activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 25
- Communicate with members via e-newsletter Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes a monthly e-newsletter that shares music news, upcoming events, and festival updates with members and the community.
- Facilitate weekly music jams and sessions Community Live Music SeriesHosts weekly acoustic music jams on Wednesdays and Sundays, including bluegrass and Irish sessions focused on traditional Celtic tunes. These gatherings provide opportunities for musicians to practice and perform together regularly.
- Host Contra DancesHosts Contra Dances on the first Saturday of each month year-round, sometimes including a free community barn dance with a live band and dance caller.
- Host Themed Music Events Community Live Music SeriesHosts various themed music events, including "Irish Night" featuring traditional Irish music, Irish sessions for learning Celtic tunes, live swing jazz events (sometimes with dance lessons), and jazz vocal classic performances, as well as double-header musical performances.
- Host Weekly Acoustic Music Jams Community Live Music SeriesHosts weekly acoustic music jam sessions, including a dedicated bluegrass jam every Sunday and a general acoustic jam every Wednesday with a practice session.
- Host free community dances Community Live Music SeriesOrganizes free public barn dances with live bands and dance callers, promoting accessible participation in traditional music and dance for the broader community.
- Host monthly Contra DancesOrganizes Contra Dances on the first Saturday of every month, year-round, featuring live bands and dance callers. These events are regular community gatherings that combine music and social dance.
- Host regular community music events and gatherings Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes recurring community events including seasonal campouts, picnics, holiday parties, house concerts, and double-header performances. These family-friendly traditions include events like the annual summer picnic and the December Holiday Pickin' Party, which has incorporated a food drive.
- Hosting regular music jams and dances Community Live Music SeriesHosts weekly acoustic music jams, including bluegrass jams, and organizes monthly Contra Dances and occasional community barn dances with live bands.
- Hosting specialized music performances and sessions Community Live Music SeriesHosts "Irish Night" events featuring traditional Irish music, organizes live swing jazz events (sometimes with dance lessons), presents jazz vocal performances, and organizes Irish sessions for learning traditional Celtic tunes.
- Offer free youth music education and instrument access Youth Music Access ProgramsProvides free music lessons and loaner instruments to youth through the "Young Jammers" program, supporting early engagement in traditional music performance and community participation.
- Organize "Pickin' in the Pines" bluegrass and acoustic music festival Community Live Music SeriesHosts an annual award-winning 3-day bluegrass and acoustic music festival featuring educational workshops, kids' activities, camping, jamming, a band contest, and multiple stages. The event has been held since 2006 at the Pepsi Amphitheater in Ft. Tuthill County Park and relies on over 200 volunteers known as "Team Bluegrass."
- Organize Member Social Events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes and invites members to various social events such as campouts, house concerts, picnics, and holiday parties, including a Holiday Pickin' Party every December.
- Organize the Flagstaff Folk Festival Community Live Music SeriesOrganizes the Flagstaff Folk Festival, a two-day event held in June, showcasing folk and acoustic music with over 100 acts on three stages, workshops, and jams at an outdoor/indoor venue with 5 stages and multiple workshop areas.
- Organize the Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival Community Live Music SeriesOrganizes "Pickin' in the Pines," an award-winning 3-day bluegrass and acoustic music festival held annually since 2006. The festival features over 100 acts, educational workshops, kids' activities, camping, jamming, a band contest, and utilizes over 200 volunteers.
- Organizing member-exclusive social events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes and invites members to campouts, house concerts, picnics, and holiday parties, described as family-friendly traditions.
- Organizing music festivals Community Live Music SeriesOrganizes and operates two annual music festivals: "Pickin' in the Pines," an award-winning 3-day bluegrass and acoustic music festival established in 2006, and the Flagstaff Folk Festival, a two-day event showcasing over 100 folk and acoustic acts on multiple stages with workshops and jams.
- Present specialty music events and performances Community Live Music SeriesHosts themed music events such as "Irish Night," live swing jazz performances with dance lessons, jazz vocal classics, and other curated double-header shows that highlight diverse acoustic and traditional music styles.
- Produce the Flagstaff Folk Festival Community Live Music SeriesOrganizes the annual Flagstaff Folk Festival, a two-day event in June featuring over 100 acts across three to five stages, workshops, jams, and performances. The festival welcomes all folk and acoustic music genres and is held at an outdoor/indoor venue with dedicated workshop areas.
- Promote Concerts and Provide Music ResourcesEngages in limited concert promotion and maintains a resource list of live music venues and local bands in Flagstaff, AZ, while also providing discounts on festivals and concert tickets to members.
- Promoting local music and events Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes a monthly e-newsletter with music news and events, provides a resource list of local live music venues and bands, and engages in limited concert promotion.
- Provide Youth Music Education Instrument Loan ProgramsProvides free music lessons and loaner instruments for youth through its "Young Jammers" program.
- Provide member benefits including ticket discountsOffers discounted admission to festivals and concerts for members as a benefit of membership in the organization.
- Provide music event information and promotionEngages in limited concert promotion and maintains a public resource list of live music venues and local bands in Flagstaff, AZ, to support access to regional acoustic music culture.
- Providing youth music education Instrument Loan ProgramsOffers free music lessons and loaner instruments for youth through its "Young Jammers" program.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Accessible, family-centered community festivals community_engagementCreates inclusive, low-cost festival experiences that prioritize family participation, local talent, and statewide musicians, strengthening community engagement through accessible cultural events.
- Community building through participatory music traditions community_buildingFosters deep community connection by engaging members in shared musical experiences such as acoustic folk music, bluegrass, Irish sessions, and contra-dancing, emphasizing participation and volunteering as core social activities.
- Community building through participatory music traditions community_buildingFosters deep community connection by engaging members in shared musical experiences such as acoustic folk music, Irish sessions, bluegrass, and contra-dancing, emphasizing participation and volunteering as core social mechanisms.
- Community building through shared musical participation community_buildingFosters deep community connections by engaging members in collective musical activities such as folk music sessions, contra-dancing, and volunteering, emphasizing shared experience as a core mechanism for belonging.
- Diverse and inclusive musical programming diverse music programmingHonors member interests by curating a broad range of acoustic music styles—including traditional, contemporary, progressive bluegrass, and jam bands from varied cultural backgrounds—to reflect the evolving landscape of folk and acoustic music.
- Diverse and inclusive musical programming diverse music programmingHonors member diversity by curating a broad range of acoustic music genres, including traditional and progressive bluegrass, jam bands, and musicians from varied cultural backgrounds.
- Diverse and representative music programming diverse music programmingReflects the varied interests of its community by intentionally featuring a broad spectrum of acoustic music genres—including traditional, contemporary, progressive bluegrass, and jam bands—from musicians of diverse backgrounds.
- Family-friendly, accessible music programming community_engagementIncreases community engagement by offering low-cost, inclusive festival experiences that showcase both regional and local talent across diverse acoustic genres, making traditional music accessible to all ages.
- Family-friendly, locally rooted music programming community_engagementStrengthens community engagement by offering low-cost, inclusive festival experiences that showcase both regional musicians and local talent in a family-oriented setting.
- Inclusive performance opportunities for musicians artist_supportSupports artists by providing accessible performance venues for both experienced and emerging musicians, using a first-come, first-served scheduling approach to ensure broad participation and representation.
- Inclusive performance opportunities for musicians artist_supportSupports artists by providing equitable access to performance venues for both experienced and emerging musicians, using a first-come, first-served model to ensure broad participation and representation.
- Inclusive performance opportunities for musicians artist_supportSupports artists by providing equitable access to performance venues, using a first-come, first-served scheduling approach to include both established and emerging talent, thereby lowering barriers to participation.
- Intergenerational music education and immersion community engagement through music and educationEnsures the continuity of acoustic music traditions by combining festival camping with workshops and performance opportunities that actively involve future generations in learning and participation.
- Learning through oral musical tradition community_learningEngages musicians in authentic skill development by preserving and promoting the oral tradition of acoustic music, where learning occurs through direct participation and peer-to-peer playing.
- Learning through oral musical tradition community_learningEngages and develops musicians by promoting the traditional, communal method of learning music by ear and playing together, preserving the authenticity and accessibility of acoustic folk traditions.
- Learning through oral musical tradition community_learningEngages and develops musicians by promoting the oral tradition of learning and playing music in community settings, enabling skill-sharing and intergenerational transmission of acoustic music.
- Music education and intergenerational sharing community engagement through music and educationEnsures the continuity of acoustic music traditions by integrating educational workshops, camping, and performance opportunities that connect current practitioners with future generations.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Contra Dances
Monthly community dances held on the first Saturday of each month, featuring live music and dance instruction.
Flagstaff Folk Festival
A two-day festival showcasing folk and acoustic music with over 100 acts, held annually in June since 2002.
Pickin' in the Pines
A 3-day bluegrass and acoustic music festival featuring workshops, kids' activities, and a band contest, held annually in September since 2006.
Weekly Jams
Hosts weekly acoustic music jams for community members to participate in and enjoy music together.
Young Jammers
Offers free music lessons and loaner instruments for youth in the community.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- Arizona Bluegrass Association Partner — Listed as an Arizona Music Association.
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Contributed to the success of Pickin' in the Pines through grants.
- Charley’s at The Weatherford Hotel Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- City of Flagstaff Funder — Contributed to the success of Pickin' in the Pines through grants.
- Coconino Center for the Arts Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- Coconino County Funder — Contributed to the success of Pickin' in the Pines through grants.
- Coconino County Parks & Recreations Partner — Partnered in the initial development of the Pickin' in the Pines festival and the completion of the amphitheater at Ft. Tuthill.
- Firecreek Coffee Co Partner — Hosts live swing jazz events.
- Firecreek Coffee Company Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- Flagstaff Arts Council Partner — Awarded Pickin' in the Pines the "Outstanding Arts Event" winner by the Viola Awards in 2010.
- Flagstaff Brewing Company Partner — Hosts jazz vocal classic performances.
- Flagstaff Brewing Company Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- Gomora Design Partner — Designed the organization's website.
- Gomora Design Partner — Site design for the organization's website.
- Hotel Monte Vista Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Partner — Pickin' in the Pines was nominated for "Best Event" by IBMA in 2023.
- Munds Park RV Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- Orpheum Theater Partner — Hosted a Celebration of Life event.
- The Museum Club Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- The Orpheum Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- Wanderlust Brewing Company Partner — Hosts weekly bluegrass jam sessions.
- Weatherford Hotel Partner — Hosts musical performances at Charly's.
- White Dove Coffee Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.
- Yucca North Partner — Listed as a Flagstaff live music venue.