Lessons
Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians (Boone JAM) is thrilled to announce its Spring Semester Recital, scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th, at the historic Appalachian Theatre in downtown Boone. The event is free to attend and will begin at 5:30 PM.
Boone JAM is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of Appalachia among the youth of the region through group music lessons. This semester's recital promises to be a delightful showcase of talent, featuring performances from twenty different classes focusing on traditional music genres, including Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, and Ukulele.
The venue for this recital, the Appalachian Theatre, holds a special place in Boone's cultural landscape, serving as a fitting backdrop for the budding talents of Boone JAM students. The lobby concession stand will be open during the performance for those that desire a snack and drink. Don't miss this opportunity to support the next generation of Appalachian musicians and immerse yourself in the timeless sounds of the mountains!
The Spring 2024 semester of Boone JAM music lessons will begin the week of February 20 & 22. Classes meet weekly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the Jones House and begin at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30. Each class lasts 45 minutes and is made up of five to six students. Lessons will not be held on the week of Watauga County Schools spring break (April 2 & 4). And end of semester recital will be held on May 14 at the Appalachian Theatre.
*REGISTRATION FOR FALL LESSONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN AUGUST
Cost:
Students 8-17: $75
(**Must be 8 years or older)
Students 18 and over: $125
Sibling Discount: $25 discount for each additional student
Instrument Rental Fee: $25 per semester
*Scholarship assistance is available upon request
*Email Cultural Resources Coordinator Brandon Holder with questions about group music lessons. brandon.holder@townofboone.net
About Boone JAM
The Boone JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) program offers small group music lessons for kids age 8 and over and adults in traditional styles of the region for fiddle, clawhammer banjo, guitar, mandolin, and ukulele.
The spring JAM semester runs from February to May, and the fall semester from September to December, each ending with an end-of-semester recital.
The Boone JAM program is an affiliate of the Junior Appalachian Musicians organization (www.jamkids.org). The program also receives support from the Wayne C. Henderson Scholarship and the North Carolina Arts Council.