The
purpose of this award is to ensure the perpetuation of Old-Time
music and dance through the establishment of apprenticeship
programs given to beginning musicians.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Doubler and family have given the seed money
for the project. The Doubler family has volunteered and been
long-time supporters of the festival. Mrs. Wren Doubler is the
granddaughter of Uncle Dave Macon. Additional money has been
provided by the NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences) Foundation in the form of a Discover GRAMMY® Festival
grant.
The formal announcement of the award and criteria was made at
the Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival, on July 10, 1998 at Cannonsburgh
Village. A committee has been formed and is in the process of
writing the guidelines.
If you are interested in making a donation to this worthwhile
fellowship to help keep the old-time music and dancing traditions
alive, please send your inquiries to:
Patsy Weiler
c/o Uncle Dave Macon Days
Post Office Box 5016
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-5016
Email
MacondDoubler@UncleDaveMaconDays.com