Starting in October, the Old-Time Music Jam at the Mountain Grove Schoolhouse has added a hymn sing, held at 6 p.m. on selected Thursday nights, just prior to the regular jam session at 7 p.m.
The hymn sing is being organized by Joshua Mifflin and Cori Webb, both of whom expressed thanks to Jeff Michel for the use of the facility and his dedication to facilitating the jam sessions as well as promoting traditional music at other community events.
The first gathering was held on October 3, with attendees bringing hymnals and suggesting or leading some of their favorites, to the accompaniment of guitar, fiddle and banjo. Those present said they enjoyed the nostalgic but spiritually uplifting opportunity to revisit hymns and gospel songs that have been meaningful to them over the years. Persons interested in attending should feel free to participate as much as they are comfortable, whether leading a song, playing an acoustic instrument, or just sitting back to listen and sing along.
Dates between now and Thanksgiving include the following Thursdays:
October 17
October 31
November 14
For those who want to attend the hymn sing and then stay for the traditional music jam, the schedule also tentatively includes bringing snacks to share at approximately 6:45 p.m. For any questions about the hymn night, reach out to Joshua Mifflin or Cori Webb via the Mountain Grove Schoolhouse Jam page on Facebook, where updates to the schedule or special events are also shared; alternatively, just drop by the schoolhouse off Hwy. T approximately seven miles east of Branson, and check it out.
The words from the old song “Jesus, Hold My Hand,” written about prayer, can also apply to gathering around a shared love of traditional music: “I hope to meet you there!”
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