May 25 - The Blue Ridge Music Center will kick-off the 2013 Summer Concert Series on Memorial Day Weekend in Galax, just north of Mount Airy and Boone NC.
"For centuries, music-making has been a big part of family life in the Blue Ridge and these traditions passed down from one generation to the next," says Erynn Marshall Program manager for the Blue Ridge Music Center. Family music, along with support from local music teachers and programs like JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) that provide after school music programs, have fostered a vibrant music scene in Galax and other nearby communities. Many local children and teens are very accomplished players, compete in fiddlers conventions and win many awards for their musical gifts. The Blue Ridge Music Center will be celebrating this cultural heritage on May 25th, when many of the region's remarkable young musicians will be showcased in special events at TradFest.
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of events including an instrument petting zoo (please touch the instruments), a kids' singing and art workshop, jamming and a 3 PM concert featuring some of the best youth bands and musicians in the Blue Ridge including: the New Spring Valley Boys, Old-Grass, Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) and other guests. "We'll even teach you how to square dance so bring the whole family for this exciting day of music and show your support for these wonderful young artists who are the next generation of great mountain musicians. You might even be inspired to take up playing an instrument yourself." states Erynn.
Detailed Schedule of TRADFEST! Events:
Youth Jam (breezeway) 12-2:30 PM. All welcome, including the young at heart. Free
Instrument Petting Zoo - 12-5 PM.Try out a variety of stringed instruments for fun and get tips on how to play from musicians from the Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild. Free.
Crankie Ballad Workshop
"For centuries, music-making has been a big part of family life in the Blue Ridge and these traditions passed down from one generation to the next," says Erynn Marshall Program manager for the Blue Ridge Music Center. Family music, along with support from local music teachers and programs like JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) that provide after school music programs, have fostered a vibrant music scene in Galax and other nearby communities. Many local children and teens are very accomplished players, compete in fiddlers conventions and win many awards for their musical gifts. The Blue Ridge Music Center will be celebrating this cultural heritage on May 25th, when many of the region's remarkable young musicians will be showcased in special events at TradFest.
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of events including an instrument petting zoo (please touch the instruments), a kids' singing and art workshop, jamming and a 3 PM concert featuring some of the best youth bands and musicians in the Blue Ridge including: the New Spring Valley Boys, Old-Grass, Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) and other guests. "We'll even teach you how to square dance so bring the whole family for this exciting day of music and show your support for these wonderful young artists who are the next generation of great mountain musicians. You might even be inspired to take up playing an instrument yourself." states Erynn.
Detailed Schedule of TRADFEST! Events:
Youth Jam (breezeway) 12-2:30 PM. All welcome, including the young at heart. Free
Instrument Petting Zoo - 12-5 PM.Try out a variety of stringed instruments for fun and get tips on how to play from musicians from the Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild. Free.
Crankie Ballad Workshop
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| Elizabeth LaPrelle |
(classroom)
1:30-2:30pm. Crankies are artwork on scrolls that you can wind to tell
the story of a song or tune. Kids will have great fun with this creative
art project and get to sing at the same time with Anna Roberts-Gevalt
and Elizabeth LaPrelle. Free. Reserve in advance.
Trad-is-Rad Youth Concert and Squaredance: New Spring Valley Boys / Old Grass / Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM). (mainstage) 3 pm. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets $5.
Trad-is-Rad Youth Concert and Squaredance: New Spring Valley Boys / Old Grass / Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM). (mainstage) 3 pm. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets $5.
Concerts are made possible with the support of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and National Park Service. The Blue Ridge Music Center is located at milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway only 10 miles from Galax, Virginia and 20 miles from Mount Airy, North Carolina. Music Center hours: 10am-5pm open everyday after May 23rd. Bring a picnic, folding chairs, your friends and the whole family! No alcohol or pets. Smokehouse BBQ available on concert nights. The Blue Ridge Music Center has mainstage concerts every weekend through August in the outdoor amphitheater at the foot of beautiful Fisher Peak. Also enjoy free Mid Day Mountain Music 12-4 PM daily and the free Roots of American Music museum.
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