How Great Lakes Music Camp offers equitable access to traditional music education (09-20-25)

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WYCE's Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

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WYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations. WYCE is West Michigan's only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro. WYCE programs an eclectic blend of folk, rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rock, jazz, and world music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. We exist because of listener support. Please support us to keep the music playing: http://www.wyce.org

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How Great Lakes Music Camp offers equitable access to traditional music education (09-20-25)

WYCE's Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

14 minutes 34 seconds

2 months ago

How Great Lakes Music Camp offers equitable access to traditional music education (09-20-25)

In this episode, we speak with Jason Wheeler and Bruce Ling, cofounders and instructors for the annual Great Lakes Music Camp.

This year's Great Lakes Music Camp is October 2-5.

Once again, this year's session is sold out, but there are opportunities to be added to a waiting list for next year's session.

Great Lakes Music Camp is an inspiring and community-building musical experience held on the shores of Lake Michigan at Camp Blodgett Loeks Retreat Center.

The camp creates a unique opportunity for equitable access to traditional music education and offers attendees the opportunity to engage with world-class instructors, staff, and musicians while being immersed in the beauty of Michigan’s lakeshore.

GLMC’s team has long-standing partnerships with several community partners, organizations, businesses, and individuals who provide varying levels of support.

Funds are raised through a fiduciary partnership with Grand River Watershed Arts & Music Council (GRWAMC), a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.

This support allows camp leaders to offer a Youth Scholarship Program and to provide additional financial assistance to students throughout the year for a continued traditional arts education.

Learn more about Great Lakes Music Camp HERE.