JAM believes

that children who are actively engaged in traditional mountain music are more connected and better prepared to strengthen their communities for future generations.

We envision

a world in which all children have the opportunity to experience community through the joy of participating in traditional mountain music together.

Our mission

is to provide communities with the support and tools they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old time and bluegrass music.

What’s Happening in the JAM World

FloydFest 25~Aurora

JAM is excited to partner with FloydFest for the 6th year! The Four Strings band (Wythe County, VA) and kids from Montgomery County JAM will be inspiring other young musicians and festival goers at this year's FloydFest 25~Aurora. Stay tuned for more lucky opportunities and get your tix now! 

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July 11 Concert!

Friday evening, July 11, 2025, a legendary lineup of the best in bluegrass, songwriting, old time, Americana, and blues music will hit the stage at McGlothlin Center for the Arts, on campus at Emory & Henry University, in Emory, VA. This event is open to the public, and will feature performances by Tim Stafford, Wayne C. Henderson, Justin Golden and The Wilder Flower. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.jamkids.org/july11  

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2025 JAM Summit

JAM to host the second-ever "Traditional Music Education Summit" conference for affiliated teachers and directors in JAM's 7-state region, from Wednesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Emory & Henry University in beautiful SWVA. This year's Summit headliners include Tim Stafford, Laura Boosinger, Justin Golden, Petrea Warnock, Dr. Beth Cantrell, and many more! Please visit www.jamkids.org/2025summit for full information and registration links.

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