What’s Happening in the JAM World
East Tennessee & Western North Carolina JAM Gathering
All JAM teachers, staff, volunteers and teaching assistants are welcome to attend a Regional JAM Teacher Gathering in Knoxville, Tennessee. There are currently four possible dates being considered on which to hold the event. Please complete the interest form and check which dates would be best for you to attend. We have had a few different directors express some interest in gathering to fellowship and trade ideas, thoughts, teaching methodologies, etc around our respective JAM programs....
JAM Accepting Submissions to Perform at this year’s IBMA Bluegrass Live Festival!
Junior Appalachian Musicians is excited to announce that we will be able to program several slots at this year's International Bluegrass Music Association's festival in Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival opens up to the public Friday and Saturday, October 1-2. JAM is accepting submissions of interest to play on the City Plaza Youth Stage for daytime stage slots. * First priority will be given to those performers with a "JAM Program Connection" under the age of 21. * Performers should...
Down on the Farm Music Festival this Saturday, June 19
The Matthews Living History Farm Museum will be hosting a fundraiser for Junior Appalachian Musicians this Saturday, June 19 from 10am - 5pm. The event is free, although donations are encouraged and appreciated. Performances include the New River JAM Band, Nate Montgomery, Jake Cox, Jim Lloyd, Brett Morris and Jamie Collins. Come join the fun this Saturday with Junior Appalachian Musicians! Address: 476 White Pine Rd, Galax, VA 24333 For more information on the festival and other events...