About IMT

The Institute of Musical Traditions(IMT)is a nonprofit (501) (c) (3) organization which preserves and promotes American and international folk music traditions and nurtures new styles evolving from these cultural roots by presenting concerts, workshops, and educational programs.

Born from the House of Musical Traditions in 1988, our world-class performances, programs, and other activities are funded through corporate donations, foundations, and public funding agencies, but mostly through ticket sales and contributions from individuals like yourself.

Corporate Address
P.O.Box 5930 Takoma Park, MD 20913
Office: 301-754-3611
Email Office@imtfolk.org

Executive Co-Directors
Bernard Argent
& Barbara Ryan

Board of Directors
Dave Richardson - - President
Kent Murray - - Vice President
Jim Byrne - - Secretary
Art Shaw - - Treasurer
David Eisner - - Founder
Rob Wolcott



Honorary Board Members
Charlotte Blake Alston
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Phil Wiggins
Garrison Keillor
Kevin Locke
Sue Mingus
Tom Paxton
Rickey Payton
Frankie & Doug Quimby
Pete Seeger
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason