Beaufort County Traditional
Music Association

It was in May of 2008 that a few local musicians started gathering on a corner near the Washington Waterfront to share some musical talent. Over the past 17 years, this weekly gathering has grown into a unique Beaufort County attraction for both musicians and music lovers all over Eastern Carolina.

In partnership with Beaufort County Arts Council, BCTMA is based at the historic Turnage Theater at 150 West Main Street, Washington, NC.  This venue provides a stage for guest musicians and monthly Variety Shows. BCTMA also hosts Thursday Evening and Saturday Morning Jams where musicians of all skill levels are invited to come out for these informal events.  Bring an instrument, or just come to listen.

For more information about BCTMA, explore the website or get in touch.

Upcoming Events

 

BCTMA Members Variety Show

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Turange Theatre Gallery

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

Photos

BCTMA has over 2000 photos online spanning our first ten years.  Visit our photos page to have a look, or head over to our Flickr photostream.

Jams

Our weekly jams on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings are open to musicians of all levels.  Check our events calendar for specific dates and times.

Videos

Since 2011, BCTMA has posted over 100 videos of our events, receiving over 32,000 views.  Drop by our videos page and our YouTube channel to watch a few.

Want to get involved?

Become a BCTMA Member or Sponsor.

 

2025 BCTMA Sponsors

Showcase $1000

PC Sound (In Kind)

Jamboree $500

Tar Landing Company LLC

Hoedown $250

Fran & John Moore
Linda & Ross Boyer
Nancy & Chris Furlough
Greenville Guitars (In Kind)

Songster $100

Alyce and John Rauchenstein
Ron Parrish
Bill Rogers
Gerry and Mike Arakelian
Carol and Bill Mann
Van Rice
Marie and Mike Brown
Beth and Tom McCluskey
Lynda Lane
Jeanette and David Ellis
Nellie Walkinshaw
Roland Kinlaw
Jane and Freddy Sugg
John Eckman
John Moran
Phyllis and Bob Daw
Lee and Bill Maxwell
John Thompson

Groupie $50

Peter Boettger
Pat Carlson
Lyle Carlson
David Connard
John Craft
Nancy Galambush

AOP Affiliate

The Beaufort County Traditional Music Association (BCTMA) is part of the Arts of the Pamlico (AOP), a non-profit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization with a charitable solicitation license for North Carolina issued by the Secretary of State. Funding for the BCTMA is provided through support of the AOP, generous sponsors, dues from BCTMA members, donations, and various activities such as (not limited to) weekly musical Jam Sessions and monthly Showcase events. Donations may be made payable to the BCTMA or AOP with a notation that the contribution is for the Beaufort County Traditional Music Association.
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