Institute of American Music Newsletter

Fall Fiddlefest Coming In November

The Fall Fiddlefest will be held November 1st at the Tahitian Noni Auditorium at Riverwoods in Provo. Performances will begin at 1:00 and continue throughout the afternoon. Performers should prepare 3 tunes lasting no more than 10 minutes total. Please contact Sheri Cluff at 471-7008 or via email at sacluff@msn.com to reserve your time slot. The performance times will be scheduled on a first come first served basis, so don’t delay in contacting Sheri. Since this is not a competition, there are no registration forms or fees to worry about, however there is a $1.00 admission for the afternoon and $5.00 for the evening concert. Or, you can purchase an all-day event ticket for $5.00, which gets you into all the performances. We’re also offering a $25.00 family ticket.

Door prizes from The Acoustic Musician will given out that night.

The evening concert will feature three bands: “Mountain Strings” the BYU touring ensemble, “The Cluffs” winners of the Byron Anderson Old Time Youth and Family Band Competition, and the headliner band for the evening, “Fire on the Mountain”.

Fire on the MountainThe Cluffs

In the spring of 2009 we’ll resume the band competition Fiddlefest–so start planning now for the tunes you’ll play to win BIG MONEY!

For more information and directions concerning the Fall Fiddlefest, please check out the website below:

fiddlefest.net

The Barn in MapletonNovember Barn Dance

The November Barn Dance will be held Friday, November 7th from 7:00-9:00 at The Barn in Mapleton. We offer live acoustic music for dancing with a caller and instructor to teach you the steps. This is a great way to relax after a busy week, and best of all, it’s free! We provide the water and ask that you bring a snack to share.

Click here for directions to the Barn.

IAM Calendar

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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.