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July 22-23, 2016
Ashe County Park, Jefferson, NC
• Appalachian Barn Dance
Friday Night
• Individual and Band
Competitions on Saturday
• Cash Prizes & Jamming!
• Camping Opens Friday,
July 22, 8am
• Art, Craft and Luthier Area
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47th Annual Ashe County Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention
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Friday-Saturday, July 22-23, 2016 | Ashe Park, Jefferson, NC | www.AsheFiddlersConvention.org
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Welcome!
to the 47th Annual
Ashe County
Bluegrass and
Old Time Fiddlers
Convention
The Ashe County Arts Council
is pleased to be the sponsor of this
47-year-old tradition.
Begun in 1971 by the Rotary Club of the Jeffersons, the
Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
celebrates the music of our mountain region.
Funds raised at the Fiddlers Convention will support the
Ashe County Arts Council’s Junior Appalachian
Musicians Program – JAM.
Sit back … relax … and get ready for an enjoyable two days
of great music and entertainment!
MUSEUM OF ASHE COUNTY HISTORY
Exhibits, Programs, & Events Documenting Life
in a Southern Appalachian County. Free fun for
the entire family!
Visit the new Moonshine & Music exhibit
featuring a life-sized diorama of mid 20th century
moonshine production and an exhibit of 3 very
special Appalachian musicians.
301 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640
336.846-1904 • www.ashehistory.org
MOUNTAIN FARM LIFE MUSEUM
This museum houses all kinds of farm equipment
and history. Many old farming tools, equipment,
and home items such as butter churns and spinning
wheels are on display showing how farm work
was done in the past. They also have a donated
outhouse!
Located in Ashe County Park. Golf cart shuttle
available Saturday during the Fiddlers
Convention. 336.982-2401
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Mountains
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Jefferson, NC 28640
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—FIBERS—
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Fiber Arts
Christie Hoffman
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on First Street, West Jefferson
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—BOOKS—
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Millers Creek, NC 28651
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—LUTHIER—
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5601 Big Ivy Road
Purlear, NC 28665
336.973-5066
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Welcome fun and music lovers to the Annual Ashe
County Bluegrass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention!
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Participant
and Audience
Information
REGISTRATION: Competitions held on Saturday
only. Registration backstage day of event 10 A.M.- 7
P.M. Competition slots are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Refunds will be given to musicians
following the individual’s performance.
TICKET INFORMATION: Available in advance at the
Ashe Arts Center (336-846-2787) or at the gate (cash
or check only). $5 Friday, $10 Saturday, $15 weekend
pass. Children 12 and under, FREE with paying adult.
CAMPING INFORMATION: $10/night (no electricity,
no hookups); $15/night, electricity (limited
availability). Opens Friday at 8am. Campsites are assigned on a first come-first served basis. Reservations not accepted in advance.
No open fires. Generators are not to run during competitions. No refunds. Camping permits are not tickets. If you must leave, only your
admission wristband is valid for readmission. This is a family-friendly event! Law enforcement, park employees, and Fiddlers Convention
Committee members will be on premises 24 hours daily.
PARK RULES: Park gates close at midnight. No alcohol. No swimming in the pond. No open-carry firearms. Pets on a leash only. No
open fires.
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Competition Rules
Please review the Competition Rules, as the registration, scheduling, performance, scoring and refund policies should all
reflect and support these rules:
1. Registration is to be completed backstage the day of the Convention. No pre-registration required. All contestants must be
registered before the posted cutoff time for the categories in which they wish to participate.
2. An Old Time Band shall consist of not less than three basic string instruments. One instrument shall be a fiddle and the
second instrument shall be a claw hammer (old time style) banjo. Not more than seven musicians shall perform with an Old
Time Band.
3. A Bluegrass Band shall consist of not less than three basic string instruments. One instrument shall be a Bluegrass-style
banjo. The second instrument shall be either a mandolin or fiddle. Not more than seven musicians shall perform with a
Bluegrass Band.
4. Contestants may compete with one band only.
5. Contestants may also compete individually. Individual and band judging is separate and distinct. Contestants performing
with a band shall not be judged individually while performing with the band.
6. Only authentic folk songs will be judged in the folk song competition. Singer may be accompanied by one other musician
performing on a string instrument. Singer may play an instrument if they so choose. Just before stage introductions,
performer shall inform the emcee of the song selection to be announced in the introduction.
7. Only authentic bluegrass and old time songs will be permitted during the competition. Bands will be allowed to perform up
to two songs including vocal entries. Copy written music shall not be performed. Just before stage introductions, performers
(both individual and band) shall inform the emcee of the song selections to be announced in the introduction.
8. Individual contestants and Youth Bands may be accompanied during their performances by a back-up rhythm instrument.
The backup player may be either a Youth or Adult performer.
9. Individual contestants may perform only once per event in a given category. For instance, a contestant may only perform
once in the Guitar event in the Adult category. However, Youth contestants may compete on the same instrument in both
Youth and Adult categories. Contestants may compete in no more than 3 individual events, excluding Band and Dance
competitions.
10. Individual and band song performances are limited to not more than five (5) minutes.
11. The Dance competition will be before the band competition on Saturday. Steel tap dancing is permitted. Individual
competition only. Judging will be based on a. Timing; b. Technique; c. Ability to project to the audience; d. Level of enjoyment!
12. Instrumental and Singing events will be judged based on: a. Tuning; b. Timing; c. Teamwork; and d. Balance.
13. Electric, electronic, wind, percussion or any other type of instrument shall not be permitted on stage at any time. The only
exception may be for the harmonica with an advance ruling of the judges.
14. Contestants (individual and band) shall present their correct entry number as they go on stage. Contestants shall also
provide the names of the songs to be performed (see #6 and #7 above).
15. Registration to compete in the Fiddlers Convention includes all contestants’ agreement to allow their performances to be
recorded and reproduced free of claim by the Ashe County Arts Council. The Arts Council may use recorded and reproduced
performances to promote the event and its fundraising efforts. No recording for reproduction shall be made without the
express permission of the Ashe County Arts Council.
16. The names of judges will be provided by the Ashe County Arts Council. Lobbying or otherwise influencing the judging shall
not be permitted. Direct appeals of the judging results shall not be directed to the judges themselves without the agreement
of the Ashe County Arts Council and judges.
17. In the event of any stage malfunction (lighting, stage or other occurrence beyond the control of the contestant(s)),
contestants will be permitted to repeat the entire performance with no penalty. In the event of instrument problems (broken
string or similar occurrence), contestants will be permitted to repeat the entire performance with no penalty.
18. A full set of prizes will be awarded in all categories with sufficient contestants, with one (1) band being counted as one (1)
contestant.
19. All contestants shall be charged for admission as any other attendee and can be reimbursed following the individual
contestant’s performance. A single contestant can only receive a refund for Saturday’s paid admission regardless of how many
times the contestant performs on stage. Accompaniment musicians cannot be reimbursed for admission. Complimentary
tickets shall not be reimbursed. Youth under the age of twelve shall not be reimbursed.
20. Interpretation and enforcement of these rules is the sole responsibility of the Ashe County Arts Council and its
representatives. Rulings are final.
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Emcees & Judges
Dale Morris
© Michael Lane
Steve Kilby
John Turner
Dale Morris (Emcee) has been playing and judging at our region’s
fiddlers conventions for almost forty years. He also has been serving as a
festival emcee for over a dozen years, and his experience as a musician,
convention judge, and also as a music historian gives him a unique
background as a Master of Ceremonies.
Steve Kilby (Judge) is a 30-year veteran of many bands, recordings,
and competitions. Steve learned much of the music he plays from his
grandfather, and is honored to be part of a living musical tradition. Steve is
a popular instructor with the JAM Program and also at John C. Campbell
Folk School. Over the years, Steve’s guitar wizardry has earned him
many honors including: Seven-time Fiddler’s Grove guitar champion, two
first-place ribbons and a best all-around performer trophy from Galax
convention, and North Carolina State guitar champion. Instrumental
Specialty: guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo
Trevor McKenzie
Lynn Worth
Trevor McKenzie (Judge) is a multi-instrumentalist and singer originally
from southwest Virginia. Encouraged initially by family and church music,
his formal musical training began at Jim Lloyd’s Barbershop in Rural
Retreat, Virginia. Trevor currently lives in western North Carolina where
he performs as a sideman with several regional acts including the Elkville
String Band and the Laurel Creek String Band. On weekdays, he puts his
historical knowledge and dusting skills to work in the archives of the W. L.
Eury Appalachian Collection at Appalachian State University. Instrumental
Specialty: fiddle
Lynn Worth (Judge) is a native of Ashe County who now lives in Sparta. She plays old time and
bluegrass on a number of instruments, performs regularly at the Alleghany Jubilee in Sparta
and with several local bands, and she was one of the founders of the Alleghany County Fiddlers
Convention. She is also a freelance editor. Instrumental Specialty: bass, banjo, fiddle, a little guitar.
John Turner (Lead Dance Judge) is from Boone and has performed and participated in all levels
of competition for over twenty years. His specialty is a cross between flat foot dancing and buck
dancing. John is also a familiar caller of dances in the area. You can find him at the Todd Mercantile
for their community dances on the ‘teenth’ Friday of each month. He conducts workshops and
teaches freshmen classes in traditional dance at ASU.
Sound provided by Tim Varner and Jerry Smith.
Acknowledgements
The Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention wouldn’t be possible without the untold hours “behind the
scenes” by committee members and volunteers. Special thanks to: Ashe Civic Center, Ashe County Board of Commissioners,
Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, Ashe County Public Library, Lee Beckworth, Farm Life Museum, Kim Hadley, Jefferson
Post, John Maddocks, Mountain Aire Golf Course, Mountain Times, Scott Turnmyre and Ashe County Park Staff, St. Francis
Catholic Church, Tim Varner and Jerry Smith, the sound guys!, Todd Ruritan Club, Town of Lansing, 580 WKSK, The Farm.
Fiddlers Convention Committee: Michael Bell, Phillip Cole, Dave Eastburn, Jay Gibbs, Jim Greene, Kathy Howell, John
MacConnell, Gary Poe, Susan Powers, Jim and Karen Reynolds. Ashe County Arts Council Staff: Jane Lonon, Executive
Director; Linda Dreyer, Director of Operations; Rebecca Williams, Program Director. Special thanks to the many musicians
and friends of the Fiddlers Convention who have offered advice, ideas, opinions, suggestions, and good wishes to ensure
the success of the annual Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention. And a great big thank you to the many
volunteers who have pitched in to make this year’s event a success!
Schedule
Friday, July 22 • 7 P.M.
Appalachian Barn Dance!
at Lakeview Shelter
10 A.M.
Adult
2nd
3rd
$300
$200
Bluegrass Band
$400
$300
Bluegrass Fiddle
$100
$75
Old Time Band
Old Time Fiddle
Guitar
Dobro
Mandolin
Bluegrass Banjo
Old Time Banjo
Bass Fiddle
Autoharp
Dulcimer
Folk Song
Dance
$400
$100
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
Rosette
4th
5th
6th
$100
$75
$50
$200
$100
$50
Rosette
Rosette
N/A
$40
Rosette
Rosette
N/A
$50
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
$40
Rosette
Gates Open to the Public
11 A.M.-2 P.M. Youth Individual
Youth Band Competitions
Competition Categories
1st
(Campground opens
Friday, July 22 at 8 A.M.)
Saturday, July 23 • 10 A.M.
• Old Time Square Dance with Four
Couple Figures, Big Circles, Reels, Flat
Foot and Two Step Dances
• Strictly Strings Band and Zephyr
Lightning Bolts
• John Turner, Caller
• All Levels, Beginners Welcome
• Admission $5
Event
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Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
N/A
$75
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
N/A
$50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2-6 P.M.
Adult Individual Competitions
6-7 P.M.
Dance Competitions
7 P.M.
Youth Award Presentations
7:30 P.M.
Adult Band Competition
TBA
Adult Award Presentations
REGISTRATION:
Registration is to be completed back stage the day of the
convention. No pre-registration required. Competition slots are
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Refunds will be given to
musicians following the individual’s performance.
Youth
Event
1st
Band
Bluegrass Fiddle
Old Time Fiddle
Guitar
Dobro
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Mandolin
Bluegrass Banjo
Old Time Banjo
Bass Fiddle
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
2nd
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
3rd
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Total Prize Fund: $4,350
N/A
Youth Merit Award—Eligibility
• Any youth 16 years old and younger • Must be a competitor in the Youth Guitar or Youth Banjo category
• Award criteria includes: technical proficiency on the instrument, dedication to practicing, reliability for attending classes and
events, demonstrates outstanding promise as a musician and demonstrates of a love for traditional music
• Special consideration is given to youth who have participated in the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) Program
• Consideration is given to youth who reside in Ashe County
• Judging will be separate from competition rankings. Determination of the winner shall be made in consultation with Fiddler
Convention Judges and JAM Instructors. The Youth Merit Award for 2016 will be either a guitar or banjo.
Guitar: Handcrafted, three quarter sized, parlor youth Guitar with full sized Neck. Made of Quilted Cherry wood on the back and
sides, and a Sitka Spruce front.
Banjo: Handcrafted, Old Time Banjo with open back, 5-string. Made with a Maple Neck and Mountain Laurel Fret Board. The
head is a landscape scene reverse painted by Jane Maddocks.
Handcrafted and Donated
by John Maddocks.
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2015 Winners
2015 Youth Winners
Bluegrass Banjo: First, Clay Busic of Piney Creek; Second, Carter Wilson of Fleetwood ; Third, Trajan Wellington of Jefferson. Bluegrass
Fiddle: First, Kitty Amaral of Elk Creek, VA; Second, Cooper Parsons of Crumpler; Third, Samuel Tsolis of West Jefferson; Guitar: First,
Presley Barker of Traphill; Second, Anna Rollins of Wilkesboro; Third, Hazel Pasley of Sparta. Mandolin: First, Tatum Holloway of North
Wilkesboro; Second, Devin Hewie of Purlear; Third, Chaney Parsons of Roaring River. Old Time Banjo: First, Brittany Osborne of Jefferson;
Second, Samuel Tsolis of West Jefferson; Third, Harry Vickery of Wimberley, TX. Old Time Fiddle: First, Kitty Amaral, Elk Creek, VA;
Second, Wesley Coatney, Boone; Third, Madison Elmore, Hays. Band: First, Fiddles and Frets of Boone; Second, Foxtail String Band of
Boone; Third, Rug Rats of Wilkesboro
2015 Adult Winners
Bluegrass Band: First, Off Road of Kingsport, TNS; Second, Gaining Ground of Mocksville; Third, ClayBank of West Jefferson; Fourth, Open
Case Bluegrass Band of Troutdale; Fifth, Tommy Chandler and the Hustlers of Mocksville; Sixth, Unmerited Favor of West Jefferson. Old Time
Band: Blue Ridge Mountain Ramblers of Galax, VA; New River Renegades of Mouth of Wilson, VA; High Ridge Pickers of Charlotte; Lazy Annes
of Sparta; Uncle Joe and the Shady Rest of Wilkesboro. Autoharp: First, JoAnn Reed of Galax; Second, Vickie Boyd of Laurel Fork, VA; Third,
Virgil Adams of Galax. Bass Fiddle: First, Ben Silcox of Riner, VA; Second, Gary Trivette of Vilas; Third, Stacy Boyd of Laurel Fork; Fourth, Lynne
Powell of Mocksville; Fifth, Jerry Steinburg of Salem. Bluegrass Banjo: First, Steve Lewis of Todd; Second, Andy Lowe of Winston-Salem; Third,
Clay Russell of Troutdale, VA; Fourth, Brandy Miller of Fleetwood; Fifth, Eric Hardin of West Jefferson. Bluegrass Fiddle: First, Crystal Shipley
of Kingsport, TN; Second, Kitty Amaral, of Elk Creek, VA; Third, Sarah Lemonds, of Charlotte; Fourth, Lucas Pasley of Sparta; Fifth, Ben Silcox of
Riner, VA. Dobro: First, Glen Craver of Winston-Salem; Second, Dan Roark of Saltville, VA; Third, John Powell of Mocksville; Fourth, Jim Reynolds
of Glendale Springs; Fifth, Jimmy Ball of Cleveland. Dulcimer: First, Ehukai Teves of Bryson City; Second, Steve Kilby of Mouth of Wilson, VA;
Third, Lois Hornbostel of Bryson City; Fourth, John McCallum of Morehead City; Fifth, Jimmy Ball of Cleveland. Folk Song: First, Trevor McKenzie
of Zionville; Second, Lynne Powell of Mocksville; Third, Zach Arnold of West Jefferson; Fourth, Kathleen Burnett of Boone; Fifth, Jared Boyd of
Laurel Fork, VA. Guitar: First, Presley Barker of Traphill; Second, Steve Lewis of Todd; Third, Eric Hardin of West Jefferson; Fourth, Tyler Thompson
of Mountain City, TN; Fifth, Steve Kilby of Mouth of Wilson, VA. Mandolin: First, Rodney Hodges of Galax. VA; Second, Eric Hardin of West
Jefferson; Third, Josh Hicks of Hartwell, GA; Fourth, Brandon Hardin of West Jefferson; Fifth, Mose Waller of Chilhowie, VA. Old Time Banjo:
First, Jared Boyd of Laurel Fork, VA; Second, Trish Kilby Fore of Galax, VA; Third, Cathy Fink of Lansing; Fourth, Brittany Osborne of Jefferson;
Fifth, Willow Dillon of Boone. Old Time Fiddle: First, Chris Testerman of Lansing; Second, Kitty Amaral of Elk Creek, VA; Third, Erika Testerman of
Lansing; Fourth, Willow Dillon of Boone; Fifth, Ruth Shumway of Charlotte. Dance: First, Danny Shepherd of West Jefferson; Second, Stacy Boyd
of Laurel Fork, VA; Third, Lesley Osborne of Jefferson.
Friends of the Fiddlers
Would you like to support the Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention? Are you looking for an easy
way to support the work of the Ashe County Arts Council and the Junior Appalachian Musicians Program (JAM)?
Become a Friend of the Fiddlers! The annual Fiddlers Convention is just one way that the Arts Council helps to extend
our culture and to preserve our heritage. Join the Fiddlers Convention supporters; make your checks payable to the
Ashe County Arts Council.
Mountain Music Slow Jam
A Special
Thank You
FRIENDS
OF THE
FIDDLERS,
Marilyn &
Jay Gibbs and
John MacConnell
Mountain Music Slow Jams are open to anyone who wants experience playing and singing old-time standards at a moderately slow tempo and
in a supportive, educational and fun jam setting. The primary emphasis is on participants playing and hearing basic chord changes cleanly and in
time. Work is done on arrangements of selected material, and participants learn how to begin a song, how to order solos, how to end a song, and
how to communicate with the other musicians. Geared for beginners, these sessions are also open to experienced musicians who are welcomed
to assist with technique and timing.
When: First and third Fridays • Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Where: Ashe Library’s meeting room (access through side door of lower parking lot)
Visit the SLOW JAM Tent at the Fiddlers Convention located on the hill behind the Russ Blevins Shelter and the Main Stage.
Concessions
Thanks go to the following community partners for being an important part of the 47th Ashe Fiddlers Convention: Todd Ruritan Club –
hamburgers, hot dogs, bar-be-que and all the fixin’s; St. Francis Catholic Church Women’s Group – cakes and beverages; Town of Lansing and
GLAD – ice cream. YUMMY!
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Photo by Ryan Flanagan
Kick off the 47th Annual Bluegrass and Old Time
Fiddlers Convention with a Dance!
Friday,
July 22, 2016
7-10pm
Strictly Strings
The members of Strictly Strings Band came
up through the ranks of the Watauga County
JAM program and started playing out in public
about 2 years ago. They all play multiple
instruments, also having taken banjo, mandolin
and guitar classes in JAM. Most have gone
to music camps such as Peach Bottom, Pete
Wernick Camp and Swannanoa Gathering, as
well as the pre-concert workshops by musicians
performing at the Jones House set up by Mark
Freed. They are the next generation of Old
Time, Bluegrass and other genres and are like
sponges, soaking up the music. These young
musicians have a heart to play and have parents
who cared enough to put them in JAM, and
now are proud to take them to the many gigs
where they are requested.
Zephyr Lightning
Bolts
Ashe County Park, Jefferson
• Old Time Square Dance with 4-Couple Figures, Big Circles, and Reels
• Strictly Strings Band with Cecil Gurganus
• Zephyr Lightning Bolts
•
•
•
•
John Turner, Caller
Flat Foot and Two Step Dances
All Levels – Beginners Welcome
Admission $5.00
Tickets • 336.846-2787
www.AsheFiddlersConvention.org
Founded about 18 years ago, the Zephyr
Lightning Bolts have enjoyed performing
around the areas of Northwest North Carolina
and Southwest Virginia. Steve Bowen is the
bass player. His wife, Diane plays clawhammer
banjo, and their son, Jacob Bowen is the fiddler.
Friend, Chester McMillian is the guitarist.
The band has reconfigured over the years
with several guitarists, but now has a strong
musician in Chester. A somewhat unique
feature of the band is that all the four musicians
contribute to the vocals. Originally the Bowens
lived in the small Surry County Community of
Zephyr (Hence the Band’s name), but about
eight years ago, they moved across the Mitchell
River into the Wilkes County Community of
Pleasant Ridge, Steve’s home place.
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Calendar of Events
Blues in the Night
The Kruger Brothers
July 16, 2016 7:30 PM Ashe Civic Center
Martha Bassett and Carolina Chamber Jazz Ensemble playing
instrumental and vocal favorites from George Gershwin, Duke
Ellington, Cole Porter, and more!
January 26, 2017 7:30 PM Ashe Civic Center
Bluegrass like you’ve never heard it before!
Josh Lozoff: Life Is Magic
Western Piedmont Symphony Orchestra
March 18, 2017 7:30 PM Ashe Civic Center
Amazing illusions and close up magic for the whole family
September 23, 2016 7:30 PM Ashe Civic Center
Symphonic classics!
Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience
Missoula Children’s Theatre
October 22, 2016 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Ashe Civic Center
“Rapunzel” starring Ashe County’s youth
April 18, 2017 7:30 PM Ashe Civic Center
A tribute concert to the pioneer of rock and roll
Ola Belle Song School
April 21-23, 2017 Ashe Civic Center
Song writing workshops with Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer and
Joe Newberry
Emile Pandolfi in Concert
November 20, 2016 2:00 PM Ashe Civic Center
Outstanding pianist… “the best of the best” playing your
holiday favorites
Puddingstone and Irish Step Dancers
May 13, 2017 7:30 PM Ashe Civic Center
The fine wine of Celtic and folk music and dance
ASHE COUNTY LITTLE THEATRE 2016 SEASON
To Kill a
Mockingbird
Dramatization of Harper Lee’s
classic novel
Steel
Magnolias
Oct. 7 & 8 - 7:30 pm
October 9 - 2:00 pm
All performances are
held at the
Ashe Civic Center,
962 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC.
www.ashecountyarts.org www.ashecivic.com
A touching, funny story about the power of friendship
August 25, 26, 27 - 7:30 pm
August 28 - 2:00 pm
October 17-22,
October 22
3 pm & 7:30 pm
RAPUNZEL
starring Ashe County’s youth
All seating is reserved.
Tickets are available at the door, at the Ashe
Arts Center, and by phone using a credit card.
Call 336.846-2787.
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Junior Appalachian Musicians
JAM! Ashe County’s young people are jammin’! The Junior
Appalachian Musicians Program – or JAM - provides free
instruction from local musicians and educators on how
to play traditional musical instruments. Instruction is
offered to students in grades 4-6 on the banjo, guitar, and
fiddle through the After School Programs at Blue Ridge,
Westwood, Mountain View Elementary Schools, and at
Ashe County Middle School.
The Ashe JAM Program began in 2001, and since that time
over 500 students have taken advantage of this unique
program. JAM began in nearby Alleghany County under the
leadership of well-known fiddler and musician Helen White. JAM programs operate throughout western North Carolina as well as in
South Carolina and Virginia.
Ashe County’s JAM instructors are Martha Spencer and Chris Testerman. Students receive instruction twice a week from October
through May. They also have the opportunity to participate in several special projects including the popular JAM Club for “graduates”
of the elementary school program and in the weekly Youth JAM Sessions held at the Ashe Civic Center on Tuesdays from 6:15-7:30.
It’s free for musicians ages 7-18 (anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult). All players are welcome!
JAM provides students with a positive experience in the arts and offers them access to a lifetime activity. Keeping the traditions of
the mountains alive and passing that love of music on to the next generation is important to the Arts Council. Funds raised from the
Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention will be used to support the Ashe Junior Appalachian Musicians Program
for the coming school year.
For more information about JAM, check it out at http://ashecountyarts.org/junior-appalachian-musicians.
Ashe County Arts Council
The Ashe County Arts Council was formed in 1977 and has been leading the way in using the arts to enrich the cultural life of the
region. Inspiration, dedication, vision, and hard work have all contributed to the richness that abounds with the arts in Ashe County.
The Arts Council operates two buildings in Ashe County. The historic WPA building, the Ashe Arts Center, in downtown West
Jefferson, houses the offices for the Arts Council, The Gallery, and Gallery Shop. The Ashe Civic Center, a 300 seat theatre space,
also serves as the home of the Ashe County Little Theatre. These two facilities offer numerous options for arts programming under
the Arts Council’s leadership.
The Ashe County Arts Council sponsors:
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Community concert series
School arts programming with performances and residencies
JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) Program
Very Special Arts Festival and Spring Fest
Christmas in July Festival Children’s Art Activities
Gallery Crawls
ARTS/DATES newsletter
Arts District murals and public art
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Barn Quilt Project and Tours
A Feast for the Arts
On the Same Page Literary Festival
Art on the Mountain, fall art and craft show
Visual art exhibits in three spaces
Saturday with Santa
Regional Artist Project Grant for northwest North Carolina
Ashe County Studio Tours – every summer!
Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
The Ashe County Arts Council enriches the cultural life of the region by nurturing and supporting the arts.
The Arts Council believes that the arts enhance the quality of life for its citizens and is a tool for
celebrating and preserving our cultural heritage.
The 2016 Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
celebrates and showcases the best of the region’s musical talent and heritage.
We’re happy that you are a part of it with us!
www.AsheCountyArts.org

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