🎷ELLINGTON! – A Journey Through Jazz History

Step out of the classroom and into the vibrant world of the legendary American composer, pianist, and bandleader, Duke Ellington.

ELLINGTON! is not your typical concert. It is a highly engaging, interactive, live multi-media educational program produced by JazzReach, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to jazz education. Through a creative integration of live music, captivating video projections, and live narration, we will explore the rich, vital legacy of one of the most prolific musicians in history.

• Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 

• Time: 9:30 AM 

• Featured Program: JazzReach’s ELLINGTON!

• Tickets: $8 / person

Tickets are sold through the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s website.

Why It Matters

Duke Ellington’s music is more than just "jazz"—it is a timeless, personal aural account of the human condition and the African-American experience of the 20th century. This program introduces new generations to Ellington’s broad array of musical achievements, including:

• Iconic Hit Songs that defined an era.

• Soulful Blues Riffs and rhythmic innovations.

• Extended Suites and Scores written for the stage and screen.

Interactive Learning

One of the highlights of the ELLINGTON! program is its focus on engagement. Students won't just be listening; they will be invited to participate in numerous segments designed to help them feel the rhythm and understand the structure of the music firsthand.

"Jazz is a good barometer of freedom… In its wake, at its breath, many individualities may terminate in unity." — Duke Ellington

We look forward to a morning filled with swing, soul, and history!