Friends of the Foundation to launch September 2

Friends of the Foundation to launch Sept. 2, 2023 The IBMA Foundation is proud to announce a new way to participate in making the future of bluegrass music brighter. Become a Friend of the Foundation! If you are willing to share information with friends and colleagues...
A World of Bluegrass message from Nancy Cardwell

A World of Bluegrass message from Nancy Cardwell

It’s September. In my part of the world, central North Carolina, the weather begins to be tolerable again, and early mornings entice us with a hint of crisp autumn air. We’re looking forward with much anticipation to the unveiling of the fall season, when the trees...

A new policy for restricted donations

Maybe you have noticed the increasing number of scholarship funds and other specific activities donors have asked the IBMA Foundation to manage. Because there are costs involved in administering these valuable programs, the IBMA Foundation board of directors recently...
Upcoming Bluegrass College Band Showcase

Upcoming Bluegrass College Band Showcase

Make plans now to attend the IBMA Foundation’s Bluegrass College Band Showcase, which will take place on the Youth Stage during IBMA’s Bluegrass LIVE Festival Sept. 29-30 in downtown Raleigh, 6-11 p.m. In the next issue of The Cornerstone we will have set times...
Bright grant report from Montana

Bright grant report from Montana

by Alice Gould Thank you for choosing me to be one of the 2023 recipients of the Fletcher Bright Memorial Grant for Young Musicians. I used the grant for tuition at Montana Fiddle Camp, and boy oh boy, it was an excellent year!  I met some of my musical heroes...