Our 49th Celebration of Traditional Music (CTM) Schedule *
Evening Concerts are $10 per person and the Dance is $8. The rest of the events are free!
Performers and Presenters:
- Jerron Paxton
- Michael Jones
- Bruce Molsky
- Mary Colmer
- The Possum Queens
- Thomas Cassell Band
- John Harrod and Tona Barkley
- Ginny Hawker and Kay Justice
- Sarah Kate Morgan
Thursday, October 13
Jug Band Symposium by Michael Jones, 5:30-7:00 PM, Hutchins Library. Dinner provided!
Pre-CTM Stephenson Memorial Convocation Concert with Jerron Paxton , 8:00 PM, Phelps Stokes
Friday October 14
The Story and History of Dulcimers: Mary Colmer and Sarah Kate Morgan| 12:45-1:45| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Kentucky Fiddling – Styles and Stories Part I: Anna Harrod and John Harrod and Tona Barkley| 2:00-3:00| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Newgrass for the 21st Century: Workshop by Thomas Cassell Band|2:00-3:00| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Got There From Here: Interview with Ginny Hawker, Kay Justice, Bruce Molsky, and Jerron Paxton by Liza DiSavino and A.J Bodnar| 3:15-4:15| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Evening Concert| 7:00 PM| Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall
The Possum Queens
Sarah Kate Morgan
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Harrod and Tona Barkley
Jerron Paxton
Jam Session with Performers and Participants (ALL WELCOME)| 9:15-11:00 PM| Boone Tavern Lobby
Saturday Oct 15
Sweet, Sweet Harmony: Harmony Singing Workshop by Thomas Cassell Band| 10:45-11:45 AM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Kentucky Fiddling – Styles and Stories Part II: John Harrod and Tona Barkley| 10:45-11:45 AM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Bringing the Best of Mountain Music into the Present: Bruce Molsky| 1:00-2:15 PM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
And Thou My Rising Sun: Primitive Baptist Singing by Ginny Hawker| 1:00-2:15 PM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Tear Down the Fences: Protest Songs by Kay Justice| 1:00-2:15 PM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Old-Time in New Times: Jerron Paxton| 2:30-3:45 PM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Strings and Strums: Dulcimer Workshop Sarah Kate Morgan|2:30-3:45 PM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Jam Session with Sam Gleaves (ALL WELCOME!)| 4:00-5:30 PM| Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Evening Concert| 7:00 PM| Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall
Bruce Molsky
Mary Colmer
Ginny Hawker and Kay Justice
Thomas Cassell Band
Local Hero Award
Contra Dance with Music by the Possum Queens and caller Becky Hill| 9:15-11:00 PM| Woods-Penn Commons
Kidzone!!! Saturday Oct 15
Puppet Show by Richard Brown| 10:00-11:00 AM| Woods Penn Commons
Dulcimer Band for Children (Instruments Provided): Richmond Dulcimers, Folk Roots Ensemble, Sarah Kate Morgan, and Mary Colmer| 11:00-12:00 PM| Woods-Penn Commons
Youth Band for ages 12-18 led by the Possum Queens, FRE, and Music Education Students| 2:00-3:15 PM| Woods-Penn Commons
Youth Dance ages 12-18| Possum Queens and Becky Hill, Country Dancers| 3:15-4:15 PM| Woods-Penn Commons
Sunday October 16
Gospel Sing| 9:00-10:15 AM| Union Church
The Berea College Traditional Ensembles Showcase: Folk-Roots Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble, Black Music Ensemble, Mariachi Berea, and Country Dancers| 3:00-5:00 PM| Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall
* Schedule is subject to change.
The CTM is supported by the L. Allen Smith Memorial Fund