Institute of American Music Newsletter
The Barn in Mapleton

November Barn Dance

The November barn dance will be held this Friday, November 2nd at 7:00 at The Barn in Mapleton. We’re excited to welcome Greg Tucker’s band as the musicians for the evening. Please remember to bring a snack to share with your fellow dancers and musicians. I’ve included a flyer you can download to spread the word about our monthly barn dances. Feel free to print some and put them up at work or hand out to friends and family. This free event makes a great Friday night of fun for everyone.

Click here to download and print the barn dance flyer.

Click here for directions.

Fall 2007 Fiddlefest PosterFall Fiddlefest This Saturday

We hope you all are planning to attend the Fall Fiddlefest this Saturday, November 3rd, at the Tahitian Noni Auditorium in The Riverwoods at Provo. Last year the venue sold out, so don’t delay purchasing your tickets. The first round of competition will begin at 1:00 with the second round beginning at 7:00 followed by The Tilby Williams Band in concert. For complete information please visit the official Fiddlefest website:

www.fiddlefest.net

Tilby Williams Band

BYU Folk Ensembles in Concert

The BYU Folk Music Ensembles will be in concert November 16th in the Madsen Recital Hall on the BYU Campus at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Harris Fine Arts Center ticket office (801-422-4322). Two for one coupons can be obtained from Folk Music Ensemble students. The featured groups are:

BYU Mariachi Band
BYU Klezmer Ensemble (East European Jewish music)
Mountain Strings (BYU's Touring Folk Music Ensemble

Performance Opportunities

If anyone is interested in performing at The Courtyard at Jamestown, a retirement center, please contact Laurie Smith at 377-3730.

Another performance opportunity is with the Santaquin Senior Citizens group. They meet at lunchtime on Fridays. If interested, please contact Claudia Peterson at 754-5310.

IAM Calendar

Click here to see what is scheduled.

IAMF Want Ads

For Sale

New Johnson Banjo
Johnson banjo comes with a soft case. The owner is asking $200.00. Contact Jessica Wilkinson at 400-6332 to see and play this instrument.

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) Call Jessica Wilkinson 400-6332 or Trent McCausland 360-7813 to see and play this guitar.

New Full Size Violin
Gliga GE II Andare violin hand made in Romania with 6 year old wood. Asking $600.00. To see and play this instrument, call Amy Dayton at 785-0725 or email her at:
amy@kdayton.com

Wanting to Buy

Upright Bass
Lisa Bradshaw is interested in buying an affordable upright bass. Her number is 423-3718 if you have any information.

Television Programs

“Song of the Mountains”
Channel 9 (UEN)
Every Sunday at 9:00 PM
Features incredible bluegrass music from festivals and performances

Radio Programs

KRCL 90.9 FM Radio
"The Bluegrass Express"
Every Sunday 2:00- 5:00 p.m.

KRCL 90.9 FM Radio
"Fret ‘N Fiddle"
Every Sunday 5:00- 7:00 p.m.

KUER 90 FM Radio
“A Prairie Home Companion”
Garrison Keillor hosts this long running variety show with lots of humor and great music.
Saturday 5:00-7:00 p.m.

KUER 90 FM Radio
"Thistle and Shamrock"
Every Saturday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
You'll love the Celtic music along with host Fiona Ritchie's beautiful Scottish accent.

KTMP 1340 AM
"The Old Time Country and Bluegrass Show"
Saturdays 3:00-4:00

KTMP 1340 AM
"The Country Edutainment Hour with Wayne Manning"
Thursdays 6:00-7:00

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.