Cane Mill Road (JAM grads) go to South America!

Here are some super talented kids from Watauga Co, NC who grew up in the JAM program there. They are going to South America to serve as ambassadors of traditional mountain music at the world’s largest international music festival for children and need your...

Latest JAM E-Newsletter

Click on the e-newsletter below to check out our latest news from the Regional JAM office. It includes a great video featuring JAM students and JAM alumni at our November fundraiser!

Fundraiser Concert & Silent Auction

Please join us for a fundraiser concert and silent auction on Saturday, November 22 starting at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Galax. The concert will feature five different lineups of regional music: Galax JAM students, Strictly Strings (a band formed by students of the...

Welcome University School JAM!

We couldn’t be prouder to extend our affiliation into the beautiful state of Tennessee. Please welcome University School JAM to the JAM family network. They are a K-12 Charter School on the campus of East Tennessee University in Johnson City.

Introducing Scott County JAMS!

Scott County JAMS – A Crooked Road / JAM Program: A Traditional Music Program for Youth Starts in Gate City Beginning on September 16th, students in grades 4 through 8 in Scott County schools will have the opportunity to learn the traditional music of the region in a...

Summer Fun in Happy Valley!

So many of the JAM and YAM programs have been busy this summer with day camps. It is great to keep the kids involved and interested throughout the summer. Check out what Caldwell JAM is up to in August! Click on the flyer to go to their website. Stay tuned for more...

What’s Happening in the JAM World

JAM was well represented by talented students on May 24 at the Blue Ridge Music Center for Young Appalachian Musician Day! Alleghany JAM Ashe JAM Galax JAM Several JAM programs have been featured in the news lately! Check out these great articles highlighting student...

JAM Kids to Perform at Blue Ridge Music Center

Saturday, May 24 – Concert at 3 p.m. – Activities Begin at 12 p.m. Catch Galax JAM, Alleghany JAM and Ashe JAM Students in Concert at the Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213. FREE ADMISSION! The JAM kids are opening for the Whitetop Mountain Band at 4...

Great Music from JAM Kids!

These are just a few clips of so many talented students in JAM and YAM programs throughout Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Check out your local JAM kids to see such talent and creativity for yourself. If your area does not have a JAM program, contact JAM,...