BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Birthplace of Country Music - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Birthplace of Country Music X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Birthplace of Country Music REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085153 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030799-1703327400-1737203400@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2023-12-23/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030800-1703932200-1737808200@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2023-12-30/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030609-1704537000-1738413000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-01-06/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030610-1705141800-1739017800@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-01-13/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20240103T153201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T163653Z UID:10030786-1705363200-1721606399@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music DESCRIPTION:Dates: January 16 – July 21\, 2024 \nLocation: Special Exhibits Gallery\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nBUY TICKETS \nA Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music highlights the history of old-time\, country\, and bluegrass music in the Blue Ridge region through vintage show cards\, concert posters\, Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame plaques\, and related objects. Originally\, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming entertainment events staged by troupes of traveling performers. By design\, they were printed on inexpensive paper or cardboard to last only a few months as they were nailed to telephone poles\, plastered onto the sides of buildings\, and placed in store windows. After the event\, most were discarded or left to deteriorate outdoors. This display features 52 rare\, original concert announcements\, dating back to as early as 1939\, that somehow survived over these many years. \nBased on the vast and wide-ranging collection of Tom Murphy\, the exhibit will give visitors a window into the careers and impact of numerous well-known musicians\, such as Roy Acuff\, Kitty Wells\, Flatt & Scruggs\, The Monroe Brothers\, Lulu Belle and Scotty\, Mac Wiseman\, Clarence “Tom” Ashley\, Jim and Jesse McReynolds\, and many others. The connection between many of these artists to early radio and barn-dance style shows – including Bristol’s very own Farm and Fun Time – is also explored. \nTours of the special exhibit “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music” are included in the price of regular museum admission to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, or you may visit the special exhibit only at a reduced cost. Reduced museum admission pricing for seniors\, students\, active military\, and groups of 20 people or more are available. Additionally\, the museum is a participating member of Museums for All\, supporting those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits who may tour the museum for a minimal fee of $3 per person for up to four people. \n  URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/special-exhibit-a-cardboard-history-of-blue-ridge-music/ CATEGORIES:Museum,Special Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024_BCMM_CardboardHistory-Web-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030611-1705746600-1739622600@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-01-20/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030612-1706351400-1740227400@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-01-27/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030613-1706956200-1740832200@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-02-03/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030614-1707561000-1741437000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-02-10/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030615-1708165800-1742041800@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-02-17/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030616-1708770600-1742646600@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-02-24/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030617-1709375400-1743251400@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-03-02/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030618-1709980200-1743856200@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-03-09/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030619-1710585000-1744461000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-03-16/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030620-1711189800-1745065800@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-03-23/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T213001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204554Z UID:10039912-1711616400-1711623600@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:On the Sunny Side DESCRIPTION:“On the Sunny Side” is a daily morning program exploring American roots history with varying segments\, guests\, in studios\, and much more. A “this day” in American music history smorgasbord hosted by Kris Truelsen Monday-Friday 9 to 11am Eastern. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/on-the-sunny-side-2/2024-03-28/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/kris-truelsen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T210330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T203658Z UID:10036147-1711623600-1711627200@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:A.M. Americana DESCRIPTION:Join Josh Littleton every weekday morning from 11am to Noon Eastern for “A.M. Americana” featuring a wide variety of the most recent Americana releases with a healthy blend of bluegrass and country mixed in ensuring you’ll get your daily dose of great Americana music! URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/early-morning-americana-2/2024-03-28/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/josh-littleton-v.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T212638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204359Z UID:10039354-1711627200-1711630800@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Museum Talk DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about the Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s exhibits and programs? Go behind-the-scenes into the museum vault and learn about how museums work? Get acquainted with other museums and cultural hotspots? And sometimes just have a complete nerd-a-thon about history and culture with some geeky museum folks? Then Museum Talk is the show for you! Merging with BCM’s Radio Bristol Book Club (every fourth Thursday of the month)\, you can join hosts Scotty Almany\, Erika Barker\, and René Rodgers on the other Thursdays at Noon to explore all things museum-y\, hear some tunes\, and meet interesting people across the airwaves! URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-talk-2/2024-03-28/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/RENE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T212801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204448Z UID:10039618-1711634400-1711638000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Old Kentucky Bound DESCRIPTION:Few states have a deeper\, stronger heritage of traditional music than Kentucky. Fiddle and banjo music\, ballads\, blues\, gospel songs\, frolic pieces\, storytelling\, Kentucky has it all. Rich Kirby explores this rich vein\, from the earliest recordings to the young artists pushing the bounds of tradition today. Old Kentucky Bound airs Thursdays at 2pm. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/old-kentucky-bound-2/2024-03-28/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Old-Kentucky-Bound-with-Rich-Kirby-h-v.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T190305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204314Z UID:10039090-1711641600-1711645200@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Mountain Song and Story DESCRIPTION:Mountain Song & Stories tells the tales and Folklore of the people who make up the rich cultural tapestry of Central Appalachia. Showcasing influential Appalachian artisans and traditions through in depth interviews\, music and storytelling “Mountain Song & Stories” aims to promote our arts and culture for a greater understanding of the region.” \nTo go deeper into each week’s program content on “Mountain Song & Story\,” check out Toni’s “Mountain Song & Story Blog.”  URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/mountain-songs-and-stories-with-toni-doman-2/2024-03-28/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/toni.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T213001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204554Z UID:10039913-1711702800-1711710000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:On the Sunny Side DESCRIPTION:“On the Sunny Side” is a daily morning program exploring American roots history with varying segments\, guests\, in studios\, and much more. A “this day” in American music history smorgasbord hosted by Kris Truelsen Monday-Friday 9 to 11am Eastern. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/on-the-sunny-side-2/2024-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/kris-truelsen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T210330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T203658Z UID:10036148-1711710000-1711713600@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:A.M. Americana DESCRIPTION:Join Josh Littleton every weekday morning from 11am to Noon Eastern for “A.M. Americana” featuring a wide variety of the most recent Americana releases with a healthy blend of bluegrass and country mixed in ensuring you’ll get your daily dose of great Americana music! URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/early-morning-americana-2/2024-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/josh-littleton-v.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085154 CREATED:20230809T211740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204005Z UID:10038530-1711713600-1711715400@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Farm and Fun Time Noon Show DESCRIPTION:Join the Kody Norris Show every Friday at noon as we resurrect the classic live radio format of the original WCYB Farm and Fun Time of the 1940’s and 1950’s! The Farm and Fun Time Noon Show is a throw back to the days when radio was king and the boys pay homage to\, and follow in the footsteps of\, bluegrass legends of all time while blending original material in the vein of those traditions. Tune in and travel back in time every Friday with the Kody Norris Show on The Farm and Fun Time Noon Show\, generously sponsored by Permatile Concrete Products. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/farm-and-fun-time-noon-show-2/2024-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSCF3284-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085155 CREATED:20230809T210842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T203926Z UID:10038265-1711715400-1711722600@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Country Song Round Up DESCRIPTION:Craving country authenticity? Then tune in each Monday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. EST for Country Song Round Up. Hear Roy Acuff to Dwight Yoakam\, twang aplenty and songs of substance. Your host and longtime music journalist\, Tom Netherland\, will present a good natured riot every week. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/country-song-round-up-2/2024-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CountrySongClassicswithTomNetherland.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085155 CREATED:20230809T213627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T205221Z UID:10042029-1711731600-1711735200@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:The Pocket DESCRIPTION:“The Pocket” is an hour-long\, weekly show that hopes to introduce the listener to soul music\, or at least remind them of something they might have forgotten about along the way. Playing his favorite soul songs on the radio is not something host Jared Bentley thought he’d get the chance to do\, but he’s certainly reveling in the opportunity\, so tune in and see what it’s all about. Tune in every Friday at 5pm EST. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/the-pocket-2/2024-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022_Radio_ThePocket_Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085155 CREATED:20230809T213807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T203538Z UID:10035853-1711789200-1711792800@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Woodsongs DESCRIPTION:Folksinger Michael Johnathon’s WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour is an hour long\, weekly live-audience\, Americana format show that presents the best grassroots and acoustic music to our global audience. Tune in every Saturday morning at 9am! URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/woodsongs-2/2024-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MJ_2017_HIRESsmall-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085155 CREATED:20230809T213001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204554Z UID:10039914-1711789200-1711796400@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:On the Sunny Side DESCRIPTION:“On the Sunny Side” is a daily morning program exploring American roots history with varying segments\, guests\, in studios\, and much more. A “this day” in American music history smorgasbord hosted by Kris Truelsen Monday-Friday 9 to 11am Eastern. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/on-the-sunny-side-2/2024-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/kris-truelsen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085155 CREATED:20231002T122338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T212904Z UID:10030621-1711794600-1745670600@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum! DESCRIPTION:Date: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons  \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Students may bring their own instruments\, or they can be provided as a loan while your child is participating in the program. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors. Weekly classes will be held throughout the year\, and students can join the program at any point in the year. \nRegistration is required to participate in this program. You can download the Registration Forms and bring it with you when you drop off your child for their first lesson or complete it at the museum’s front desk upon arrival.  Each week\, lessons will be filled based on arrival and capped at 30 students. Registration allows you to participate but does not guarantee your spot each week. \nWe do not offer online registration or spot reservations for this program. Lessons can be purchased as-you-go for $5 or as a bundle of ten pre-paid lessons for $45. The bundle is a discounted rate and will expedite your check-in process\, but does not guarantee your spot each week. The class will be closed if capacity is reached before your arrival. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nRegistration Forms: Please bring all three forms with you when you arrive for your first lesson. \n\nRegistration Form\nStudent Contract\nMedia Release Form\n\nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after-school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids-at-the-museum/2024-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Callie-Camp-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085155 CREATED:20230809T210330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T203658Z UID:10036149-1711796400-1711800000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:A.M. Americana DESCRIPTION:Join Josh Littleton every weekday morning from 11am to Noon Eastern for “A.M. Americana” featuring a wide variety of the most recent Americana releases with a healthy blend of bluegrass and country mixed in ensuring you’ll get your daily dose of great Americana music! URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/early-morning-americana-2/2024-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/josh-littleton-v.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T085155 CREATED:20240302T154244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T170149Z UID:10030840-1711803600-1711810800@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org SUMMARY:Big Al and Sandy Show DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Big Al Wheetley and Sandy Shortridge.  Every Saturday 1-3p EST. URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/big-al-and-sandy-show/2024-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Radio Programs END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR