Delta State University has received two grants from the King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two of Greenville to help fund programs that will expand access to music and the performing arts across the region.
The charitable organization has long supported education, health, and cultural initiatives, awarding the grants to the university’s Delta Music Institute (DMI) and Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC). University leaders say the funding will have a direct impact not only on the students but also on the surrounding community.
The grant will benefit the DMI’s annual summer music camp, a weeklong program for high school students interested in music and related entertainment industries. Participants receive hands-on training in audio engineering, songwriting, live performance, and music business skills.
“We are incredibly grateful to the King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two for their generous support of our summer camp program,” said Dr. Richard Tremmel, director of the DMI and chair of the Entertainment Industry Studies program. “This funding helps us provide a transformative experience for young people in our region who are passionate about pursuing careers in music and entertainment.”
The DMI is part of Delta State’s College of Business and Aviation and offers a Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Industry Studies, with an emphasis on real-world industry engagement.
The second grant will support BPAC’s School-Time Matinee Series, which brings live theater performances to students in grades Pre-K through 12. Many attendees experience live performance for the first time through these shows, which are also open to the public.
“We’re incredibly proud to make this opportunity available to our community throughout the year, thanks to the generous support of King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two,” said Lauren Powell, executive director of the BPAC.
Delta State officials added that the support will help nurture the Delta’s cultural scene while inspiring future generations of musicians and art supporters.
A reception honoring the 2025 grant recipients will be held on Aug. 26 at the Capps Center in Stoneville.
