Arnold Shultz Fund grant report from Kenya

Arnold Shultz Fund grant report from Kenya

By Thomas Wolf The third bluegrass presentation by the Elephant Grass Musical Chairs bluegrass band at schools in Nairobi, Kenya, took place at the Juja Preparatory School March 15, 2024. The school is located about 15 miles outside Nairobi, and we presented both the...
June 1 deadline to apply for college scholarships

June 1 deadline to apply for college scholarships

The IBMA Foundation offers five different college scholarships. Students interested in applying for the 2024/25 school year are invited to fill out and submit their applications at the following links: Click HERE to apply for the Rick Lang Music Songwriter...
Call for bluegrass college band showcases

Call for bluegrass college band showcases

One of the best parts of IBMA’s World of Bluegrass event each fall is the College Bluegrass Band Showcase, featuring impressive talent from colleges and universities across the country. In addition to the entertainment value, college band showcases are often a window...
Artie Fischer wins Pisgah Banjo

Artie Fischer wins Pisgah Banjo

Congratulations to Artie Fischer of Asheville, North Carolina, who won the custom-made banjo from the Pisgah Banjo Company in April. “We want to give a big thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket and helped support the Arnold Shultz Fund,” said Patrick...