| Institute of American Music Newsletter |
Fall Barn Dance Under The Full Moon Fall is just around the corner and there's no better way to usher in the season than coming to the September barn dance–especially since it falls under a full moon. You won't want to miss the barn dance this Friday, September 8th in Mapleton. Great acoustic music will ring through the rafters to make your heart light and get your feet moving. Please remember to bring a snack to share with your fellow dancers, musicians and friends. The dancing and music will begin at 7:00 and run until 9:00. Click here for directions. September Jam Session The jam session will be held September 21st at 7:00 in room 201 of the Provo Library. The jam sessions provide an informal setting to practice your tunes, rhythm, playing with other musicians and having fun. Please come join us! Fiddlefest Website Now Available The 4th annual Fall Fiddlefest will be held October 28th at the Tahitian Noni Auditorium at Riverwoods in Provo. The Fiddlefest website is now available with downloadable registration forms, schedules, information on judging criteria, rules, evening concert, cash prizes, contact numbers, judges, eligibility, directions to the venue and much more. You'll want to bookmark this site as it will be updated with more information as it comes available. The website address is www.fiddlefest.net. Performance Opportunities at Thanksgiving Point Thanksgiving Point is looking for volunteer musicians to play during the Farmers Market each Friday from September 8 th — October 6th. Thanksgiving Point will give band members a free pass to some of their attractions in return for performing. I’m aware of three spots that have already been taken by some of our IAM musicians–so don’t delay! If interested please contact Jon Clegg at: (801) 768-7453- Office IAM Calendar Click here to see what is scheduled. IAMF Want Ads For Sale Soft Upright Bass Case
Soft case for upright 3/4 bass. $150.00 when purchased new. Will sell for best offer. New Johnson Banjo Johnson banjo comes with a soft case. The owner is asking $200.00. New Martin Guitar Reduced in Price Martin guitar comes with a hard shell case, humidifier and two full sets of strings, Series:000-1. Asking $800.00 (List price is $1,300). New Full Size Violin Andare violin handmade in Romania with 6 year old wood.
Asking $800.00. Wanting to Buy Used Beginner Mandolin Corene Casper is interested in buying a used beginner mandolin. If you've got an old one that isn't being used, please give Corene a call at 785-9387. Upright Bass Lisa Bradshaw is interested in buying an affordable upright bass. Her number is 423-3718 if you have any information. Radio Programs KTMP 1340 AM KRCL 90.9 FM Radio KRCL 90.9 FM Radio KUER 90 FM Radio KUER 90 FM Radio
The Institute of American Music was founded in 1993 for the purpose of providing individuals and groups the opportunity to study traditional American and Bluegrass music. It provides a forum for students at all skill levels whereby they may learn from one another through means of individual lessons, group performances and informal workshops. The Institute provides a well-rounded musical experience for those desiring to develop their talents in acoustic music.
For more information about I.A.M. call Mark Geslison at 375-1188.
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