Lipscomb said that her daughter had attended similar camps, but that her daughter had to travel to Duke University and Indiana for them. She said that she hopes this year s camp will provide a springboard to regular and more widespread vocal music and show choir camps throughout the Mountain State. According to information supplied by Lipscomb, We believe this camp will provide substantial educational benefits for the students. Music education should be an integral part of our educational system in today s society. Recent research shows music students score higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test than their nonmusic peers.
Music education provides students with a well-rounded core curriculum.
The booster association is seeking donations from community businesses to provide financial assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to attend. The registration deadline is Friday, June 1.