We teach students and the public about Traditional Music. We collect, preserve and make available culturally significant materials. We develop the art form and represent our cultural heritage through performance, educational outreach and interaction with the community in the Morehead State University service region and beyond.

Goals

• To educate the public and students about traditional music forms and culture from both a historical and contemporary perspective using methods which encourage quality learning through discovery and inspiration.
• To mentor and prepare students to become well-rounded, business savvy, creative, productive artists.
• To develop and maintain the Traditional Music Archive as a resource for researchers, students, and the public.
• To simultaneously preserve and develop our art form.
• To provide students with extensive performance experience and the opportunity to interact with musical artists and professionals in the music industry.
• To engage and educate the public, positively representing Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage in its global context, the Appalachian region and Morehead State University through performance and interaction with community in the MSU service region and beyond.