Pacolet Junior Appalachian Musicians
Summer Camp:
July 16-20, 2018. Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12pm. On Friday, July 20at 12pm, join us for a concert finale.
Fall Semester:
September 12-November 14, 2018. Wednesday 4-6pm kids, 6-7pm adults
Spring Semester:
January 16-March 20, 2019. Wednesday 4-6pm kids, 6-7pm adults
PacJAM provides an opportunity for area youth to experience community through the joy of participating in traditional music.
Local students and their teachers are taking their part in a multi-state regional effort to preserve the music of the Appalachian cultural heritage, filling the halls and galleries of TFAC with guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and ukulele music each week, . In addition to instrument instruction, students learn local music history and theory, ear training, dance, folklore, and rhythm development.
Now in it’s 5th year, PacJAM offers ten-week sessions each fall and winter/spring semester, as well as an intensive day camp one week each summer. Students of all skill levels ages 6-14 years old, as well as adults, are invited to join us for instruction in traditional music.
Instructors include: Phil Jenkins, Phil & Gaye Johnson, Hannah Seng, Amy & Bob Buckingham, plus special guest teachers.
New for this year, online registration and payment is available for all PacJAM classes. Click below to sign up or enroll your child. For questions or additional assistance, please email pacjam@tryonarts.org or call 828-859-8322.
Upcoming Classes
Summer Camp
Monday, July 16 - Friday, July 20. 8:30am-12pm
Summer camp is back with a week of hands-on immersion in Appalachian song, dance, and folklore. Students can choose from guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, or ukulele for ages 6 &7. The week ends with a concert finale on Friday, July 20 at 12pm for families and friends.
Summer camp is $150. Fee includes two 50 minute instruement lessons in your choice of instrument, plus dance instruction, folklore, snacks, and a Summer Camp t-shirt. If more than one child signs up, a 20% sibling discount is available.
Adult Summer Workshops
Tuesday & Thursday, July 17 & 19. 1-2:30pm
"Try on" a new instrument or hone your skills with workshops on Tuesday, July 17 & Thursday, July 19 from 1-2:30pm.
Expert instructors review the basics of folk music on your choice of instrument: banjo, madolin, fiddle, guitar or ukulele.
Attend one class for $30 or take in both for $50.
Fall Semester
Wednesdays, September 12 - November 14, 2018. 4-6pm
Each semester of PacJAM classes includes 10 consecutive group lessons for children ages 6 and up in traditional music on the instrument of their choice, plus folk signing, dance and storytelling. Ages 8 and up receive instruction in either guitar, banjo, mandolin, or fiddle, while ages 6 & 7 study ukulele.
Tuition is only $150 per semester, with rental instruments available for an additional $50 per semester.
Spring Semester
Wednesdays, January 16 - March 20, 2019. 4-6pm
Each semester of PacJAM classes includes 10 consecutive group lessons for children ages 6 and up in traditional music on the instrument of their choice, plus folk signing, dance and storytelling. Ages 8 and up receive instruction in either guitar, banjo, mandolin, or fiddle, while ages 6 & 7 study ukulele.
Tuition is only $150 per semester, with rental instruments available for an additional $50 per semester.
Adult Classes
Wednesdays, September 12 - November 14, 2018. 6-7pm
Wednesdays, January 16 - March 20, 2019. 6-7pm
Cross an item off your bucket list-learn to play an instrument! PacJAM's small group classes are led by friendly, professional musicians. Choose from instruction in ukulele, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, or guitar. This is the perfect opportunity to deepen your appreciation of the culture and history of our region while exploring musical theory.
The fee for each 10 week semester is $150, with rental instruments available for an additional fee.
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