The Plank Road Folk Music Society

The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional folk music and dance.

Introduction

The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the enjoyment, preservation, and study of traditional and contemporary folk music. We are based in Buffalo, New York, USA.

Our goals are to:

* Present quality folk music concerts and dances featuring local, national, and international performers

* Provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in the performing arts

* Foster the appreciation of traditional and contemporary folk music and dance through educational programs

* Collect, preserve, and make available materials related to the history and practice of folk music and dance

What is the Plank Road Folk Music Society?

The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, and related art forms. We are based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

We sponsor concerts and dances featuring folk musicians from all over the world, as well as workshops and other events that teach traditional skills such as music, dance, and craftmaking. In addition, we maintain a lending library of folk instruments and a reference collection of folk music recordings.

The Plank Road Folk Music Society’s Purpose

The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation, study and performance of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance and related crafts. New York State’s Oldest Continuous Folk Music Society, the Plank Road Folk Music Society was founded in Albany in 1946. The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a 501(c)(3) organization.

The Plank Road Folk Music Society’s History

The Plank Road Folk Music Society was founded in 1992 by a group of local musicians and music lovers who wanted to promote the traditional music of the eastern United States, Canada and Britain. The Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

The society presents monthly concerts featuring local, regional and touring artists, hosts an annual music festival (the Old-Time Music Gathering), publishes a quarterly newsletter (The Plank Road Post) and produces an annual CD compilation of live performances from the concert series. The Plank Road Folk Music Society is also a member of the Milwaukee Area Teachers of Traditional Music (MATTT) which provides opportunities for young people to learn about and perform traditional music.

The Plank Road Folk Music Society’s Members

The Plank Road Folk Music Society, located in Rochester, NY, has been bringing folk music to the Rochester community since 1977. The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the Finger Lakes region of New York State. The Society is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and a small staff. The Board is elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting, held each June.

The Plank Road Folk Music Society’s members are people who love folk music and want to support the mission of the organization. Members receive a discount on all tickets to Society events, and are eligible to vote in elections for the Board of Directors.

The Plank Road Folk Music Society’s Activities

The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of Traditional Folk Music and Dance.

The Society sponsors various activities throughout the year, including contra dances, square dances, waltz parties, open mics, sing-arounds, concerts, workshops and an annual music festival. We also operate a lending library of over 5,000 folk music recordings and books.

Whether you are a long-time fan of folk music or just getting started, we hope you’ll take some time to explore our website and learn more about the Society. If you have any questions or would like more information about any of our activities, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The Plank Road Folk Music Society’s Future

The Plank Road Folk Music Society has had a long and successful history of promoting folk music in the United States. As the popularity of folk music has grown in recent years, so has the society’s membership. The society is currently at a crossroads, however, as it debates what direction to take in the future.

There are two main schools of thought within the society on how to best promote folk music. The first is that the society should focus on educational initiatives, such as organizing Folk Music 101 courses and hosting workshops on how to play folk instruments. The second is that the society should focus on organizing concert events featuring both up-and-coming and established folk musicians.

Both approaches have their merits, but it remains to be seen which one will ultimately prevail. Whichever path the society chooses to take, one thing is certain: the future of folk music in America looks bright.