Morganton NC Recreation JAM program

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Morganton NC Recreation JAM program Morganton JAM is offered through the Morganton Recreation Dept to provide a grass roots musical experience for the youth of the Morganton, NC area.

Morganton JAM is a program for children in Burke County, NC. The program is held two afternoons per week (Mondays and Tuesdays) after school at the City of Morganton Recreation Center on Collett Street. The program is offering a wide variety of classes including fiddle, 3-finger banjo, guitar, mandolin and upright bass. Currently the program serves children in grades ages 7-18 from local schools and the homeschool community. Burke County is known for its rich history and traditions of bluegrass, blues and old time music. Some notable historic musicians include George Shuffler, John Shuffler, Jim Buchanan, Herb Lambert, Lester Woodie and Etta Baker (Piedmont blues).

We had a fun day last Saturday on the big stage  at Catawba Meadows for Plow Days! 
10/05/2026

We had a fun day last Saturday on the big stage  at Catawba Meadows for Plow Days! 

Jam kids had a great time yesterday playing on the porch of the McDowell house for Revolutionary War Days.
09/28/2026

Jam kids had a great time yesterday playing on the porch of the McDowell house for Revolutionary War Days.

Morganton Jam on the stage at the Historic Morganton Festival
09/13/2026

Morganton Jam on the stage at the Historic Morganton Festival

It was a great day yesterday for playing music on the porch!
08/30/2026

It was a great day yesterday for playing music on the porch!

Hi friends! It’s the first day for sign ups for new Jam students. If you’re interested in your child learning traditiona...
07/15/2026

Hi friends! It’s the first day for sign ups for new Jam students. If you’re interested in your child learning traditional music, check us out! Questions about this afterschool program? Call 828–455–2575.

Is your family interested in traditional music lessons for your children (ages 7-18)? The Morganton JAM program offers ...
07/08/2026

Is your family interested in traditional music lessons for your children (ages 7-18)? The Morganton JAM program offers weekly, afterschool group music lessons during the school year to children interested in playing fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo, ukulele, and singing. Instruments are available for rent and cost of lessons is very affordable.
The sign-up period for the fall semester is July 15-31. If you are are interested in program, call the Morganton Recreation Department at 438-5350 or respond to this message.

Fun at the farmers market today!
06/27/2026

Fun at the farmers market today!

05/28/2026

Important Jam information!

1. Rental instruments for the summer can be paid for online or in person at the Morganton Rec. Dept. The cost is $30 for the summer and should be paid by June 15.
2. Registration for returning Jam students will be from June 17-July 2. This can be done online.
3. Registration for new students for the fall semester will be held July 15-31.

Here is the link for payments and registration:

https://secure.rec1.com/NC/morganton-parks-recreation-nc/catalog


05/27/2026

Here are a few videos from the end of semester performance

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Morganton, NC
28655, 28680

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828-438-5350

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