Blues in the schools (BITS)

Bringing the blues directly into Central Ohio classrooms — connecting students with the history, culture, and soul of America's original art form.

The Program

Blues In The Schools is a live educational program that brings the blues to students where they are — in their schools. Presented by Teeny Tucker and accompanied by current and former members of the 614 Allstars youth bands, each performance is both a concert and a lesson in blues history, culture, and musicianship. MC’d by Or Mars, the program is designed to be engaging, accessible, and genuinely fun — giving students an experience with the blues they wouldn’t get anywhere else.

Bring BITS to Your School

Interested in bringing Blues In The Schools to your classroom or school? We'd love to hear from you.

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Blues in the Schools in Action

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Keep the Blues Alive in Columbus

There are many ways to support the blues community

Keeping the Blues Alive Award recipientThe Blues Foundation affiliated blues society