The following twelve bands from nine states have been invited to showcase at the annual IBMA Foundation Bluegrass College Band Showcase Friday and Saturday evenings, September 19-20 at the Youth Stage in Chattanooga Tennessee during IBMA’s World of Bluegrass week. Set times have not been confirmed yet and band order may change, so be sure to double check schedules as the time nears. We look forward to seeing you in Chattanooga!
Friday, Sept. 19:
*The East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Pride band (directed by Dan Boner)
*The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Bluegrass Band (directed by Evie Laden)
*The Mountain Music Ambassadors from the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University (directed by Daxson Lewis)
*Colorado College Bluegrass Ensemble (directed by Keith Reed)
*Denison University Bluegrass Ensemble (directed by Adam Schlenker)
*The UNG String Band at the University of North Georgia (directed by Esther Morgan–Ellis)
Saturday, Sept. 20:
*Pellissippi State Community College Bluegrass Band (directed by Larry Vincent)
*Warren Wilson College Bluegrass Band (directed by Ben Krakauer)
*The OCTC Capital Bluegrass Band at Owensboro Community College (directed by Scott Napier)
*Orchestra Appalachia at Ferrum College (directed by Emily Tucker)
*Tigertown Roots at Clemson University (directed by Ryan Wilson)
*The Berklee College of Music Bluegrass Ensemble (directed by Tony Watt)
Please add the following IBMA Foundation-hosted events on your calendar for World of Bluegrass week in Chattanooga now!
Wednesday, Sept. 17
*Expo Hall booth, 1-5 p.m. (Chattanooga Convention Center)
Thursday, Sept. 18
*Expo Hall booth, 1-5 p.m.
*Reception to honor IBMA Foundation scholarship and grant recipients (by invitation), sponsored by Rick & Wendy Lang, 2-3:30 p.m., Chattanooga Convention Center
Friday, Sept. 19
*Bluegrass College Educators Luncheon & Networking (for bluegrass college educators, must register in advance, ticketed, 12:30-2:30 p.m., location TBA
*IBMA Foundation Bluegrass College Band Showcases (Youth Stage, 6-10:15 p.m.)
*Bluegrass college band networking event with pizza, soft drinks, and jam sessions (10:30 pm – 1 a.m., Location to be announced), sponsored by Laurie Greenberg
Saturday, Sept. 20
*1st annual Biscuits for Bluegrass breakfast fundraiser for the IBMA Foundation – North Rotunda, Chattanooga Convention Center, 9-10:30 a.m., $40 tickets on sale in advance and on-site if we still have some left (Stay tuned for more info in July!) VIP bluegrass artists will join us at the tables, and there will be a Silent Auction. Seating limited to 100.
*Expo Hall booth, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Bluegrass College Info Session, 1-2:30 p.m., Chattanooga Convention Center, room TBA, for college bound bluegrass musicians and families interested in bluegrass college programs and scholarships, open to the public.
*IBMA Foundation Bluegrass College Band Showcases (Youth Stage, 6-10:15 p.m.)
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