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.

Its activities include:

* Coordination of the annual "Scholarship Benefit Concert & Gala"
* Production of the camp program book
* Providing after-concert refreshments
* Airport pickup of out-of-town campers
* Coordinating camp performances for community events
during the year
* Applying for grant funding for scholarships and program support

HOW IT ALL STARTED...

In December 2006, we held our first Simon Salz Memorial Concert, with Ira Sullivan, Duffy Jackson and friends entertaining a packed house. Funds raised from this event allow us to offer scholarships to the 2007 camp. May 2, 2008 was our second Simon Salz Memorial Concert. It featured Mr. Dick Hyman, best known as composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist for the Woody Allen films "Zelig," "The Purple Rose of Cairo," "Broadway Danny Rose," "Stardust Memories," "Hannah and Her Sisters," "Radio Days," "Bullets Over Broadway," and more. He was joined by the new Dean of the Frost School of Music - Mr. Shelly Berg. It was an unforgettable evening!  The third concert on July 15, 2009,  featured world-famous Latin/Jazz flutist – Nestor Torres. He was joined by jazz great Ira Sullivan and they were backed up by a stellar Latin/Jazz Band.  The concert opened with the Honors Jazz Ensemble from the Young Musicians’ Camp.   A sold-out hall and a wildly enthusiastic audience made for an unforgettable evening.

Check this page for upcoming details on ticket purchase and after-concert gala reception.

Upcoming Events

COMING THIS SUMMER – Saturday, June 26, 2010
JON SECADA --- SHELLY BERG --- IRA SULLIVAN Fourth Annual Simon Salz Memorial Concert – UM Gusman Concert Hall. We are thrilled to present to the South Florida community – Latin Pop/Jazz Artist JON SECADA, joined by veteran jazz artist IRA SULLIVAN, and UM Frost School of Music Dean, SHELLY BERG. This is a musical event not to be missed, plus the proceeds from this concert will provide scholarships to give our community’s talented, but financially needy young musicians the opportunity to attend summer camp at UM! Don’t delay in purchasing tickets because this concert is sure to sell out!
Visit our Tickets page to find out more info.

Learning from a legend

It's not every day teenagers get to learn from a musical legend. But last Tuesday, a group of young jazz musicians, one of them only 14 years old, not only got coached by renowned jazz flautist Nestor Torres, but they also performed the following night with him in concert. Read the full story