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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

Update to IBMA’s Wide Open Bluegrass JAM Showcase Stage

Oct 1, 2015

Due to the weather, the Street Festival has been moved inside the Raleigh Convention Center. You can find the JAM Showcase Stage in Room 304 - ground floor - of the Raleigh Convention Center for Friday and Saturday's Wide Open Bluegrass festival. See the next post or our Facebook page for more information about the lineup on both days! For more information about the IBMA Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina Many thanks to the team that made this happen: Doug Grissom, Laurie Okun, Taylor...

JAM Showcase at Wide Open Bluegrass

Sep 7, 2015

We are excited to announce the JAM Showcase Stage at IBMA's Wide Open Bluegrass this year! Friday and Saturday, October 2 & 3 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Featuring old time, bluegrass, americana and more from some of the region's top youth performers. Click here for the official IBMA festival schedule Lots of talent to represent JAM affiliated programs across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Check out some of the samples below.

Youth Music Competition

Aug 24, 2015

Don't miss the Youth Music Competition this year at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, coming up on September 19. For more information, including an application form, here: Youth Music Competition via dropbox

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