by Admin | Nov 7, 2020 | JAM News
“Jammin’ out at the Village Green” Blue Ridge Junior Appalachian Musicians was featured this past month in the Plateau Daily News. Lessons are still being held weekly (while socially distanced) at The...
by Admin | Nov 2, 2020 | JAM News
Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc., PineCone, and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources are excited to present this FREE interactive training session for instructors of traditional music, facilitated by professional educators and...
by Admin | Oct 28, 2020 | JAM News
On Saturday, Nov. 7th, the New River JAM Band, Jim Lloyd and others will be performing at a local art installation dedication event in Mt. Jackson, Virgina. The event will take place from 3-6pm at Hungry for Music Headquarters in Mt. Jackson, VA. For more information...
by Admin | Oct 28, 2020 | JAM News
Original Wayne Henderson oil painting by Amy Queen, prints signed by Wayne himself are now available! Only 50 prints will be made in the first edition. Half of all proceeds will go to Junior Appalachian Musicians in honor of Helen White. Prints are 11 x 14 and should...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2020 | JAM News
The Mountain School of Strings and Transylvania JAM (NC) present the Mountain Music Throw-down! The event will include contests, music and social distanced picnics. All ages and levels are welcome. All string instruments can compete. To register and compete visit...
by Admin | Oct 19, 2020 | JAM News
This morning Junior Appalachian Musicians and, the nonprofit, Hungry for Music were featured in NPR’s Morning Edition airing of “Have A Musical Instrument Gathering Dust? Nonprofit Will Take Your Donation.” Hungry for Music is a nonprofit...
by Admin | Aug 21, 2020 | JAM News
Join us in sharing ideas, challenges and potential answers for JAM programs! Join Zoom Meeting...
by Admin | Aug 11, 2020 | JAM News
Junior Appalachian Musicians: Mountain Music for Kids The musical culture of Southwest Virginia is steeped in Appalachian instruments like the banjo, fiddle and duclimer. Made possible by the Smith Mountain Arts Council, the Junior Appalachian Musicians affiliate in...
by Admin | Jul 3, 2020 | JAM News
JAM Honors Community Leader Independence, VA — For the past six years, Anthony Edwards of Galax, Virginia, has dedicated countless hours to Junior Appalachian Musicians, an organization with a mission close to his heart. Better known locally as JAM, the nonprofit...
by Admin | May 4, 2020 | JAM News
The Bluegrass Standard Magazine covers everything in and around bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music, keeping fans up to date on what and who is coming, while also educating you on who and what has been. Check out their latest issue, featuring JAM!