What is Banjo in the Hollow all
about?
I’d like to join
but I don’t know anybody. How do I meet other BITH
members?
How much does it cost to be a member of Banjo in
the Hollow?
What Other BITH activities
can I become involved in?
Does Banjo in the Hollow
provide musical instruction?
How can I join Banjo
in the Hollow?
What is Banjo in the Hollow all about?
BITH is a non-profit association dedicated to the enjoyment and
preservation of Old Timey, Traditional, & Bluegrass Music. While
our post office box is in Cary, NC, our members are spread throughout
the country with the largest majority living right here in North
Carolina. Members of BITH may be pickers, non-pickers,
and some are even professional musicians; all that is required
of a member is that he or she share in our enjoyment of the music
that is a part of American culture and heritage. BITH has
monthly picking sessions, where members get together and play
in an “open” format, just a bunch of music lovers
having a good time. The non-pickers are always invited
to bring the family out and “pull up a chair” and
enjoy the music. We offer Pig Pickin’s during the
year, a Camp-N-Pick, and we host an annual one day Bluegrass
Show at Bond Park in cooperation with the City of Cary. At
various times during the year the BITH will offer special workshops
on banjo, mandolin, guitar, Dobro, and other instruments featuring
the best guest instructor that can be found in his/her area of
expertise. Banjo in the Hollow is all about having fun
for the whole family. BITH is always exploring new ways
in which to make being a member worthwhile and exciting.
I’d like to join but I don’t know anybody. How
do I meet other BITH members?
Once you join Banjo in the Hollow, you are a friend who is welcome
at all events. When you come to any of our functions, just
walk up to anybody and introduce yourself. You’ll find
our members to be warm, open and friendly, especially if it’s
your first time coming to any of our events. Any member will
be glad to answer questions, point you out to BITH officers, and
help you to feel “right at home” from the start. With
nearly 300 members in BITH, it is impossible for a member to know
everybody, but with every member that you meet, you’ll have
made a new friend.
How much does it cost to be a member of Banjo in the Hollow?
It only costs $10.00 to join, and dues are $15.00 yearly after
that. You will receive a membership card, a coupon for $10.00
off on merchandise at Zepp’s Country Store, and a quarterly
newsletter. Remember, the entire family is welcome at BITH
events and each head of household needs only one membership. One
teenager asked if he could join the BITH since he was interested
in joining but his parents weren’t, and the answer to that
question was that he could join, we include our offers to anybody
who desires membership, not just adults.
What Other BITH activities can I become involved in?
Elections for Officer and Board positions are held every year. You
can be nominated to run for a position if you so desire. BITH
also maintains a Volunteer List for members that would like to
help out occasionally on special functions that we may be hosting. We
encourage members to submit articles of interest for the Quarterly
Newsletter, and to submit any information about upcoming Bluegrass
shows, festivals, or other events that may be of interest to the
BITH as a whole (we don’t always know about each and every
event coming to our area or the State). The BITH Board also
welcomes any sort of input or ideas that can make BITH a better
organization, one that will hopefully allow all members to experience
a maximum level of satisfaction with the organization.
Does Banjo in the Hollow provide musical instruction?
We are not a teaching institution and do not give organized musical
instruction. Members do exchange information, licks, techniques,
and assist other members to learn a tune or a piece at pickin’ sessions. We
do have members, who are music instructors on various instruments,
but we do not solicit business for them, any arrangement between
an instructor and a potential student is between those individuals. We
also have some members who enjoy working with youths in order to
help develop their musical skills, once again this is voluntary
and not a structured instruction.
How can I join Banjo in the Hollow?
You may join on-line at our website, or you may download an application
and mail it in along with the initial fee, or you can come to any
of the monthly pickin’ sessions and join up on the spot. There
is usually at least one Board member or Officer present at every
event. Please join today; we are looking forward to handing
you an ID card, and welcoming you into the BITH fold. If
you have any other questions you may submit them to:
Ron Petty
Vice-President
ronpetty@touchnc.net
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