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Jazz Roots Sound Check — Free for MDCPS Students
World-Class Jazz Up Close — Free for Miami-Dade High School Students
During the Jazz Roots season at the Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami-Dade County Public School high school students attend free Sound Check performances — experiencing world-class jazz artists up close before the ticketed evening show.
Jazz Roots is one of the Arsht Center's flagship annual series, bringing internationally recognized jazz artists to Miami for multi-night engagements. The Sound Check program gives MDCPS high school students free access to daytime performances during the Jazz Roots season — not a truncated educational program, but a genuine performance experience in the same venue where the ticketed evening shows take place. For students, it's an opportunity to experience world-class jazz in a professional concert setting. For educators, it's a curriculum-connected cultural resource that requires no budget.
Insider Essentials
- EligibilityMiami-Dade County Public School (MDCPS) high school students. Attendance is typically organized through schools — contact your school's arts coordinator.
- CostFree for eligible MDCPS students. No charge for the Sound Check performances.
- ScheduleSelect Jazz Roots concert dates, daytime. The Jazz Roots season runs throughout the academic year. Check the Arsht Center Jazz Roots calendar for specific Sound Check dates.
Insider Hacks
How to make the most of this resource.
For Students
Sound Check performances are organized through schools — here's how students access them:
- Through your school:Sound Check attendance is typically coordinated by school arts departments or music teachers. Ask your school's arts coordinator about upcoming Jazz Roots Sound Check dates.
- Individual access:Some Sound Check performances may be available to individual students not attending through a school group. Check the Arsht Center Jazz Roots page for individual access options.
- What to expect:Sound Check performances are in the Arsht's main venues — the same spaces used for the ticketed evening shows. The experience is a full professional performance, not a classroom presentation.
For Educators
- Curriculum connection:The Arsht Center provides curriculum materials connecting Jazz Roots programming to music history, cultural studies, and arts education standards.
- Registration:School groups register through the Arsht Center's education department. Contact the Arsht directly to reserve spots for your school.