Free Tix to Earl Scruggs Memorial Fest!

We wanted to remind you to please ask your JAM students and staff to register by Sunday night, August 28th for our regional JAM Gathering & FREE access to the Earl Scruggs Festival next weekend, September 2nd & 3rd. This weekend is entirely FREE for ANY JAM...

JAM Submissions for IBMA 2022

                JAM Submissions Open for IBMA 2022: Come celebrate 10 years of IBMA World of Bluegrass in downtown Raleigh! Attention current JAM students and alumni performers, we will once again be hosting the JAM stage as...

Down on the Farm Music Fest

                                          Down on the Farm Music Fest will be held Saturday, July 9 as a double fundraiser for two of the region’s prominent...

Houston’s Bluegrass Bootcamp is back!

HoustonFest has partnered with Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc., the parent organization for 50+ after school JAM programs, to offer the third year of Houston’s Bluegrass Bootcamp during this year’s festival, coming up June 10-11, 2022 at Felt’s Park. Houston’s...

JAM Documentary to Premiere on Blue Ridge PBS

Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc., the headquarters office for 50+ after school JAM programs, has partnered with Blue Ridge PBS to release a 90-minute documentary, Bridging the Gap: a Journey through Appalachian Music, that will premiere on Roanoke’s Blue Ridge PBS...

Legends of Grayson Old-Time Weekend

              An Annual Gathering Celebrating Grayson County’s Musical Heritage   Come join us on April 1-2, 2022 to celebrate the music of Grayson County, Virginia. Current Lineup Includes: The Whitetop Mountain Band and...

In These Mountains: Virtual JAM Teacher Gathering

Don’t forget to RSVP (although not required) for our virtual JAM/traditional music education gathering coming up Saturday morning at 10 am (EST). Participation stipend available. Many thanks to South Arts for this opportunity. See RSVP link for more information....

Spring Registration Now Open for Boone JAM

        Registration is now open for the spring semester with Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians! Lessons begin the week of February 15th and 17th. Classes are made up of 3 to 5 students and held weekly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the...

JAM Presents: Bridging the Gap Video Series

                    Junior Appalachian Musicians would like to introduce our Bridging the Gap Video Series   A video series surrounding the traditions of Appalachian music and culture. Showcasing local musicians...