Project grant report from Ireland

Project grant report from Ireland

The Universities Symposium at the Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, held June 7-9, 2024, was one of the recipients of the IBMA Foundation’s 2024 project grants. The unique event was a partnership and collaboration of three...
In memory of Gerry Higbie

In memory of Gerry Higbie

By Yvonne Tatar Sadly, on June 26, 2024, Gerry Higbie, head of the Summergrass Kids Camp in San Diego, California for many years, passed away. Gerry, his wife, Sheila, and their son, Will, have been stalwart supporters of Summergrass, making sure Kids Camp...
Arnold Shultz Fund grant report from Missouri

Arnold Shultz Fund grant report from Missouri

In April an Arnold Shultz Fund grant was awarded to Miranda Dozier of St. Louis, Missouri, to be used to enroll her in a luthier school where she could learn to build ceremonial banjos for her performances and her community. Dozier is an African American banjo player...
Bluegrass College Band Showcase schedule announced

Bluegrass College Band Showcase schedule announced

Make plans now to attend the IBMA Foundation’s Bluegrass College Band Showcase, which will take place during IBMA’s Bluegrass LIVE! Festival Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, in downtown Raleigh, from 6:30 -11 p.m.Friday night, September 27:6:30-7 pm –...