YAM Band
Students who have had lessons for 20 weeks or more are able to take part in a school string band (YAM Band). School YAM Bands perform at local nursing homes, Senior Centers, and hospitals as a service to the community.
Sweet Potato Pie Kids
In March of 2010, POSAM (Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music) initiated its performing band, Sweet Potato Pie Kids, which is made up of top students in the YAM program. These students must be recommended by their instructors and are then scheduled for audition. The current band is made up of ten students. The purpose of the band is to promote POSAM and the YAM program while raising funds for the entire nonprofit organization. Last year, even during the pandemic, they were able to fit in a couple of performances.
2019/2020 SPPK Band Members:
Marguerite Bishop, Ellie Black, Sam Blondeau, Ayden Chappell, Elijah Ellenburg, Malachi Ellenburg, Ele Holland, Judson Stone, Lilly Svrlinga, and Alyssa White.
2019/2020 SPPK Band Instructors
Mary Roper and Josiah Roper
Contact us if you would like to schedule a performance with the Sweet Potato Pie Kids at your event.
2019/2020 SPPK Band Members:
Marguerite Bishop, Ellie Black, Sam Blondeau, Ayden Chappell, Elijah Ellenburg, Malachi Ellenburg, Ele Holland, Judson Stone, Lilly Svrlinga, and Alyssa White.
2019/2020 SPPK Band Instructors
Mary Roper and Josiah Roper
Contact us if you would like to schedule a performance with the Sweet Potato Pie Kids at your event.