Nat King Cole Generation of Hope to Host 85 4th & 5th Grade Students at SUMMER STRINGS

June 27, 2013 - PRLog -- Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Summer Strings at Lynn University provides opportunities to underserved students

This week-long camp will culminate in a concert at the Wold Performing Arts Center

June 24-28




Approximately 85 fourth- and fifth-grade students from six Palm Beach County schools will be bused to Lynn University to attend the second annual Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Summer Strings @ Lynn University, a camp that provides elementary students without means an opportunity to receive the highest quality string instruction through intensive small ensemble and private lessons.


Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc., the School District of Palm Beach County and Lynn University Conservatory of Music are working together to make this week-long event happen. Nat King Cole Generation Hope funds the cost of running the camp, the school district provides transportation and lunches for the campers, and the university donates the space and its conservatory students provide the instruction.



The students will receive small group section instruction and private lessons with Lynn’s conservatory students serving as their mentors. The week-long camp will culminate in a concert to be performed in the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 28, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.



Timolin and Casey Cole, twin daughters of the legendary Nat King Cole, will attend to present certificates to the students. The concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Wold PAC is located on Lynn University’s campus at 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton. Please call 561-237-7000 for more information.



Media is invited to cover the Summer Strings camp and/or the concert.



Timolin and Casey Cole, founders of Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc., will personally present Musical Achievement Certificates to campers on Friday, June 28, at the Summer Strings Concert at Lynn University



The Coles will only be available for interviews from 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. and immediately after the concert for ½ hour.



Please check in with Joshua Glanzer to gain entrance to Lynn University's campus (3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton) or to receive any additional information. Glanzer can be reached at jglanzer@lynn.edu or by calling 561-237-7761 / 561-212-2924 (m).



·       For more information on the schools and students involved please contact Alain Goindoo at 561-313-7038 or alain.goindoo@palmbeachschools.org from Palm Beach County Schools.

·       For more information on Nat King Cole Generation Hope, please contact Shanna St. John at 561-523-6553 or info@nkcgenhope.org

·       For information on the Lynn Conservatory mentors, please contact Manny Capote at 561-237-7156 or mcapote@lynn.edu.



About Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc.

Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide music education to children with the greatest need and fewest resources. This mission is accomplished by funding programs that provide for instruction, mentoring and resources. For information or to become involved, please contact us at 561-213-8209,  info@nkcgenhope.org or visitwww.nkcgenhope.org.