(La Porte County, IN) - The LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra is waging a Battle for the Baton fundraiser to support the Steck Family Music Education Fund, with the friendly competition having begun today.

The winner will be announced during the free LCSO summer concert at the Friendship Gardens in Michigan City on July 21st.

The fundraising showdown is between La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody, State Senator Mike Bohacek, and State Representative Jim Pressel. According to the LCSO, every dollar raised goes toward providing music lessons for children in need, and every donation will also be matched to double the amount collected.

Donations are accepted by visiting www.lsco.net.