How do I become a MusicGirl?
Once you take part in a MusicGirls activity, you're a MusicGirl! Simply sign up for the MusicGirls Newsletter to be notified of our upcoming activities. Remember to "like" our Facebook Page. Please fill out the contact form at the following link and we will sign you up for our newsletter. https://sandysmusicgirls.org/contact/
How much does it cost to be a MusicGirl?
We strive to make all our activities accessible to any girl who wants to participate. Most activities are completely free thanks to our incredible community of supporters. We hope that families that can afford to pay for activities, will support us by donating.
What types of activities are offered?
Each year in June, we conduct a day camp for "junior" MusicGirls aged 6 to 9 and a day camp for "senior" MusicGirls aged 10-19 at the Lake Wales Arts Center. They are both free to attendees. We also offer free weekly group music classes. We organize family camp outs to music festivals, organize special workshops, provide performance opportunities, scholarships to music camps and more.Do MusicGirls receive private lessons?
We do not provide private lessons, but we will help connect girls with private teachers and the parents pay the teacher directly.
Can I be a MusicGirl if I do not have an instrument?
YES! MusicGirls has a limited number of instruments to loan out with the agreement that the girl may keep the instrument as long as she is using it. If it is not being used, it should be returned to MusicGirls so another girl may benefit from it. We currently have guitars (acoustic and electric), ukuleles (soprano, tenor and baritone), mountain dulcimers, electric basses, 5-string banjos, mandolins, keyboards, cellos and several sizes of violins.
Do I have to learn to read music to participate?
We generally teach music "by ear", but we encourage girls to also learn to read music. Both skills are important and they complement each other. We like to start girls on instruments like the mountain dulcimer and ukulele that are easy to learn. Later, if girls transfer their interest to other instruments like piano, cello, and violin, they will benefit from learning to read music.
I already play an instrument – may I still participate?
We want to support MusicGirls wherever they are on their musical journey, beginner to advanced. More advanced players can apply for scholarships to music camps, or take advantage of performance opportunities we provide throughout the year. We can connect them with advanced private instructors with other girls to start a MusicGirl band!
I have an instrument I never use anymore. May I donate it to Sandy's MusicGirls?
Probably! Donated instruments have been a big help for us to get instruments for girls who need one. So contact us and let us know what you have to donate. If it is an instrument that we can't use, we reserve the right to sell it to purchase a more useful instrument. Thanks for your generosity! Please fill out the Contact Form so we can make arrangements.
Who is the "Sandy" of Sandy's MusicGirls?
Sandy Greer was a wonderful singer and guitar player. She delighted audiences in central Florida for 25 years with her clear, strong vocals and fingerpicking guitar. She was equally skilled singing folk, country, standards, and rock music. Sandy passed away in 2014 from lung cancer at the age of 60. Her musical legacy lives on through the MusicGirls that put their hearts into their music the way Sandy did.