Kentucky Center for Traditional Music

05/09/2026

Today, three Traditional Music Studies majors became graduates. We could not be more proud of Caleb Smith, Violet Updike, and Jachin Irwin! The future holds great things for each of you - got get it!

GO EAGLES! 🦅 💙💛🎻🎶

05/06/2026

This morning, KCTM Director Daxson Lewis was recognized for his contributions to the Level Up initiative at Morehead State University! Level Up courses are designed to help students stand out when applying for jobs and graduate school and provide hands-on experience within their major while utilizing key career skills. Congratulations, Director Lewis!

04/30/2026

Please join us in celebrating another senior, Olivia Bowling!

We want to recognize Olivia for her outstanding work as KCTM’s media intern this past year. She has brought an incredible work ethic, creativity, and professionalism to everything she’s done, consistently delivering thoughtful, high-quality work that has helped tell our story in a meaningful way.

As she graduates this semester, we want to say how much we’ll miss her. Beyond her talent, Olivia has been a valued part of our team—reliable, positive, and fully invested in our mission. We are grateful for the impact she’s made at KCTM and can’t wait to see where her talents take her next!

04/30/2026

🎶Our students and faculty had a blast at our End of Semester Showcase! Thank you to all who came and supported our programs and celebrated our graduating seniors! 🎓

Photos by Olivia Bowling

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

📣 Senior Spotlight 🎓

Join us tonight as we close the semester with our End of Semester Showcase and celebrate our graduating seniors! We are so proud of them!

📅 April 29, 2026
⏰ 7 PM
📍Morehead Conference Center
🎟️FREE and open to the public!

Music at Morehead State

04/28/2026

📣 TOMORROW! 📣The talented students and faculty of the Kentucky Center For Traditional Music take the stage at our End of Semester Showcase! Come out and support our students and faculty before Summer Break!🎶 ☀️
📅 April 29, 2026
⏰ 7 PM
📍Morehead Conference Center
🎟️FREE and open to the public!

04/23/2026

Check out this podcast interview with KCTM alum Michelle Canning! Since graduating, Michelle has built a remarkable career as a musician, songwriter, and staff member at the Grand Ole Opry.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jlBny1389JPUoo2W2rNCh?si=j7GEv_JlRaeMLKmZ9vyWGA

Learn more about the Traditional Music Studies program: www.moreheadstate.edu/KCTM

04/22/2026

Thank you, Alex Standifer, for this coverage of our recent Community Dance!

Learn more about the Traditional Music Studies program: www.moreheadstate.edu/KCTM

While they still are not as common as they were in days past, the future of the culture is bright in these hills.

04/22/2026

A busy morning in the recording studio - tracking senior capstones!

Learn more about the Traditional Music Studies program: www.moreheadstate.edu/KCTM