Music at the Mansion: TAPS (Traditional Arts Programs for Students) 

Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper hosted an event at the Executive Mansion in downtown Raleigh on Thursday, September 28th, dedicated to arts education and the resounding success of the TAPS program (Traditional Arts Programs for Students).
This event featured a performance by Newfound Gap, a group of siblings who benefited from TAPS programs in Buncombe and Haywood Counties, along with Laura Boosinger, TAPS teacher, and Executive Director of the Madison County Arts Council.
First Lady Kristin Cooper initiated "Music at the Mansion," a video concert series that highlighted North Carolina's musical diversity, thanks to support from the North Carolina Arts Foundation.
The TAPS program funds after-school initiatives connecting students with traditional artists, enriching young lives and fostering cultural appreciation in community organizations, including arts centers and schools.
The September 28th event celebrated the successful convergence of music, arts education, and cultural heritage, underscoring North Carolina's commitment to nurturing young artists and preserving its cultural traditions.
About Come Hear NC:
Come Hear NC is an initiative by the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, celebrating the state's profound contributions to American music and preserving its rich cultural heritage.
About TAPS (Traditional Arts Programs for Students):
TAPS, or Traditional Arts Programs for Students, is an after-school program supported by the North Carolina Arts Council that brings local traditional artists together with elementary and middle school students, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation.
About Music at the Mansion:
Music at the Mansion is a video concert series created by First Lady Kristin Cooper to showcase the diversity of North Carolina's music scene, supported by the North Carolina Arts Foundation.
0:00 Italy
02:21 Carolina Moon
06:03 Elzic's Farewell
08:41 Jerusalem Ridge
12:02 I've Endured
15:11 Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By)
17:52 Your Lone Journey
21:57 Blue Moon of Kentucky
25:23 Muskrat
27:35 Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss
31:11 Cluck Old Hen
33:32 Reuben's Train