Sandy’s MusicGirl Scholarship was created to remember Sandy Greer Morrison (who passed away in March 2014) by helping girls develop music skills, creativity and self-esteem. In addition to music scholarships, Sandy's MusicGirls offers a music camp, group classes, loaned instruments, jam sessions, family music camp-outs, workshops and more.
Sandy's MusicGirls is based in Lake Wales Florida and serves girls from 6 to 19 years old in central Florida.
Sandy's MusicGirls is directed by Sandy’s husband, Steve Morrison, and is supported by donations from people and organizations who are excited about MusicGirls programs and mission. You can support Sandy's MusicGirls by clicking the "Donate" spot on the menu bar.
MusicGirls is a program of the Lake Wales Arts Council, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
How to Participate
Donations to Sandy’s MusicGirl Scholarship may be made by clicking DONATE HERE. or mailing a check to the Lake Wales Arts Council P.O. Box 608 Lake Wales FL 33859-0608. Please indicate Sandy’s MusicGirls in the donation allocation. DONATE HERE
Contributions of cash and usable instruments are greatly appreciated (and are tax deductible!). We also accept donated instruments. Become a sponsor
History of Sandy’s MusicGirls, by Jim Robertson
After the passing of his wife, Sandy, in March 2014, Steve “Sticky” Morrison shared his vision of Sandy’s MusicGirls with my wife, Melanie, and me. He wanted to honor Sandy’s memory by helping young girls discover the joys of music. He specifically wanted to take a group of girls to a Florida folk music camp. I suggested the Sunshine State Music Camp in the Pinellas County area. Steve followed through and sponsored several girls to attend the camp. At the end of that camp, Steve asked Melanie and me if we knew of any other camps he could sponsor girls to attend. I found myself saying “Steve, Let’s start our own camp for girls!” In my work over the years as a high school administrator, college administrator and owner of a business that promoted educational events, I felt confident I could help our friend realize his vision and fulfill a vision that we shared.
The first MusicGirls Camp was held in 2015 and hosted 19 girls. It was one eight-hour day and was in our eyes a smashing success! Camp 2016 served about 30 girls for an evening and a full day and was also a great experience for the girls attending. Camp 2017 expanded to two full days and served 48 girls. Since then, we have expanded to two camps; junior camp of three half days for girls 6-9 and senior camp for five full days for girls 10-19. We host about 25 Junior MusicGirls and 50 Senior MusicGirls each year. We recruit only women instructors who are both good musicians, passionate teachers and good role models, Through MusicGirls Camps and other activities we are inspiring girls to become the best women they can be.