March 2009 IAM Newsletter

Spring Bluegrass Fiddle Fest Adds Novice Division

The Spring Bluegrass Fiddle Fest will be held April 111th at the Tahitian Noni Auditorium at Riverwoods in Provo. This year we’re adding a novice division for any band who has never won or placed in a band competition. The novice participants will only play one round. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top bands. Performers should prepare 3 tunes lasting no more than 12 minutes total. The top six bands will advance to the second round held that evening. Competition slots will be scheduled on a first come first served basis, so don’t delay in registering your band.

This year we have a beautiful new guitar, Nay straps and a few other surprises to offer as door prizes.

For more information and registration forms please visit the official Fiddle Fest website

fiddlefest.net

Prizes are as follows:

Standard Division
1st Place- $500.00
2nd Place-$250.00
3rd Place-$125.00
4th 5th 6th Place-Gift Certificates

Novice Division
1st Place- $50.00
2nd Place- $30.00
3rd Place- $20.00

April Barn Dance

The Barn in Mapleton

The April Barn Dance will be held Friday, April 10^th from 7:00-9:00 PM at The Barn in Mapleton. There are only two barn dances left before our summer break, so plan on coming with a snack to share.

Click here for directions to the Barn.

IAM Calendar

Click here to see what is scheduled.

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.