The Marching Crusaders and Studio Academy programs will graduate around 30 students this May, as they age out of our programs. Join us on Saturday, May 24th, starting at 12:00 pm to celebrate all the accomplishments of these kids! The event will be held at The Roots of Music at 1020 N. Prieur Street, New […]
The Marching Crusaders will perform at the CMA Fest 2025 on June 8th in Nashville, Tennessee. They will perform outside Nissan Stadium from 6:30 - 7 pm on that Sunday and then will accompany Ashley McBryde on stage later in the night. Catch us there on one of our biggest stages yet!
The Marching Crusaders will be performing at the kick-off to Satchmo Fest in 2025. Their performance begins at 11:30 am at the Fidelity tent outside the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Catch us there!
For tickets, click here or visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/therootsofmusic/event/gala2025/ Join us on Friday, November 14th, 2025 for our annual gala and homecoming celebration this year! We're very excited to be hosting this event at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church at 4700 Pineda Street, New Orleans, LA. This night of celebration will feature food and drink, live music, […]
Come see The Marching Crusaders in the annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade! The band has been working hard to get ready for this appearance as they look ahead to Mardi Gras 2026...
We hope that you will join us for the first concert in our new home! This year's holiday concert will take place on Thursday, December 18, from 5:30 - 6:30pm in St Gabriel the Archangel Church at 5029 Louisa Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126. We have a fabulous lineup: The Marching Crusaders, All-Star Studio Band, […]
Support your Roots and join us for special performances at The Broadside! On Saturday, March 28, The Broadside will host a FREE benefit concert in support of The Roots of Music with live performances by New Breed Brass Band, The Marching Crusaders, and the All-Star Studio Band. Plus, there will be a silent auction featuring […]
Join The Roots of Music at the French Quarter Festival for an afternoon of live music in the heart of New Orleans! Catch their performance on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 3:10 – 4:10 PM at the Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage, where our talented young musicians will showcase their skill, energy, and deep connection to the […]
For tickets, click here Join us for a benefit concert featuring TROM’s Marching Crusaders and All-Star Studio Band, as well as Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers, Black Feather, Creole Wild West, Black Sioux Warriors, Shamarr Allen's Ratchet Jazz, and Corey Henry & Treme Funktet. All proceeds will benefit TROM's free, year-round music education programs […]
Join us for The Roots of Music Class of 2026 Graduation Concert! Featuring performances by The Marching Crusaders and Roots Studio Academy, this special evening will celebrate the students graduating from our programs and all they have accomplished during their time at The Roots of Music. We hope to see you there!
Join The Roots of Music for an unforgettable evening celebrating the spirit, sound, and cultural legacy of New Orleans at Roots in the City, a special benefit concert and fundraising experience hosted at The Cutting Room in New York City. This one-night event will spotlight the extraordinary work of The Roots of Music, an organization […]
On Friday, August 28, The Roots of Music will participate in Give 8/28 Day, the only national giving day dedicated to supporting Black-led nonprofits. Your support helps us provide free music education, academic support, mentorship, transportation, meals, and so much more for New Orleans’ youth. Mark your calendar and join us as we celebrate […]