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IBMA Announces Graduates of
Leadership Bluegrass 2008
photo by Priscilla Warnock
The International Bluegrass Music Association is pleased to announce the graduating class of Leadership Bluegrass 2008, listed below. Leadership Bluegrass, now in its ninth year with more than 200 alumni, is an intensive three-day program of advanced level, interactive learning experiences that invites participants to examine the challenges and opportunities facing our music along with related leadership issues.
Leadership Bluegrass 2008 was hosted March 25-27 at BMI in Nashville, Tenn., and was facilitated for the ninth year by Fred Bartenstein, a noted bluegrass historian and broadcaster as well as a professional meeting facilitator.
Each year approximately 25 individuals are selected to participate in Leadership Bluegrass, a program designed to build commitment, motivate talents and instill enthusiasm for addressing the future of the bluegrass music industry. Class members represent a cross section of current and future leaders from various facets of the industry, as well as diverse regions of the country and world.
Congratulations to the following graduates:
- Serge Bernard; Diamond Productions PEI; Stratford, Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Ethan Burkhardt; Pinecastle Records; Columbus, N.C.
- Ron Cox; Avenue Bank; Nashville, Tenn.
- Katy Daley; WAMU’s Bluegrass Country; Washington, D.C.
- Debbie Durant; Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music, Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival; Landenberg, Penn.
- Arnie Fleischer; The Emelin Theatre; Mamaroneck, N.Y.
- Tim Graves; Tim Graves & Cherokee; Northport, Ala.
- Cindy Gray; The Nevada Bluegrass Project; Reno, Nev.
- Bill Hartley; Birthplace of Country Music Alliance; Bristol, Tenn.
- Richard Hurst; Ulster American Folk Park, EBMA; Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Carl Jackson; Colonel Rebel Music; Nashville, Tenn.
- Diane King, Event Producer/Songwriter; Franklin, Tenn.
- Katy E. Leonard; IBMA; Nashville, Tenn.
- Matt Lindsey; Matt Lindsey Music LLC; Nashville, Tenn.
- Michael W. Marceau; D.C. Bluegrass Union; Kensington, Md.
- Tim McFadden; Tim McFadden Management LLC; Brentwood, Tenn.
- Marty Raybon; Marty Raybon & Full Circle; Tuscumbia, Ala.
- Roger Ryan; CMA of Ireland; Cork, Ireland
- Lorraine Short; Prime Tyme Solutions; Raleigh, N.C.
- Roger H. Siminoff; Siminoff Banjo & Mandolin Parts; Arroyo Grande, Calif.
- Wayne Taylor; Raincoe Music; Crofton, Md.
- Dana Thorin; Breezy Ridge Instruments, John Pearse Strings; Scotts Valley, Calif.
- April Verch; April Verch Band, April Verch Music; Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
- Lucy Weberling; Festival Yoga/ Inner Smile Productions; Skiatook, Okla.
- Rebekah Weiler; Middle Tennessee State Univ.; Murfreesboro, Tenn. (student monitor)
Click Here to read what graduates have to say about this annual education event!
Thanks to the following sponsors of Leadership Bluegrass 2008: BMI, Fred Bartenstein & Associates, AWWW Enterprises (Archie & Priscilla Warnock), George & Natalie McCeney, Trisha & John Tubbs, Arthur Berman, Bill Foster and Dr. Terry Comer.
For information on the next Leadership Bluegrass class scheduled for 2009 in Nashville, contact Nancy Cardwell at (615) 256-3222, 888-GET-IBMA or nancyc@ibma.org.
Photo Caption: The International Bluegrass Music Association is pleased to announce the graduating class of Leadership Bluegrass 2008, pictured here at BMI in Nashville on March 27. Row 1, L-R: Marty Raybon, Dana Thorin, Lucy Weberling, April Verch, Lorraine Short, Debbie Durant, Cindy Gray, Ron Cox, Tim Graves, Roger Siminoff; Row 2, L-R: Katy Daley, Rebekah Weiler, Roger Ryan, Katy E. Leonard, Bill Hartley, Mike Marceau; Row 3, L-R: Serge Bernard, Matt Lindsey, Tim McFadden, Richard Hurst, Carl Jackson, Diane King, Wayne Taylor, Ethan Burkhardt, Arnie Fleischer
Program Objectives
The purpose of the Leadership Bluegrass program is to pull together a cross section of people with exhibited or potential leadership qualities into a network of learning and communication. The results will foster a broad-based understanding of the total needs of the bluegrass community, which will help participants better prepare to determine the goals of the particular organization, company or group in which they choose to serve.
Leadership Bluegrass seeks to explore bluegrass music and its place in the larger world of entertainment through:
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A systematic study of the business of bluegrass, its institutions and organizations, their needs, problems and resources
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Exposure to a wide variety of current music leaders and notable persons
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Encouraging independent thinking, fresh perspectives and approaches. It is not intended to "indoctrinate" or pass on the current leaders’ views and ideas.
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Acquaintance with relevant issues facing bluegrass, their history and future possibilities
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Involvement of all related facets of the music industry which impact bluegrass
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High quality interactive sessions for the participants.
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Participation
Enrollment and participation in Leadership Bluegrass is voluntary and a new class will be selected each year. There is a $250 fee for IBMA members participating in Leadership Bluegrass, and a $320 fee for non-members—which includes a one year professional membership in IBMA. All class members are expected to bear the expense of any travel and/or lodging during the program.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available to qualified applicants. A full refund minus a $30 processing fee will be offered to confirmed attendees who notify the IBMA office three weeks before the event that they will need to cancel. After the three week date has passed, refunds will not be issued.
Class size is limited to around 25 individuals. The criteria for participation and selection to the program shall include:
- A sincere commitment, motivation and interest in servicing the bluegrass community today and in the future
- Relative bluegrass community activity and experience
- An interest in advancing one’s own professional or volunteer leadership roles within the bluegrass music industry.
- The opportunity and commitment to take the time the program requires for completion.
Email nancyc@ibma.org for info on future Leadership Bluegrass classes.
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