The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is hosting its third annual music camp for young adults (ages 16+) with developmental disabilities. It is a weeklong residential camp held on the Vanderbilt campus in conjunction with the Blair School of Music. Campers celebrate music by participating in a songwriting workshop, recording session, songwriter's night and a live performance on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Campers are invited to take part in research activities. The camp also focuses on social skills and independence.
Music Camp provides persons with Williams syndrome and other developmental disabilities a unique opportunity to focus on what they love and do well—music! Camp goals include:
●Learning and practicing new skills
●Music enrichment and appreciation
●Performing with other musicians
●Socializing with mentors and peers
●Feeling connected and empowered
●Family support and information
Camp Details:
Dates: July 13 - 18, 2008
Campers: Young adults (ages 16+) with Williams syndrome and other developmental disabilities
Cost: $1300 (limited scholarships available)
•Conducted in partnerships with: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Blair School of Music, National Williams Syndrome Association
A Music Camp in Music City for Persons with Unusual Abilities
For more information, contact Gretchen Herbert, (615) 322-8529 ext. 3