Without people like you, JAM would not exist. Our program model is reaching children from Murphy, NC to Rocky Mount, VA and 38 other communities in between. As we close out another fiscal year, we just wanted to say thanks!
Group shot at our regional JAM Kids Day Camp at Western Carolina University in May
Spring 2017 -
Two regional JAM Kids events!
Performances at HoustonFest in Galax!
Fundraising workshop for program leaders!
Meeting with community leaders to start new programs!
...We have been busy with a little bit of everything!
JAM kids from FloydJAMS, Galax JAM, Alleghany JAM and Boone JAM represent the program on stage at HoustonFest 2017. Great job to all of the performers! For all of the photos, visit our Facebook album.
24 JAM Affiliates Granted Scholarships
The Wayne C. Henderson Festival proudly supports JAM and its many affiliates throughout VA, NC, SC and TN by awarding festival proceeds to traditional music education initiatives. In addition to over half of the JAM programs, many JAM students also received individual scholarships for continued learning on their instrument of choice. Congrats to all the winners and many thanks to Wayne for being a JAM advocate through the years! Complete list of winners
Our two regional JAM Kids Day Camps at Western Carolina University and the Blue Ridge Music Center served over 75 kids! At each event, participants chose from 3 workshops led by master musicians, met kids from other programs, and performed on stage! Many thanks to WCU, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, National Park Service and the Blue Ridge Music Center. Check out the full recaps for the NC Camp and VA Camp
Upcoming events
Stay tuned for our JAM stage schedule for the weekend street fest at IBMA's Wide Open Bluegrass festival in Raleigh, NC, Sept 29-30!
We will also keep you updated on new JAM programs appearing soon in Southwest VA and East TN!