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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

Goal Met!!

Jan 8, 2018

Many thanks to our donors for helping us meet our $5,000 Holiday Giving Festival fundraising goal! Congratulations also to Lee Bidgood, who is the winner of the Martin guitar. Donors were entered into a give-away for participating in the fundraiser. Y'all are the best!

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Don’t Miss the Courthouse JAMboree!

Nov 1, 2017

The second installment of the Courthouse JAMboree, a concert series hosted by JAM and the Historic 1908 Courthouse Foundation in Independence, VA will feature Galax JAM kids, ShadowGrass and the Virginia Luthiers Band! The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is only $5/adult with children 12 and under free. Doors open at 6 pm and the Baldwin Auditorium of the 1908 Courthouse is handicap accessible with an elevator. Contact us for more info! See you Friday night!

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