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August 2024

Provide tools and support to teach traditional Appalachian music, including fiddle, banjo, and guitar, through small group instruction.

Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM) students with Governor and First Lady

Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)

August 9, 2024
Galax, VA

Junior 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.

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Governor and First Lady watch student play violin
Governor and First Lady watch student play violin
Governor and First Lady watch student play violin
Governor and First Lady watch student play violin
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Official Governor Youngkin Photos by Shealah Craighead

Please direct questions and inquiries to lori.massengill@governor.virginia.gov.