The Ferrum College Collegiates, Concert Choir, Handbell Ensemble, and student soloists will perform an evening of inspiring music in all genres during their Spring Concert on Sat., April 21, 2018. The concert, which will be held at 7 p.m. in Vaughn Chapel on campus, is free and open to the public. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Saint James Food Bank will be welcomed.

“Music transcends all differences in the world and brings hope to all humanity. In this choral and handbell concert, we will share music that highlights joy, faith, tolerance, perseverance, hope, love, self-acceptance, peace, courage, gratitude, and humanity. In these turbulent times it is ‘What the World Needs Now!’” said Assistant Professor of Music and Music Department Coordinator Susan Spataro about the upcoming performance.

For additional information, contact Spataro at sspataro@ferrum.edu or (540) 365-4351.

The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum of Ferrum College is looking for three Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) bands/musicians to perform at FloydFest on July 28, 2018.

For consideration, musicians/bands must submit at least two representative songs, plus a musician/band photograph, via electronic press to bri@ferrum.edu or CD/DVD (mailed to JAM Bands at FloydFest, c/o Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088.) YouTube or other music video links are strongly encouraged but not required.

Entries must be sent to the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum by April 15. Band selections will be made before May 1. Each band will perform two 30-minute sets on the Children’s Universe Forever Young Stage at FloydFest.

For more information, contact the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at (540) 365-4412 or bri@ferrum.edu.