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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

JAM Stage! IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass Fest

Sep 12, 2018

For full information and schedule, click here.

JAM Welcomes New Program Director

Aug 24, 2018

Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) has announced the recent hire of traditional music educator, Jim Lloyd, of Rural Retreat. JAM is the parent organization for more than 40 after school Junior Appalachian Musicians programs throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The non-profit is a resource center for the students, teachers and families, with an overall mission to help provide the tools and support communities need to teach children to play and dance to...

Summer E-Newsletter

Aug 24, 2018

JAM's summer e-newsletter! Make the Mountains Ring with Music Click above to view the entire e-newsletter, provided by Mailchimp. To sign up for our e-newsletter, click here!

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