JAMkids Grundy Area
The Junior Appalachian Musicians Program of Grundy County gives kids the opportunity to learn fiddle, guitar, banjo, ukulele and singing in the Appalachian tradition of music. The program is currently offered for free, and instruments are provided at no cost to students.
JAMkids are learning a valuable education in music, forming 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.
Fall Semester begins September 14th and includes nine classes, ending December 7th. We will also be playing at the Tickbush Festival in Midway on September 26th and at CaveFest on October 10th & 11th!
Classes take place at the Littell Partin Center, or “the old Grundy County High School building” at 14399 US-41 in Tracy City on Mondays at 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Fall Semester
September 14 1st JAM Class
September 21st JAM Class
September 26th Saturday 11:00 a.m. , Tickbush Festival at St. James Church in Midway
October 5th JAM Class
October 10th & 11th JAM tent at CaveFest
October 12th JAM Class
October 26th JAM Class
November 2nd JAM Class
November 9th JAM Class
November 16th JAM Class
December 7 Last Class - Open House Littell Partin Center 7th
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 currently offered at no cost (contributions accepted!)
Please contact program director Cara Kitzrow at grundyjamkids@gmail.com with any questions.
Let’s JAM, Grundy!
