The Connecticut Bluegrass Music Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, preservation,
and evolution of Bluegrass music. Our goal is to promote Bluegrass
music through the underwriting of live performances and various educational projects; such as bringing our "Bluegrass In The Schools & Libraries"
presentation to local libraries and music curriculums at schools throughout
the state. CTBMA is willing to exchange ideas with any Bluegrass music or acoustic
music associations, artists, agencies, radio stations and record companies.
CTBMA
sponsors seasonal summer concerts in The Salem
Valley Barn. A private woodland setting in Salem, CT owned by our generous hosts, The Bingham Family. We offer a unique and intimate performance
opportunity to the traveling artist, with 100% of the gate going to the
artist.
CTBMA is dedicated to providing our music audience with professional, top quality shows:
great music, professional sound, an amzing setting, and a helpful staff of volunteers to make the Salem Valley Barn experience the best it can be
for everyone involved. Please let us know if you have any suggestions
for future activities, collaborations...anything that falls within the
scope of our official musical mission.
CTBMA was founded in 2000 and is registered with the State of Connecticut
as a non-membership, non-profit corporation. Its sole members are
its president, Kim Cyr, and a Board of Directors. All CTBMA activities are staffed exclusively by volunteers. Any and all funding comes from
paid concert admission, donations, sales of refreshments and limited sponsorship arrangements.
