FRIENDS OF THE YOUNG MUSICIANS' CAMP, INC.
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Who we are... Friends of Young Musicians' Camp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was formed to provide formal fundraising for scholarships and financial aid, and to support music education initiatives in South Florida. * Production of the camp program book Simon and I started this camp in the summer of 2000. There were 33 campers for that first summer! We had the idea of bringing together some of the most talented musicians in South Florida, who during the year tour, perform or teach - and letting them use their creative talents to inspire and instruct kids who love music. Without the pressure of school - the summertime is the best time to nurture artistic talent. Simon experienced this as a young boy when he received a scholarship to attend the world famous Chataugua Institute in New York State, where he heard jazz pianist George Shearing and other famous musicians. After that camp, he became dedicated to becoming a professional musician. Thus, along with our dream of providing a rich musical environment - the best artist/teachers and the best facilities - what could be better than the University of Miami Frost School of Music ? We also realized that we needed to offer scholarships to talented, but financially needy students. So, now 13 years later, you are helping us realize our dream. Each summer the camp reaches over 350 students with about one fourth of them receiving financial aid. They hear great jazz, classical chamber music, musical theater and more! Our camp alumni are getting accepted into top music colleges (including UM) – AND they are getting scholarships! The camp gives them an experience which I know they will never forget and hopefully - thanks to you - they are further down the road towards realizing their own dreams... Come join us!