Classroom Connections
Since 1998, Classroom Connections has provided free arts instruction and performance opportunities for 1st through 5th grade students in the Long Beach Unified School District, including art education lessons, in-school artist visits, and a concluding field trip to see the artists performing on the Carpenter Center stage. The Carpenter Center is honored to provide Classroom Connections to over 3,000 LBUSD students each school year at no cost. Bus scholarships are available for those schools needing assistance with transportation to the final performance at the Carpenter Center.
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April 5, 2023 - CSULB's Carpenter Center brings arts to life for local children, community
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Applications are available now to LBUSD teachers.
2024-2025 Classroom Connections Application
2024-2025 Schedule
Keyon Harrold
Grades: 9–12
Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold provides music demonstrations and honest discussions about the origins of his music.
Artist Assemblies
Sept 30 – Oct 3, 2024
Carpenter Center Performance
Oct 4, 2024 at 10:30am
Jarabe Mexicano
Grades: 1 - 3
Border band Jarabe Mexicano delights with their upbeat cumbia, Mexican folk, and Tex-Mex style with harmonized vocals in Spanish and English.
Artist Assemblies
Jan 27 – Jan 30, 2025
Carpenter Center Performance
Jan 31, 2025 at 10am
Tien Hsieh
Grades: 3 – 5
Classical pianist Tien Hsieh mesmerizes students with her virtuosity on the piano while creating a new fan base for Bach and Beethoven.
Artist Assemblies
Mar 17 – Mar 20, 2025
Carpenter Center Performance
Mar 21, 2025 at 10am
Previous Classroom Connections Opportunities
- Julia Keefe Quartet
Memphis Jookin': The Show featuring Lil Buck - Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Llaves de Oro, a Spanish Flamenco Journey - Black Violin
- Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles
- Versa-Style Dance Company
- Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
