The ‘Young Musicians Community’ is a FREE program that promotes ‘ACCEPTANCE
THROUGH MUSIC’.
MISSION: Provide the FREE training of God's gifts of music to ALL children of all ages, all
races, all social statuses, and all physical handicaps for the benefit of their self-value and
confidence to help them enter the world as an adult with skills that will benefit them their entire
lives.
The Young Musicians Community gives kids the power to break down social barriers! As
YMC members, students become active musicians in our band, 3RD° BURNS. One of our
goals along with teaching them great classic rock is to help them to be "free" to abolish bullying
through mentoring fellow members and accepting ALL people regardless of age, gender, race,
social status or sexual orientation. They learn the value of "giving back" to the community and
they have fun doing it! 3RD° BURNS is open to young people anywhere in Lapeer & Genesee
counties and beyond. We have also given out $45,000 dollars in scholarship/grant funds to
further members education at college or trade school (details at www.y-m-c.org/scholarships).
3RD° BURNS has performed all over Michigan for the past 17 years and ‘Rocked the House’
wherever they play. Every audience is amazed at how great they are and the energy they put
into their performances. In 2019 3RD° BURNS was selected as a backup band for country
music star Dierks Bentley at the PGA’s Ally Challenge.
So… If your daughter or son wants to be a part of a Classic Rock band at its BEST.
Then call/text Gary Burns at 810-441-6672 or email him at gary.burns@y-m-c.org.
Please visit our website www.y-m-c.org
3RD° BURNS is the GREATEST classic Rock & Roll band in Michigan.
Since those early days, over 500 young musicians have participated in the YMC! Today, the 3rd° BURNS bands include over 60 members and perform almost every weekend from June to September all over the state of Michigan.
Our venues include Royal Oak Arts Beats & Eats, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Frankenmuth Auto Fest, Lapeer Days, and many other events in the area.
YMC is proud to endorse the amazing performances of the 3rd° BURNS Band.