Institute of American Music Newsletter

Fall Bluegrass Fiddle Fest

The Fall Fiddlefest will be held November 14th 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.

The evening concert will feature three of the winning bands from last spring’s competition: Firefly, Silver Rails and Engines of Commotion.

FiddleFest 2009 Guest Artists

In the spring of 2010 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

Halloween Barn Dance

The Barn in Mapleton

The October Barn Dance will be held Friday, October 30th from 7:00-9:00 at The Barn in Mapleton. All are invited to wear a costume or come as you are. This is a great way to have some FREE Halloween fun! Please bring 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.