Mission

Mission Statement and commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

CBA Board

Board of Directors, Meeting Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Elections

CBA Leadership

The team that runs the organization and its events

Association Documents

Regional Directors

Awards

History

CBA Events

Our famous festivals, camps, and online events

Event Calendar

Concerts, jams, workshops, and events

Join

Become a member today

Volunteer

Contribute your time, energy and creativity

Member giving

There are many ways to contribute.

Become a board Member

Be a part of our leadership team

CBA Youth Program

Supporting and inspiring the next generation to play and enjoy music.

Online Bluegrass Academy

Online access to music lessons with our favorite musicians!

KidFest

A recreational program for kids

CBA Youth Academy

A 4 day music camp for 8-16 year olds

Kids on Bluegrass

Practice, play, and perform at the Father's Day Festival

Kids Instrument Lending Library

Find an instrument for your child or donate one of yours.

Global Connections

Worldwide events and activities

BEAR Fund

Financial assistance for qualified artists and music professionals

Music Teachers

In-person or online lessons

Bands

Find a band near you or share your band info with the world!

Luthiers

Keep your instrument sounding its best

Instructional Materials

Lessons, links, and essays to help you enjoy playing and practicing even more

California Bluegrass Association Leadership

Officers

Officers

Chairman
Pete Ludé
chair@californiabluegrass.net

President
Theresa Gooding
[email protected]

Treasurer
Valerie Cornejo
[email protected]

Secretary
Andrea Zelones
[email protected]

Honorary

Ambassador At Large, Honorary
Frank Solivan

Ambassador At Large, Honorary
Bob Thomas

Board Member Emeritus
J.D. Rhynes

Chairman Emeritus, Honorary
Carl Pagter

President Emerita, Honorary
Darby Brandli

Committees

Executive Committee

Chair – Pete Ludé

Patrick Campbell
Valerie Cornejo
Darby Brandli

Fundraising and Business Development

Chair – Lani Way (interim)

Lisa Burns
Dave Gooding
Steve Ladonga
Pete Ludé

Finance Committee

Chair – Theresa Gooding

Valerie Cornejo
Pete Ludé
Geoff Sargent

Technical Infrastructure

Chair – Ted Kuster

Georgianne Boissier
Kirby Cool
Pete Ludé
Garrett Massman

Membership Committee

Chair – Theresa Gooding

Danny Clark
Ted Kuster
Lani Way

Youth Programs

Darby Brandli

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Chair – Lani Way

Darby Brandli
Patrick Campbell
Karen Celia Heil
Chuck Poling

Talent Acquisition Group

Dave Gooding
Danny Clark
Aaron Zorndorf
Jason Winfree

Year-round Volunteer Team

Operations and Commerce

Volunteer Coordinator
Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow
[email protected]

Operations and Commerce

Elections Coordinator
Josh Micheals
[email protected]

Membership Coordinator
Debbie Wendt
[email protected]

Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator
Lisa Burns
[email protected]

Youth Programs

Youth Program Coordinator
Darby Brandli
[email protected]

Youth Academy Director
Kimber Ludiker
[email protected]

Youth Ambassador
Mei Lin Heirendt
[email protected]

Kids Lending Library
Sharon Khadder
[email protected]

programs and Events

Campout Coordinator
Deb Livermore
[email protected]

IBMA Coordinator
Lani Way
[email protected]

Old-time Music Director
Karen Celia Heil
[email protected]

Archivist
Mark Hogan
[email protected]

Talent Acquisition Group (TAG)
Dave Gooding
Danny Clark
Aaron Zorndorf
Jason Winfree
[email protected]

Publicity and Media

Publicity Director
Vacant
[email protected]

Bluegrass Breakdown Editor
Jason Dilg
[email protected]

Web Team Leader
Robin Frenette
[email protected]

Social Media Team
Mei Lin Heirendt
Pete Ludé
[email protected]

Social Media Board Liaison
Pete Ludé
[email protected]

Official Photographers
Alan Bond
Bob Calkins
Patrick Campbell
Bob Free
Robin Frenette
Scott Peterson
John Woodworth
[email protected]

Finance & Administration

Contract Legal Advisor
Bob Schwartz