What Is Friends of Music? 

Friends Of Music is a volunteer organization of parents and teachers who want to support the music programs in the Schenectady City School District. 

We want every child who desires it to have an instrument or take part in our music programs.  The Schenectady School District FOM looks for ways to solicit donations of used instruments, and raise funds to help purchase new or used instruments, repair those we already have, and to provide funding for new vocal/instrumental music, transportation and other music related operating expenses in the district. 

Last year, FOM donated money, instruments, music, supplies and other items totaling over $8000 to Schenectady City School District music programs.

Who Can Join? 
Parents and other family members of students in grades k-12 in the Schenectady City School District

What Does FOM Do? 
Purchase music and instruments for vocal and instrumental programs

          Purchase music and instruments
          for vocal and instrumental programs

          Repair instruments

          Solicit donations of instruments

          Present graduating senior with awards

          Host concerts

          Participate in district wide musical celebrations

          Assist with costs of music competitions and auditions

Why Do We Need FOM?  

The Schenectady City School District is the largest school district in the capital district.  While the district is very supportive of the arts in general, and music in particular, the size of Schenectady schools makes it hard to meet the demands of an ever increasing population.

How Do I Join? How Can I Help?

q       Donate an old instrument – Simply contact FOM at the address below or email sweisse@nycap.rr.com .

q       Support our fundraising efforts.

q       Attend our meetings the first Tuesday of each month. October 5, November 2 - 6:30 pm at the Van Dyck Restaurant. 

     Friends of Music
c/o Rachel Gayne
Schenectady High School
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY  12308