23rd Annual Joe Val Bluegrass Festival February 15-17, 2008 Sheraton Hotel Framingham, Framingham, MA

How to Present Bluegrass in the Schools: A Workshop for Bands and Musicians

NOTE: Below is information for the 2007 Festival - Check back here later for
information about workshop activities for Joe Val 2008.

Sunday, February 18, 2007
at the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival

This is a brand new workshop for 2007. The purpose of this workshop is to train local musicians how to present school programs, what tools the IMBA has to offer, and tips on getting presentations into local schools. Nancy Cardwell of the IBMA will be co-teaching along with the bluegrass band Special Consensus.

The workshop is designed for experienced bluegrass musicians who are interested in teaching this method of presenting bluegrass to children of different ages, including how to introduce bluegrass instruments, the history of bluegrass, and demonstrating different vocal and instrumental styles.

Please email Nancy Cardwell at the IBMA for further information at nancyc@ibma.org or call her at 888-438-4262. The workshop will take place at the festival on Sunday, February 18, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM.