Conservatory Lab to Host 4th Annual Coyote Jazz Night at Strand Theatre

Student musicians take the stage alongside Boston Arts Academy performers and acclaimed jazz artist Gregory Groover Jr. for a night of live music and community
Dorchester, MA: Conservatory Lab, a public charter school in Dorchester focused on arts education, will host their 4th Annual Coyote Jazz Night on Wednesday, April 15. This event is a dynamic evening of live music and community at the historic Strand Theatre, showcasing the talent and dedication of Conservatory Lab Charter School students.
What began as a small, in-school celebration of learning has grown into a vibrant public event featuring performances by 5th grade and middle school ensembles, alongside special guests from the Boston Arts Academy BAM Ensemble. The evening will also highlight a collaboration with acclaimed jazz artist Gregory Groover Jr. and Gregory Groover Jr. Quartet, offering students a unique opportunity to perform with professional musicians and share the results of months of study and practice.
WHO: Conservatory Lab 5th – 8th grade students
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
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