JAM 2025/2026 Program
JAM is MOVING to First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Waynesville
Junior Appalachian Musicians Program
HCAC offers this after-school program for students in grades 4–12 to learn to play fiddle, banjo, and guitar in Appalachian styles from well-known local musicians. JAM is designed to acquaint area young people with their cultural heritage through hands-on instruction in mountain music. Learn more at www.JAMkids.org.
Each week, our talented instructors share their knowledge of regional traditional music with children in after-school classes. The emphasis is on community, learning the old-time styles of playing and singing, developing listening skills and creativity, and continuing the folk traditions that have shaped our mountain culture for over 200 years.
Beginning in Fall 2025, JAM classes will take place at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Waynesville.
JAM is a welcoming and inspiring place for students to come after school—a safe, creative environment where they can build confidence, connect with peers, and experience the joy of making music together. The friendships and musical bonds formed at JAM can last a lifetime.
Thank You to Our 2023 - 2024 School Year Sponsors
Wayne Henderson Foundation
This project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
