The music and dance programs at the Folk School have supported the local community and visitors on campus for close to 100 years. Utilizing spaces that hold a deep historical significance on our campus, these programs offer unique experiences for beginners and longtime music and dance participants.
Our Music and Dance Endowment is designed to provide support for initiatives going above and beyond our annual classes, concerts, and dance programming, allowing for increased community engagement, educational outreach, and special events.
For youth, Folk School Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) offers students ages 12-18 the opportunity to learn guitar, banjo, or fiddle, or to practice in a string band and connect to the musical heritage of rural Appalachia. JAM is made possible by support from the North Carolina Arts Council, the Wayne Henderson Music Festival, and the John C. Campbell Folk School. Donations help support new instruments, JAM instructors, and broaden the ages of local youth we reach.
With your support, the Folk School can ensure that music and dance programs thrive and continue to provide opportunities for the hundreds of students who pass through our program each year.
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated; donations of $1,000 or more can be restricted to studio facilities and equipment needs, which are determined annually by staff.
