The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) is a non-profit, tax exempt educational organization that supports, promotes and encourages participation in traditional arts of the diverse communities of southern California. We do this through festivals, concerts and other events, public education and services to artists.
news and announcementS
Frank Javorsek
We are so sad to bring you the news that Frank Javorsek has passed away. Frank was a musician and teacher here in the L.A. area for decades. He and his wife Tammy are former owners of the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor - in fact they met there when Tammy's folks owned the store in the '70s. Frank had been teaching lessons at the CTMS Center for Folk Music for a couple years. It was during a mandolin lesson there on Thursday, March 23rd, that he had a heart attack.
As his wife Tammy says: The thing about Frank that keeps running through my mind is that he never made an enemy. Everyone that ever came into contact with him liked him. He also worked daily to "only see the good in everyone" - this was his personal mantra and belief.
Frank was a warm, generous person, a real gem. We're so thankful to have known him, he will be greatly missed. Here is a YouTube called "A Day at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor." Frank is at about 2:20, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7Jwi_Lw0F8
According to the family, there may be a memorial in the near future. If we hear, we'll certainly keep you posted. In the mean time, please hold the Javorsek family in your thoughts.
Folk Music in the Schools
In 2000 with help from a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the CTMS created a “Folk Music in the Schools” program. To date the program has reached over 100,000 under-served elementary school students. Recently the program's director Juli Emmel created this short video about the program.
If you would like to help bring this wonderful program to more students, make a donation to CTMS by Clicking Here
Upcoming Events
Concert Schedule
Our Spring-Summer 2012 Concert Schedule is now available Click Here
New Cajun/Zydeco Jam
A new jam is forming on the fourth Saturday of each month. From 3 to 5 we will be having a Cajun/Zydeco Jam here at the Center. Everyone welcome
See our Calendar.
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