ABOUT

Saratoga Friends of Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the benefit of students and faculty within the Saratoga Springs City School District (K-12) programming.  The volunteer organization is open to all parents, students, teachers, and community members who are interested in supporting music as a vital part of education and social development in the Saratoga District.  We believe that music not only improves our community quality of life but further empowers, energizes, and educates our students in the enjoyment of arts.  You will see us at all the concerts and special music events held throughout the year in the District.

“Music can change the world because it can change people”

- Bono

MISSION

The mission of Saratoga Friends of Music is to:

  • Support special programming and instructional opportunities.

  • Provide assistance to students in need.

  • Provide financial support for school music trips.

  • Raise community awareness for the district’s music program K-12.

  • Support the participation of students in All-County, Suburban Council and All-State festivals.

  • Advocate for further support and expansion of in-school music programs.

Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond.”

- Ray Charles

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Saratoga Friends of Music has accomplished the following in recent years:

  • Funded three scholarships annually for graduating seniors in each ensemble: band, orchestra and chorus who are pursuing a degree in music in college.

  • Provided refreshments for music awards ceremony.

  • Provide funding for various festivals such as suburban council, all-county, area all-county, area all-state, and all-state as well as other travel for music ensembles.

  • Provided funding for accompanists for concerts.

  • Provided funding for elementary students such as bow holds, digital programs, and other needs.

  • Provided funding for repair of instruments.

  • Provided avenue for instrument donations from the community to the music department.

  • Purchased personal protective equipment (PPE) for band instruments.

  • Helped support the first ever Practice-A-Thon for high school and middle school students that raised closed to $11,000 for three local non-profit organizations.

  • Sent a letter to the Saratoga Springs Board of Education stressing the importance of replacing music teachers.

  • Paid for all NYSSMA entry fees for high school and middle school students.

 
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