with students. 

o 9:30pm - End of Day

· Photo Wall opportunity

 Drum For Joy!™ is a fun, interactive workshop open to all skill levels—no experience needed! Participants will learn the language of the drum, explore simple drum songs, and experience the joy of making music together. Jaqui presents rhythms in a way that’s easy to follow, empowering everyone to play, improvise, and express themselves freely. Bring your drum or borrow one in class.