ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Muny and Jazz St. Louis are beginning a shared-services partnership that brings together parts of their behind-the-scenes operations while preserving separate governance and artistic missions.

Under the arrangement announced November 4, The Muny will provide resources in marketing, finance, development, production and selected administrative functions. Jazz St. Louis will concentrate on performances, music education and community programming.

The organizations say the partnership is intended to reduce duplicated work and strengthen their financial and operational foundations. Implementation is in its early stages.

Their performance calendars also complement one another. The Muny’s three-month summer season and Jazz St. Louis’ eight-month season could provide more continuous work for technicians, artisans and other arts employees.

Jazz St. Louis opened its 31st season November 4. Cyrus Chestnut’s opening engagement continues through November 7, with the season running through May 29.