Blues in the Schools Hits the Right Note with 4th Graders in St. Bernard Parish

  • Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes plays the Blues for St. Bernard Parish Public School students.
    Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes plays the Blues for St. Bernard Parish Public School students.
  • SBPPS 4th Grade Students left to right: Makayla Brown, Stella Harney, Maya Deselles, Chulo Walker, and A’soni Dobard dance on stage while Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes plays accordion at Blues in the Schools on Docville Farm.
    SBPPS 4th Grade Students left to right: Makayla Brown, Stella Harney, Maya Deselles, Chulo Walker, and A’soni Dobard dance on stage while Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes plays accordion at Blues in the Schools on Docville Farm.
  • Left to right: Eric Schmidt and Charles Cassar at Blues in the Schools on Docville Farm.
    Left to right: Eric Schmidt and Charles Cassar at Blues in the Schools on Docville Farm.
    The St. Bernard Parish Public School System recently hosted its third annual Blues in the Schools, an engaging musical program that brings the spirit and history of the Blues to 4th grade students across the parish. In partnership with the New Orleans Blues Society, the event gave young students a special opportunity to experience live Blues performances, cultural expression, and music history ...

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