ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

Marshall Music Foundation was created in 2019 by Kansas City native, Adrianna A. Marshall, Ph.D. The mission of this non-profit organization is to create access to high-quality fine arts education in the greater Kansas City area. Marshall Music Camp has been the first initiative of the foundation, beginning in the summer of 2019. The focus of the all-girls’ camp was orchestral strings and dance studies for beginner and/or intermediate students. All participants had the opportunity to explore in a creative space that encourages self- expression. The campers gained the foundational strings skills needed to play simple folk songs and fun melodies on the violin or viola. During dance training, students learned original choreography to exciting routines in the styles of hip-hop, modern, and ballet. Students also participated in empowerment and self-reflection workshops. In the future, Marshall Music Camp plans to expand summer camp course offerings, create fine arts opportunities for adults, and create music literacy programs for elementary students.