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Bluegrass College Programs
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NameEmailCollege or UniversityLocationWebsite
Degree
Ensemble
Courses
Research
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Katherine E. Ledford, Ph.D.ledfordke@appstate.eduAppalachian State UniversityBoone, NChttps://www.appstate.edu/xxxDegree in Appalachian Studies
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William R Schumann, Ph.Dschumannwr@appstate.eduAppalachian State UniversityBoone, NChttps://www.appstate.edu/xxxDegree in Appalachian Studies
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Mark Freedfreedmc@appstate.eduAppalachian State UniversityBoone, NChttps://www.appstate.edu/xxxDegree in Appalachian Studies
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Dana E. Powellpowellde@appstate.eduAppalachian State UniversityBoone, NChttps://www.appstate.edu/xxxDegree in Appalachian Studies, Julie teaches old-time music.
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Ryan Josephryan.joseph@belmont.eduBelmont UniversityNashville, TN
http://www.belmont.edu/music/ensembles/bluegrass_ensemble.html
xxxDegrees in Music Business, Performance, bluegrass ensemble, Mr. Joseph is Coordinator of Strings.
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Tammy Rogers Kingtammy.rogersking@belmont.eduBelmont UniversityNashville, TN
http://www.belmont.edu/music/ensembles/bluegrass_ensemble.html
xxxDegrees in Music Business, Performance
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Sam Gleavesgleavess@berea.edu Berea CollegeBerea, KY
https://www.berea.edu/mus/performance-ensembles/bluegrass-music/
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Matt Glasermglaser@berklee.eduBerklee College of MusicBoston, MAhttps://www.berklee.edu/focused/rootsxxxMatt Glaser, director of American Roots Music Program
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David Hollenderdhollender@berklee.eduBerklee College of MusicBoton, MAhttps://www.berklee.edu/focused/rootsxxxAmerican Roots Music Program - performance degrees with focus on guitar, violin, mandolin, voice, songwriting. Scholarships available to performing artists.
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Tony Watttonywatt@gmail.comBerklee College of MusicBoston, MAhttps://www.berklee.edu/focused/roots
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Mark Simosmsimos@berklee.eduBerklee College of MusicBoston, MAhttps://www.berklee.edu/focused/rootsxxxMr. Simos is an Associate Professor of Songwriting at Berklee
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Jason Anickjanick@berklee.eduBerklee College of MusicBoston, MAhttps://www.berklee.edu/focused/rootsxxxMr. Anick teaches fiddle/violin at Berklee.
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Matthew Holtholtm@bethelu.eduBethel UniversityMcKenzie, TNhttps://www.bethelrenaissance.com/xxfour-year scholarships available for bluegrass ensemble
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Paul BuyerPbuyer@clemson.eduClemson UniversityClemson, SChttps://www.clemson.edu/caah/departments/performing-arts/ensembles/Music/Instrumental/bluegrass.htmlxxEnsemble director
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Keith ReedKreed@coloradocollege.eduColorado CollegeColorado Springs, COhttps://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/music/ensembles/bluegrass.htmlxx
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Dan Mitchell, Ted Noonanccmcinfo@gmail.comColorado Contemporary Music CollegeColorado Springs, COhttp://50.118.60.187/index.htmlxxxOne-year, academic-intensive program where students learn to teach and perform jazz, rock, blues, folk, country, and bluegrass. Designed for individuals planning to be professional musicians who also want to be able to teach.
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Tom Mueller, Ph.D.tom.mueller@cui.eduConcordia University - IrvineIrvine, CAxDirects bluegrass ensemble. Dr. Mueller is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard, Jazz, and Composition Areas
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Adam Schlenkerschlenkera@denison.eduDenison UniversityGranville, OHhttps://denison.edu/academics/musicxxxxDenison University offers a BA in American Roots Music (major and minor).
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Lee Bidgood, Ph.D.BIDGOOD@mail.etsu.eduEast TN State University
Johnson City, TN
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/xxxxBluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Studies
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Ted Olson, Ph.D.OLSON@mail.etsu.eduEast TN State University
Johnson City, TN
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/xxxxBluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Studies
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Daniel BonerBONER@mail.etsu.eduEast TN State University
Johnson City, TN
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/xxxxBluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Studies, Ensemble director & touring musician
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Ronald Roach(roachr@etsu.eduEast TN State University
Johnson City, TN
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/xxxxBluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Studies
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Nate Olson, Ph.D.olsonn@etsu.eduEast TN State University
Johnson City, TN
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/xxxxBluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Studies
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Everett Lilly, Ph.D.everettlilly99@gmail.comEast TN State University (retired)
Newbury Park, CA
xworkshops associated with various topics related to our musical family, bluegrass music, the southern coalfields of West Virginia, etc.
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Pam Perrypamperrymando@gmail.comEastern Kentucky Univ.Richmond, KYhttps://music.eku.edu/ensemblesxxBluegrass program on hold during COVID-19
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Mark Dillon, Ph.D.madillon1@gtcc.eduGuilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NC
https://www.gtcc.edu/about/news-and-events/2018/04/mark-dillon--inspiring-the-next-generation-with-pro-tools.php
xxxxDr. Dillon is a music technology instructor at the Larry Gatlin School of Entertainment Technology, and he also leads ensembles.
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Dean Osbornedean.osborne@kctcs.edu
KY School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music
Hyden, KYhttp://ksbtm.hazard.kctcs.edu/xxxTouring musician
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Bian Perti, Ph.D.Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI
Conservatory of Music | Music Education | Music Theory | Lawrence University
xxxDean, Lawrence Conservatory of Music; welcomes bluegrass musicians to genre diverse music conservatory program, one student bluegrass ensemble/band in 2021
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Tashi Litchkristian.t.litch@lawrence.eduLawrence UniversityAppleton, WI
Conservatory of Music | Music Education | Music Theory | Lawrence University
xxxBachelor of Musical Arts program at Lawrence is focused on composition and contemporary improvisation. Student bluegrass band called "HighCliff" that Tashi performs with. Courses available in American Roots Music history, audio recording, enginnering, and theory classes taught with a hands-on approach directly on the instrument and by ear.
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Neil Rosenberg, Ph.D.nvros@mun.caMemorial Univ of Newfoundland
Newfoundland, Canada
https://www.mun.ca/folklore/xxxFolklore degrees (Dr. Rosenberg is an emeritus professor at Memorial.) Author of definitive book about the history of bluegrass music, Bluegrass Hall of Famer
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Paul Fischerpaul.fischer@mtsu.eduMiddle TN State University
Murfreesboro, TN
http://www.mtsu.edu/programs/music-business/xxDegrees in music performance, sound engineering, music business. Home of Center for Popular Music
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John Douganjohn.dougan@mtsu.eduMiddle TN State University
Murfreesboro, TN
http://www.mtsu.edu/programs/music-business/xxDegrees in music performance, sound engineering, music business. Home of Center for Popular Music
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Greg Reish, Ph.D.gregory.reish@mtsu.eduMiddle TN State University
Murfreesboro, TN
http://www.mtsu.edu/popmusic/index.phpxxxDegrees in music performance, sound engineering, music business. Home of Center for Popular Music
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Daxon Lewisdglewis@moreheadstate.eduMorehead State UnivMorehead, KY
https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Caudill-College-of-Arts,-Humanities-and-Social-Sci/Kentucky-Center-for-Traditional-Music
xxxxDepartment and Ensemble director, home of Kentucky Center for Traditional Music
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Ruth McLainrs4books@aol.comMorehead State UnivMorehead, KY
https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Caudill-College-of-Arts,-Humanities-and-Social-Sci/Kentucky-Center-for-Traditional-Music
xxxxKentucky Center for Traditional Music instructor
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Nathan Kiserndkiser@moreheadstate.eduMorehead State UnivMorehead, KY
https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Caudill-College-of-Arts,-Humanities-and-Social-Sci/Kentucky-Center-for-Traditional-Music
xxxxKentucky Center for Traditional Music instructor
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Igai Miumiu.igai92@gmail.comNagoya University.Nagoya, JapanxThe Bluegrass Music Circle of Nagoya University is an extra-curricular club for students. They have anumber of members and bands, and they perform as well as get together to learn and jam.
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Codie Sloancodiesvw74@gmail.comNorth Greenville Universitytigerville, SChttps://www.ngu.edu/xCampus Baptist Student Union hosts bluegrass ensemble
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Scott Napierscott.napier@kctcs.edu
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Owensboro, KYxxxx
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Peggy Hinklemhinkle@pstcc.eduPellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, TNhttp://www.pstcc.edu/music/xx
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Larry Vincentlfvincent@pstcc.eduPellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, TNhttp://www.pstcc.edu/music/xxEnsemble director
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Joti Rockwell, Ph.D.joti.rockwell@pomona.eduPomona CollegeClaremont, CA
https://www.pomona.edu/directory/people/c-joti-rockwell
Music Theory professor
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Brenda Luggieluggieb@roanestate.eduRoane State Community College
Harriman & Oak Ridge, TN
roanestate.edu/musicxx
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William Anderson, Ph.D.wanderso@sarahlawrence.eduSarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NYhttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/undergraduate/arts/music/xx
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Cliff Perrycliffordperry@comcast.netShoreline CollegeShoreline, WA
https://www.shoreline.edu/music/music-faculty.aspx
xxCliff Perry - known as the father of bluegrass in Washington state
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Brent Wheelerbwheeler@southplainscollege.eduSouth Plains CollegeLevelland, TXhttp://www.southplainscollege.edu/exploreprograms/technicaleducation/creativearts/commmusic.phpxxxDegrees in Commercial Country & Bluegrass Music (includes lutherie, sound engineering, performance) Mr. Wheeler is the Coordinator of the Commercial Music Program.
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Richard Stern, Ph. D.RStern@saintmeinrad.eduSt. Meinrad School of TheologySt. Meinrad, INhttps://www.saintmeinrad.edu/faculty/?profile=2725Professor Emeritus of Homiletics, Independent scholar
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Stephen Light, Ph.D.
State University of New York - Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NYhttps://www.plattsburgh.edu/programs/bluegrass-program.htmlxxInstruments available, scholarships available, campus bluegrass club, CD library
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James Akenson, Ph.D.JAkenson@tntech.eduTennessee TechCookeville, TNhttps://www.tntech.edu/xBluegrass music content included in Education courses taught by Dr. Akenson. He also co-hosts the annual International Country Music Academic Conference (ICMC) at Belmont Univ in Nashville, every Memorial Day weekend in May. Co-host: Don Cusic, Ph.D., at Belmont Univ.
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Benamin Richeybenjamin.richey318@gmail.com Univ of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LAhttps://music.louisiana.edu/music/bands-ensembles/bluegrass-ensemblexxxxBluegrass studies combinable with BA in Traditional Music or Music Business, or BM in Music Media
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Mark F. DeWittmark.dewitt@louisiana.eduUniv of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LAhttps://music.louisiana.edu/music/bands-ensembles/traditional-music-ensemble#BluegrassxxxxBluegrass studies combinable with BA in Traditional Music or Music Business, or BM in Music Media. Mr. DeWitt is Professor of Musicm Dr. Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair in Traditional Music School of Music & Performing Arts,
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Chelsea Burnscburns@austin.utexas.eduUniversity of Texas at AustinRochester, NYhttps://www.esm.rochester.edu/theory/faculty/x
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Lance Kinney, Ph.D.kinney@apr.ua.eduUniversity of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
https://cis.ua.edu/cis-theme-staff/dr-lance-kinney/
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Ron Penron.pen@uky.eduUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KY
https://finearts.uky.edu/music/john-jacob-niles-gallery-and-center-american-music
xxHome of John Jacob Niles Center for American Music
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Annie Savagesavagefiddler@gmail.comUniversity of IowaIowa City, IAsavagefiddler.com, savagehearts.com xBand leader, secondary music educator, independent scholar
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Russell Johnsonrussell1963@gmail.comUniversity of NC at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NChttps://music.unc.edu/undergraduate/ensembles/carolina-bluegrass-band/xxxEnsemble director, Home of Center for Study of the American South
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Jocelyn Neal, Ph.D.jneal@email.unc.eduUniversity of NC at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NChttps://music.unc.edu/undergraduate/ensembles/carolina-bluegrass-band/xxxHome of Center for Study of the American South
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Steven M Weisssmweiss@email.unc.eduUniversity of NC at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NChttps://library.unc.edu/wilson/sfc/xHome of Southern Folklife Collection
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Wayne Erbsenbanjo@nativeground.comUniversity of N Carolina at AshevilleAsheville, NCx
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Elizabeth Floodejs6yc@virginia.eduUniversity of Virginia, McIntire Dept. of MusicCharlottesville, VAhttp://music.virginia.edu/xx
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Michelle Kisliuk, Ph. D.mkisluik@gmail.comUniversity of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
http://music.virginia.edu/
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Chrystal Plohmancrystal.plohman@vanderbilt.eduVanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNhttps://blair.vanderbilt.edu/departments/folk.phpxMs. Plohman is the Senior Artist Fiddle Teacher at Blair School of Music.
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Jordan Laney, Ph.D.jlaney@vt.eduVirginia TechBlacksburg, VAhttp://vt.eduxx
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Melissa Dupoybenjamin.graves@volstate.eduVol State Community CollegeGallatin, TNhttps://www.volstate.edu/humanities/performing-artsxx
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Chip McLainChippy.McLain@ws.eduWalters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN
https://www.ws.edu/adademics/humanities/music
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Ben Krakauerbkrakauer@warren-wilson.eduWarren Wilson CollegeAsheville, NChttp://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/musicxxxEnsemble director
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Kevin Kehrberg, Ph.D.kkehrberg@warren-wilson.eduWarren Wilson CollegeAsheville, NChttp://www.warren-wilson.edu/programs/musicxxxWarren Wilson hosts The Swannanoa Gathering every summer (traditional music camp for adults)
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Erika Brady, Ph.D.Erika.Brady@wku.eduWestern Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
https://www.wku.edu/fsa/xxx