Invitation & RSVP: SCYD Quarterly Meeting & Jazz Fest

On behalf of Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, Trombone Shorty Foundations, and Newport Festivals Foundation, we are excited to invite you to the next quarterly meeting of the Scaling Creative Youth Development (SCYD) Working Group on April 28, 2026 from 10:30 am-3:30 pm. 
Following impactful meetings in Newport in July 2025 and Aspen in October 2025, we look forward to convening once again at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, New Orleans (TBC) to share updates on our five work streams, reflect on progress made to-date, and plan for accelerating work in 2026. 
You can access the draft meeting agenda, click here.
Throughout the week, there will also be optional performances and opportunities for connection and celebration, including:
  • April 26: Performances by Trombone Shorty Youth and Primera Linea at Jazz Fest (Tickets can be purchased here)
  • April 27: Youth events and the Shorty Fest benefit at Tipitina’s (Tickets can be purchased here)
  • April 28 (5–8 p.m.): The Trombone Shorty Foundation’s “Getting Funky in Havana” celebration at the home of Barb Siskin *(RSVP required; see flyer below)
RSVP in the form at the bottom of this page to confirm your attendance at this event.
Purchase Tickets here for the Shorty Fest Here
Purchase Tickets for the Jazz Fest Here

NOTE: RSVP’ing to our form for the quarterly meeting, does not reserve tickets for the Jazz Fest performance or Shorty Fest. Tickets for the Jazz Fest and Shorty Fest will go on sale on Wednesday, February 25th and are expected to sell out within 48 hours of release. Tickets must be directly purchased through the hyperlinks above.

We hope that you will join us. We look forward to the joy of your company and greeting you in-person this Spring! 

RSVP: SCYD Meeting + Shorty & Jazz Fest

Please fill this brief form to RSVP for the meeting and optional opportunities to engage at the Shorty & Jazz Fest

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April 28 (10:30am-3:30pm): RSVP for the Scaling Creative Youth Development (SCYD) Quaterly Meeting(Required)
April 28, 2026 (5–8pm): RSVP for the Trombone Shorty Foundation’s “Getting Funky in Havana” celebration at the home of Barb Siskin(Required)
April 26, 2026: Are you planning to attend the Trombone Shorty Foundation Band and Primera Linea performance at the Jazz Fest? * Note: Tickets must be directly purchased from the separate hyperlink provided on the invitation website landing page(Required)
Tickets for the Jazz Fest are expected to sell out within 48 hours of release once the tickets go live on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. To secure your place, we encourage you to RSVP above and purchase your festival tickets directly through the links provided on the event page.
April 27, 2026: Are you planning to attend the Shorty Fest at Tipitina’s? * Note: Tickets must be directly purchased from the separate hyperlink provided on the invitation website landing page(Required)
Tickets for the Shorty Fest are expected to sell out within 48 hours of release once the tickets go live on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. To secure your place, we encourage you to RSVP above and purchase your festival tickets directly through the links provided on the event page.

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