JAMkids Grundy Area
The Junior Appalachian Musicians Program of Grundy County gives kids the opportunity to learn fiddle, guitar, banjo, and singing in the Appalachian tradition of music and to form friendships while playing and learning together in a wholesome environment. JAMkids also get to experience additional concerts and demonstrations from visiting musicians, have the chance to perform at local community events, and the opportunity for fieldtrips to regional music festivals.
Registration is open for Summer Sessions with the Junior Appalachian Musicians Program of Grundy County!
Classes take place at the Littell Partin Center, or “the old Grundy County High School building” at 14399 US-41 in Tracy City on 2nd & 4th Mondays at 4:00-5:30 p.m.
June 8th June 22nd
July 13th July 27th
August 10th August 24th
JAM classes are suited for kids ages 8-18, with “Junior JAM” (beginning fiddle, ukulele, singing & percussion) available to kids from ages 4-7. Families with younger children are welcome to stay and be amongst the music. Parents and guardians may accompany their children in the classroom during lessons or wait in the hallway or outside the building.
Our local JAM program is made possible by the South Cumberland Community Fund, the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, the Caverns, Gold Tone banjo company and the many people who have donated instruments, time, and resources, and all the families who are supporting their children’s interest in music.
JAMkids Grundy Area is offered on a sliding scale basis from no cost to low-cost, 0-$150 per semester according to what a family is able to contribute to the program. No child is turned away who wants to learn how to play music, and we hope to accommodate as many as are able to come and JAM with us!
Please contact program director Cara Kitzrow at grundyjamkids@gmail.com with any questions.
Let’s JAM, Grundy!
