Scott Napier to head new bluegrass program at Owensboro Community & Technical College
Owensboro, KY is set to add another arrow in their quiver to become known the “bluegrass capitol of the world,” with the launching of a Bluegrass and Traditional Music program at the Owensboro Community and Technical College, located in the city center. As Program Coordinator for this new effort, OCTC has brought on noted mandolinist […]
Tony Watt accepts faculty position at Berklee
The busiest bluegrass in Boston may be Tony Watt, who in addition to being a flat picker for hire, also teaches privately in the area, both in person and online, hosts the continuing Bluegrass Tuesdays concerts and jams in Cambridge, and serves as Vice President of the Boston Bluegrass Union. Tony now has another feather […]
Tim Stafford to be new ETSU Bluegrass Artist in Residence
The Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced that Tim Stafford will serve as their Artist in Residence for the 2023-24 academic year. This recurring one-year position was created to give students in the program the opportunity to study directly under recognized professionals in the industry, and gain […]
ETSU Bluegrass announces new instructors
The East Tennessee State University Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies program, which is included in the school’s Appalachian Studies department, has announced a number of new faculty members in the program. Seven teachers are joining as adjunct instructors, who Program Director Dan Boner says will offer a variety of skills and experiences to their […]
Applications being accepted for Steve Gulley Memorial Scholarship
The Bluegrass Music Endeavors Foundation, a charitable organization managed by bluegrass touring group, Crandall Creek, is now accepting applications for their Steve Gulley Memorial Scholarship. Named in honor of the late singer, songwriter, and bandleader, Steve Gulley, who died from cancer in 2020, the $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a college student who best […]
Boston Bluegrass Union launches CampusGrass web site
Boston Bluegrass Union, New England’s premiere source of bluegrass music, and promoters of the celebrated Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, has launched a new web site designed to offer resources and support for young people looking to start a bluegrass club at their school or college. Called CampusGrass the site contains information to help young folks […]
ETSU Bluegrass seeking a voice teacher for fall 2022
The Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Program at East Tennessee State University is looking to hire an experienced voice instructor for an adjunct position during the upcoming 2022/2023 academic year. The position would be for private voice lessons with students in the program, so the ability to coach vocalists in bluegrass, country, and/or old time [...] Raymond McLain retires from Morehead State University
This article on the retirement of celebrated bluegrass educator Raymond McLain was written by Olyvia Neal, editor of The Trail Blazer, Morehead State University's student newspaper, where it first appeared. She also took the photos that accompany this piece. When Raymond McLain walked off stage with his students for nearly the last time for their end [...] Job opening at ETSU Bluegrass program
The Bluegrass, Old Time & Country Music Studies department at East Tennessee Sate University is advertising a part time staff position. This job is for a Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for the department, and requires a wide range of skills and the ability to multitask. Experience in graphic design, public relations, marketing, or a related [...] ETSU Bluegrass announces Artists in Residence for 2021/22
The Bluegrass, Old Time & Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced their Artist in Residence appointments for the 2021-'22 academic year. Brittany Haas and Mike Compton have been named to this faculty position after an exhaustive process of interviews with major artists in our music. Both will provide on campus, [...] 