top of page



Traditions continue at Old-Time Music & Dance Camp
This year’s camp included at least 65 students and 30 instructors, with each day’s schedule including individual and group lessons on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and bass, as well as vocals...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Youth enjoy traditional music and fun at Bluegrass Camp
The OMMA camps are becoming a yearly highlight for many families, who appreciate the wholesome atmosphere, opportunity to make new friends...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Youth in Bluegrass Contest held in Branson
Some of the contestants originally met and began playing together while attending Ozark Mountain Music Association summer camps, including fourth-place winners MoArk6...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Youth learn traditional skills at square dance workshop
Several local area musicians were also in attendance to support the workshop with some great dance music, including traditional square dance

Cynthia J. Thomas
1 min read


Youth in Bluegrass Contest to be held May 17; application deadline is March 1
In addition to competition, Youth in Bluegrass offers plenty of fun and opportunities to meet—or reconnect with—other youth...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Have fun, hear great music at the Cabin Fever Variety Show
The Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters is proud to use the proceeds from this annual show to help fund scholarships and events for the Ozark..

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Ozark Mountain Music Association hosts Bluegrass Festival
Beginning instrumentalists to seasoned musicians enjoyed workshops and jam sessions throughout both days...

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read


Enjoy music and fun at Winter Bluegrass Festival
The festival offers two full days of instrumental workshops, vocal workshops and jam sessions, with the opportunity to learn...

Cynthia J. Thomas
1 min read


Music fair provides old-fashioned community fun
Area old-time music enthusiasts, including Jeff Michel who hosts the Thursday evening jam sessions at the Mountain Grove Schoolhouse...

Cynthia J. Thomas
1 min read


Old time music fair set for next month
Branson will soon be the site for an Old-Time Music Fair. Set for September 14, the event will be fun for musicians and audiences...

K.D. Michaels
1 min read


Enjoy an Old Time Music Fair at the Homestead
From 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., old-time and bluegrass music jam sessions will be held at locations around the property, with musicians invited..

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


OMMA hosts Traditional Music & Dance Camp
Each day’s schedule featured individual and group lessons on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and bass, as well as vocals, square dancing...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Young musicians enjoy OMMA Bluegrass Camp
Another Ozark Mountain Music Association Youth Bluegrass Camp is in the books, and it was a great one, with at least 89 youth in attendance

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Bands compete in first OMMA Youth Bluegrass Contest
Young bands traveled across the Ozarks and several states to the Event Center at Branson Meadows

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read
bottom of page