SoundCorps is the Chattanooga affiliate of the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program to serve the young people of Hamilton County, TN. JAM seeks to introduce young people to the joy of performing on traditional music instruments by offering low cost lessons in fiddle, banjo, guitar, and other instruments of the Appalachian region to small groups of students in after-school settings.
The first day of this 12 week program kicks off on Tuesday, June 11 at 5 p.m. Classes will be offered at the R.I.S.E.
Chattanooga Community Hub, 2901 Taylor St, Chattanooga, TN 37406, once a week. Fourth through eighth graders will need to commit to attendance at all weekly classes. Transportation from school to the JAM site will not be provided. Parents will need to pick up students at 7 p.m.
Tuition for the 12 week program is $156. Payment can be made in cash, check or card. A limited number of need-based partial and full scholarships are available. Email Program Director Matt Downer about applying at mdowner@soundcorps.org. Register
here.
Students will receive an after-school snack and instructional sessions once a week for this fee. Instruments will be provided as available on a loan basis for JAM students during the time of their participation in the program.
Registration and payment are due on Friday, June 7.