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 Kids to Perform

Galax JAM, Ashe JAM and Alleghany JAM are set to perform this Saturday at the Blue Ridge Music Center located at Mile Marker 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at JAM and Family Day. This annual event helps to promote traditional music education for area youth and also features Junior Ranger activities and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Please bring the whole family -- it's free! JAM kids will perform from 5 pm - 7 pm, opening up for area youth bands, Shadowgrass and the Wildmans.

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Scott County JAMS

Scott County JAMS is a Crooked Road JAM program held at Shoemaker Elementary School in Gate City, VA. The program has only been running this school year and has achieved phenomenal success with their students! Check out this short clip from their year-end concert held last week.

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