Prizewinning pianist Ghwyneth Chen will be performing at the Scarsdale Congregational Church! 

Don't miss the chance to hear this talented musician
Come join us
Sunday, September 25th. at 5 pm.

Welcome Letter 2016-2017

Thank you for visiting our website, and welcome to the new school year!  The leadership committee of Friends of Music & the Arts in the Scarsdale Schools is grateful to everyone who supported us last year.  Family memberships, t-shirt sales, and purchases at our spring Art Show fundraiser (hosted by talented local artist Miriam Schulman) helped us support arts education in the Scarsdale schools.  In 2015-16 FMA was able to:

• Recognize the musical and artistic talents of more than 100 high school students  with FMA certificates, awards and scholarships
• Provide refreshments at high school concerts throughout the year;
• Honor the arts faculty throughout the district with a luncheon at the Scarsdale Public Library in the spring;
• Make gifts in support of the arts to each school in the district, as requested by the arts faculty and approved by the principal of each school.  A summary of these gifts is below.

Let's keep up the good work!  Please renew your support for the coming year, so that we can continue to show our students and faculty that Scarsdale parents appreciate their achievements in and contributions to the arts!  It’s easy to join online through the links on this website, or you can click HERE to print out a membership form, then mail it plus your check to FMA, P.O. Box 171H, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

And, IF YOU’D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED in our activities, please contact FMA Co-President Jeannine Palermo at jeannine.palermo.22@gmail.com.  We’d love to have more parents join our team.

Wishing you all the best for a wonderful year ahead!

Kathy Gray and Jeannine Palermo

Co-Presidents, Friends of Music & the Arts

FMA-FUNDED SCHOOL GIFTS, JULY 2016

High School:        Stringed instrument storage rack

                          Dry-mount press for student artwork

Middle School:    Apple iPad for image research in classroom

                         Audio equipment for use in music computer labs

Edgewood:          Portable rack for cooling/drying/storing student artwork

Fox Meadow:      Portable rack for cooling/drying/storing student artwork

Greenacres:        Artroom supplies; Accessories and supplies for music instruction

Heathcote:         Portable rack for cooling/drying/storing student artwork

Quaker Ridge:    Percussion and stringed instruments

Honor your Child's Teacher with a Donation!

If music, art or drama experiences were particularly meaningful to your child this year, perhaps you would like to recognize the teacher(s) responsible for those experiences by making a donation to Friends of Music & the Arts in that teacher's name.  Donations in any amount are welcome, and will be acknowledged to the honored teacher with a personal note from FMA.

To make a donation, click on this link, or mail your check to:

Friends of Music and the Arts in the Scarsdale Schools P.O. Box 171H Scarsdale, NY  10583

THANK YOU for your support!

Friends of Music and the Arts is a nonprofit, parent-run community organization dedicated to enhancing arts education in all the Scarsdale schools.  FMA donations provide funding to:

• purchase equipment requested by music and arts departments in each school
• support school clubs and programs such as Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and Jabberwocky Literary Magazine at the High School
• acknowledge outstanding student achievements with awards in music, art and drama
• provide hospitality at school concerts, plays and other events
• host a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon to honor our district’s outstanding music and arts faculty.  

Copyright 2009 by Friends of Music and the Arts in the Scarsdale Schools

FMA Benefit at the Scarsdale Library: Mixed Media Musical May

Scarsdale faculty Concert Program

The Scarsdale Schools Faculty Recital

Scarsdale Faculty Program

Winter Concert Season is underway!

Scarsdale music students & faculty have been working hard this semester.

Don't miss this chance to hear the results!

You can also check out the FMA tables in the lobby with items for sale:

T-Shirts - $15

                Mugs (while they last) - $10

                                Drawstring bags - $5

FMA representatives will be present to give you more information. 

Find out about how FMA supports the music & arts programs at your child's Scarsdale school.

The remaining December performances are listed below:

Scarsdale Middle School

Monday 12/14, 7:30 p.m. - 6th Grade Orchestra and 6th Grade Cooper/Popham Chorus

Wednesday 12/16, 7:30 p.m. - 8th Grade Orchestra and 8th Grade Cooper/Popham/Choice Chorus

Thursday 12/17, 7:30 p.m. - 6th Grade Band, 6th Grade Butler/Fountain Chorus, and 7th/8th Grade Chamber Winds

Scarsdale High School

Tuesday 12/15, 8:00 p.m. - SHS Chorus Concert

Tuesday 12/23, 8:00 p.m. - SHS Orchestra Concert