Sharing our love of Bluegrass music
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!
Upcoming Educations Programs
Here are some of the education programs we've done
2022-04-08 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| Lombard Middle School in Galesburg IL |
2016-09-29 | Great River Public Library--Elk River |
| in Elk River MN |
* 2014-09-26 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Indus Public Schools in Northome/Int MN |
* 2014-09-25 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| International Falls Public Schools in International Falls MN |
* 2014-04-11 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Zumbrota High School Auditorium in Zumbrota MN |
2014-04-10 | Private Event |
| Kennedy Elementary School in Hastings MN |
2014-04-10 | History of Bluegrass Program (students & staff only) |
| Kennedy Elementary School in Hastings MN |
* 2014-03-21 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Morris Area Schools Concert Hall in Morris MN |
* 2014-03-06 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Washington Auditorium, Ely High School in Ely MN |
* 2014-02-14 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Tri-City United High School in Montgomery MN |
* 2013-12-06 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Luverne High School Auditorium in Luverne MN |
* 2013-12-02 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center in Cokato MN |
* 2013-11-04 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Ulen-Hitterdal Public School in Ulen MN |
* 2013-10-15 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Taylors Falls Elementary School in Taylors Falls MN |
2013-09-12 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Mora High School Auditorium in Mora MN |
* 2013-08-21 | Mini-Bluegrass Camp |
| A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls MN |
* 2013-03-22 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| James W Mann Center for the Performing Arts in New York Mills MN |
* 2013-03-21 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Benson Junior High School Auditorium in Benson MN |
2013-02-22 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Staples-Motley High School Choir Room in Staples MN |
2013-02-09 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Pequot Lakes High School Choir Room in Pequot Lakes MN |
2013-02-01 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Jackson County Central HS Audtiorium in Jackson MN |
* 2012-11-29 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Marshall Junior High School in Marshall MN |
2012-11-16 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| North Star Academy in Duluth MN |
* 2012-10-26 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork MN |
2012-10-12 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| Minnewaska Area High School in Glenwood MN |
2012-09-21 | History of Bluegrass Program |
| International Falls High School in International Falls MN |
2012-09-15 | Bluegrass Workshops & Public Jam Session |
| Bethel Church in Willmar MN |
* 2012-08-09 | Community Outreach Program |
| Emmanuel Community in Detroit Lakes MN |
* 2012-06-22 | Bluegrass in the Schools Program |
| St John's University in Collegeville MN |
2012-04-27 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| Fond du Lac High School Performing Arts Center in Fond du Lac WI |
* 2012-04-20 | Bluegrass in the Schools Program |
| Wabasha-Kellogg Schools in Wabasha MN |
2012-03-06 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| Stanley Clark School in South Bend IN |
2012-03-05 | Bluegrass Presentation--St Mary's College music majors |
| Moreau Center for the Arts, Room 114 in Notre Dame IN |
2011-10-28 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais MN |
2011-08-11 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana Campground in Richmond MN |
2011-08-10 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana Campground in Richmond MN |
2011-08-09 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana Campground in Richmond MN |
2011-03-21 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| Prairie du Chien HS Gymnasium in Prairie du Chein WI |
2009-02-27 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| Staples-Motley Area Public Schools in Staples MN |
2009-02-26 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| Staples-Motley Area Public Schools in Staples MN |
2009-02-09 | Bluegrass in the Schools |
| North Forrest HS Performing Arts Center in Hattiesburg MS |
2008-08-07 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana in Richmond MN |
2008-08-06 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana in Richmond MN |
2008-08-05 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana in Richmond MN |
2008-04-17 | History of Bluegrass School Program |
| Moose Lake Community Schools Auditorium in Moose Lake MN |
2007-08-26 | Mt Morris Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Mt Morris Camp & Conference Center in Wautoma WI |
2007-08-25 | Mt Morris Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Mt Morris Camp & Conference Center in Wautoma WI |
2007-08-24 | Mt Morris Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Mt Morris Camp & Conference Center in Wautoma WI |
2007-07-15 | DO NORTH Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Retreat & Conference Center in Bemidji MN |
2007-07-14 | DO NORTH Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Retreat & Conference Center in Bemidji MN |
2007-07-13 | DO NORTH Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Retreat & Conference Center in Bemidji MN |
2006-11-16 | Ladysmith Public School Lyceum |
| Ladysmith High School Auditorium in Ladysmith WI |
2006-06-25 | Mt Morris Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Mt Morris Camp & Conference Center in Wautoma WI |
2006-06-24 | Mt Morris Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Mt Morris Camp & Conference Center in Wautoma WI |
2006-06-23 | Mt Morris Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Mt Morris Camp & Conference Center in Wautoma WI |
2006-06-04 | DO NORTH Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Retreat & Conference Center in Bemidji MN |
2006-06-03 | DO NORTH Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Retreat & Conference Center in Bemidji MN |
2006-06-02 | DO NORTH Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Retreat & Conference Center in Bemidji MN |
2006-04-02 | BOTMAND Bluegrass Workshop **VENUE CHANGE** |
| Jamestown HS in Jamestown ND |
2005-08-11 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana in Richmond MN |
2005-08-10 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana in Richmond MN |
2005-08-09 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Manana in Richmond MN |
2005-07-17 | Do North Bluegrass Camp |
| Oak Hills Bible College Campus in Bemidji MN |
2005-07-16 | Do North Bluegrass Camp |
| Oak Hills Bible College Campus in Bemidji MN |
2005-07-15 | Do North Bluegrass Camp |
| Oak Hills Bible College Campus in Bemidji MN |
2005-03-06 | MBOTMA Grass Seeds Kids Academy |
| Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth MN |
2005-03-06 | MBOTMA Grass Seeds Kids Academy Showcase |
| Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth MN |
2005-03-05 | MBOTMA Grass Seeds Kids Academy |
| Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth MN |
2005-03-04 | MBOTMA Grass Seeds Kids Academy |
| Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth MN |
2004-07-18 | Do North Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Bible College Campus in Bemidji MN |
2004-07-17 | Do North Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Bible College Campus in Bemidji MN |
2004-07-16 | Do North Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| Oak Hills Bible College Campus in Bemidji MN |
2004-07-09 | Missouri River Bluegrass Camp |
| Cross Ranch State Park in Washburn ND |
2004-07-08 | Missouri River Bluegrass Camp |
| Cross Ranch State Park in Washburn ND |
2004-07-07 | Missouri River Bluegrass Camp |
| Cross Ranch State Park in Washburn ND |
2004-06-05 | MN Homegrown Kickoff Song Arrangement Workshop |
| El Rancho Manana Campground in Richmond MN |
2004-03-06 | MBOTMA Winter Bluegrass Weekend Gospel Workshop |
| Radisson Conference Center Green Room in Plymouth MN |
2003-08-07 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Mañana in Richmond MN |
2003-08-06 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Mañana in Richmond MN |
2003-08-05 | MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp |
| El Rancho Mañana in Richmond MN |
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* 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."
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