Carolina Roots meets each Monday evening to help high school musicians continue growing in their musical abilities through advanced ensemble rehearsals and performances. Students refine their musicianship, strengthen vocal harmonies, develop stage presence, and prepare for festivals and community events. Carolina Roots provides meaningful opportunities for young musicians to grow as performers, leaders, and ambassadors…
The Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music (POSAM) Board of Directors provides leadership, vision, and governance for the organization and its signature initiative, the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Program. Through stewardship, strategic planning, fundraising, and community partnerships, the Board helps ensure that our mission of preserving and promoting the musical traditions of Southern Appalachia continues to…
Each year, our YAM instructors come together for a day of Professional Development as we prepare to launch another exciting year of the After School Music Program while continuing to strengthen our Evening Music Program. This time provides an opportunity to learn, collaborate, share ideas, and equip our instructors with the tools and resources they…
The Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) After School Music Program returns on September 28! We can’t wait to welcome another year of young musicians as students in 3rd through 5th grade discover the joy of playing guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin by ear. Over the course of 20 weeks, local musicians mentor students not only in…
Carolina Roots is honored to perform on the Foggy Mountain Stage at the renowned Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Tryon, North Carolina. Named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2025 Event of the Year, the festival celebrates the life and legacy of Earl Scruggs while bringing together many of the finest bluegrass, Americana, and roots musicians…
Join us for a wonderful evening of music as the Sweet Potato Pie Kids, one of the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Program’s premier youth performing ensembles, opens for Tugalo Holler at this free concert hosted by the City of Pickens. Through our valued partnership with the City, these performances provide students with meaningful opportunities to…
Join us for a special evening of music as Carolina Roots, the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Program’s premier high school ensemble, opens for New Dixie Storm at this free concert sponsored by the City of Pickens. Carolina Roots was created to provide advanced performance opportunities for high school musicians, allowing students to continue growing musically…
Save the Date – January 23, 2027! The Winter Bluegrass Jubilee is returning on Saturday, January 23, 2027! Each year, this special event brings thousands together to celebrate the rich traditions of old-time and bluegrass music while showcasing the incredible talents of the next generation of musicians. More than 500 students participate annually in YAM programs,…
The Sweet Potato Pie Kids gather each Monday evening to grow as musicians and performers. Rehearsals focus on more than individual instruments. Tthey learn to play as a bluegrass ensemble, sing and harmonize, develop stage presence, and build confidence, teamwork, and leadership. As ambassadors for the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Program, these talented students proudly…
Join us at the historic Aunt Sue’s Country Corner on Highway 11 for an evening of great food, fellowship, and traditional Appalachian music! The Sweet Potato Pie Kids take the stage at 6:00 PM, serving as youth ambassadors for the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Program and showcasing the talents they have developed through dedication, teamwork,…
