Southwest Bluegrass Association is a large organization of bluegrass pickers and grinners who promote bluegrass music events to the public. The Southwest Bluegrass Associations mission is to develop, promote and sponsor family-oriented educational activities and events that will introduce and encourage the public to take part in music camps, events, jams & workshops to listen, learn, play and enjoy music & its contribution to our American musical heritage and culture. SWBA programs: music in schools, public music camps, jams, and workshops. Bi-monthly newsletter and a public website to provide info for music events, history, and education.