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From student performances and community concerts to workshops, festivals, and special events, there's always something happening at YAM.
Join us as we celebrate Appalachian music, support our young musicians, and bring our community together.
Music. Community. Memories.
There’s nothing quite like experiencing YAM in person. Discover upcoming concerts, performances, camps, workshops, and community events where music brings people together.
Discover 12, Upcoming and Expire Events
YAM Evening Music Program (Ongoing)
Make Music a Part of Your Week! The Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Evening Music Program offers weekly lessons for musicians
Carolina Roots Weekly Practice (Ongoing)
Carolina Roots meets each Monday evening to help high school musicians continue growing in their musical abilities through advanced ensemble
SPPK Weekly Practice
The Sweet Potato Pie Kids gather each Monday evening to grow as musicians and performers. Rehearsals focus on more than
SPPKs at Aunt Sue’s County Corner
Join us at the historic Aunt Sue’s Country Corner on Highway 11 for an evening of great food, fellowship, and
Carolina Roots at the Pickens Amphitheater
Join us for a special evening of music as Carolina Roots, the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) Program’s premier high school
Professional Development for our Program Directors & HW Center Caretakers
Looking forward to holding our annual professional development session designed for our After School Music Program Directors and Homework Center
Professional Development for YAM Instructors
Each year, our YAM instructors come together for a day of Professional Development as we prepare to launch another exciting
SPPKs at the Pickens Amphitheater
Join us for a wonderful evening of music as the Sweet Potato Pie Kids, one of the Young Appalachian Musicians
Oolenoy Slow Jam
Whether you’re just learning your first tune or have been picking for years, everyone is welcome to join our Oolenoy
Carolina Roots at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Carolina Roots is honored to perform on the Foggy Mountain Stage at the renowned Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Tryon,
YAM Afterschool Music Program
The Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) After School Music Program returns on September 28! We can’t wait to welcome another year
Winter Bluegrass Jubilee
Save the Date – January 23, 2027! The Winter Bluegrass Jubilee is returning on Saturday, January 23, 2027! Each year, this
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