Monroe Crossing has become well recognized in the field of Bluegrass education. We've been doing school programs, jam camps, group lessons, festival workshops, and facilitating jams for as long as we've been a band. We can tailor our curriculum to fit your audience and time constraints.

Multimedia History of Bluegrass

We've expanded our "History of Bluegrass" presentation into a full multi-media extravaganza. The program is designed to expand the audience's understanding and apprectiation for this uniquely American art form through live performances, slides and videos of the early greats of bluegrass. Everyone will leave more knowledgable about the musicians and instruments that define the "Bluegrass Sound."

This program has been successful performed for all ages. We travel self-contained and provide all the technical requirements. A minimum 20' x 8' stage area is required.

Educational "Jam" Camps

Great for beginners and experienced players alike, our jam camps are designed to sharpen your playing and expand your understanding and appreciation for Bluegrass. You'll learn a little history, understand the harmonies that make Bluegrass unique, receive ability appropriate instruction on your instrument and participate in a band setting by the end of camp. We've led camps for all ages and abilities and from three to five days in length.

Group Lessons and Facilitated Jams

If a Jam Camp is too big of a committment, we can do extensive instrument or vocal workshops that last an hour or two. We can also lead your players through a jam session. These are frequently done in conjuction with an artist in residency program allowing us to work with specific groups segregated by age or ability.

Festival Workshops

Given our strong background in education, festival workshops are a natural for us. If we're playing your festival, ask if we're available!

* The asterisk indicates that "“This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008."