OPT celebrates an American tradition, and the important role
of the Ozarks in shaping this iconic musical genre.
OzarksWatch Video Magazine
Join Ozarks Public Television in celebrating Country Music in the Ozarks with this selection of episodes highlighting some of the many unique musicians and performers in the area.
Traditional Fiddling and Square Dancing
Fiddle music and square dancing has played an important part in the Ozarks heritage.
The Ozark Jubilee
Gary Ellison shares his personal memories of The Ozark Jubilee.
Ashley Hull Profile
Ashley Hull and Gordon McCann demonstrate a few timeless fiddle tunes.
Ozarks Traditional Fiddlers: Continuing the Tradition
Join young fiddlers as they preserve traditional fiddle music for generations to come.
Ozarks Traditional Fiddlers
Join Gordon McCann, Lacey Hartje, Jesse Wallace, Howe Teague for traditional fiddling.
Jam Sessions and Jig Dancing
These get-togethers go by a variety of names: jam sessions, hootenanny, opry and hoedowns.
Johnny Mullins: Ozarks Songwriter
Johnny Mullins exhibits his talent as one of country music's most successful songwriters.
Jam Sessions and Jig Dancing
These get-togethers go by a variety of names: jam sessions, hootenanny, opry and hoedowns.
Ozarks Traditional Women Fiddlers
Violet Hensley, Violet Long, and Ruth Hawkins demonstrate the traditions of fiddle music.
Banjo Players and Their Styles
Banjo Players and Their Styles
The Ozark Jubilee Digitization Project
Dedicated to the preservation and access of the Ozark Jubilee television show.The Ozark Jubilee was a live, nationally broadcast country-western variety show originating from the Jewell Theater -- “the heart of the Ozarks” -- in downtown Springfield from 1955 through 1960. Many country music stars began or advanced their careers by appearing on the Jubilee including Porter Wagoner, Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, and the Philharmonics.
Currently over 60 episodes reside in kinescope form in the University of California, Los Angeles Film and Television Archive. Missouri State University Libraries is working with UCLA to digitize and make available all viable episodes of the show on a dedicated YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/c/OzarkJubilee
To help with this project, or for more information, visit https://libraries.missouristate.edu/ozarkjubilee.htm