JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – University School will host “Pickin’ in The Schoolyard” on Saturday, April 23 on the campus of East Tennessee State University from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This event is an annual fundraiser for the Junior Appalachian Musicians Program (JAM) at University School. It will include several student groups performing Appalachian music throughout the event. Members of ETSU’s Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, JAM string bands and other University School students are scheduled to perform on both the school lawn and in the gymnasium.
JAM is an after-school music program that introduces students to the Appalachian music of their communities and the region through small group and string band instruction. University School was the first school in Tennessee to offer this program to its students.
“Pickin’ in The Schoolyard” will also include food/vendors for purchase. Suggested admission is $3. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside.
For more information, call (423) 439-4333 or email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> .
