September 7 – December 7, 2023 @ Southwest Virginia Museum
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park announces the fall semester of the WiseJAMS music program. WiseJAMS seeks to preserve our important Appalachian Mountain music heritage by offering low-cost classes in fiddle, old-time banjo and guitar to small groups of students in after-school settings.
Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 7and run through Thursday, Dec. 7 for the 2023 fall session. Classes are held at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park on Thursdays from3:45 – 5:45 p.m. and serve students in grades 3-8. Youth who participate in this program are required to attend all weekly classes. During the classes, students will receive an after-school snack and a 90-minute instructional session. Full Pay $120; Half-Pay $60; Scholarships are available as well.
For more information about the WiseJAMS music program, call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322, or email Retha Cole atdoretha.cole@dcr.virginia.gov.
The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Category: Music, Workshop, Youth and Family