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Welcome to Angela Hammack!
The IBMA Foundation welcomes Angela Hammack, of Burlington, North Carolina, as administrative assistant to Nancy Cardwell, Foundation executive director who also lives in North Carolina. Originally from Danville, Virginia, Angela has lived in North Carolina for 37...
Michael Stein bluegrass education program (Uganda)
The IBMA Foundation e-mailbox has been full during the past two months with reports from across the country and around the world. Uganda—We shared news in the October issue of this publication about the bluegrass education program created by Michael Stein (California)...
Biggar Primary School BGIS Mini-grant report
The IBMA Foundation e-mailbox has been full during the past two months with reports from across the country and around the world. Scotland--The first time John Sheldon of the British Bluegrass Music Association heard bluegrass music was when a band came to his music...
Junior Appalachian Musician project grant report
The IBMA Foundation e-mailbox has been full during the past two months with reports from across the country and around the world. Tennessee, Hancock County--Junior Appalachian Musician director Juliet Gladson in Sneedville, TN, reports the Hancock JAM program had a...
Gus Lovicott, Fletcher Bright and Bill Breen grant report
The IBMA Foundation e-mailbox has been full during the past two months with reports from across the country and around the world. North Carolina—Gus Lovicott, who received funds from the Fletcher Bright Memorial Grant for Young Musicians and the Bill Breen Bluegrass...
Vine Grove Elementary School Mini-grant report
The IBMA Foundation e-mailbox has been full during the past two months with reports from across the country and around the world. Kentucky—Vine Grove Elementary School in Vine Grove, Kentucky was the recipient of an IBMA Foundation-funded Bluegrass in the Schools...
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IBMA Foundation 2023-2024 Year End Report
We’ve had a strong year at the IBMA Foundation. More than 900 supporters shared in our work, with contributions totaling over $100,000. We distributed more than $90,000 in grants, scholarships, and programs. Since the beginning of the IBMA Foundation (formerly the Foundation for Bluegrass Music) in 2008, over $375,000 has been awarded! We are more grateful than ever for those who choose to help us build a brighter future for bluegrass.
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