The Young Tradition Touring Group is an ensemble of talented teenage musicians from Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine, led this year by Benjamin Foss and Oliver Scanlon. This year’s Touring Group performances feature an engaging collection of traditional and contemporary music, from a beloved Pete Sutherland song and a tune from Vermont-based Jeremiah McLane, to tunes and songs rooted in New England, Québécois, Appalachian, Celtic, and Scandinavian traditions.

Join them for a performance at the Capital City Grange Contra Dance on Saturday, March 6th, at 7:00pm. $20 suggested donation with all proceeds going to support the Touring Group.

A program of Vermont Folklife, the Touring Group nurtures youth involvement in traditional music, providing opportunities to learn from and be inspired by tradition bearers, to build strong connections with their peers, and to perform engaging repertoire for communities in Vermont and beyond. This year's Touring Group will be traveling to Appalachia in April 2027 - the preliminary schedule includes traveling to West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky to share music, learn from tradition-bearers, meet and collaborate with other young musicians, and experience the dynamic cultures and landscapes of the region.

To learn more about this group please visit our website. To hear the group in action here, we invite you to check out our YouTube playlist or find a show near you! 

Vermont Folklife welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Ian at ytv@vtfolklife.org in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for American Sign Language interpreters should be made at least four weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the Vermont Folklife will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.