Family memberships and donations allow Friends of Music & the Arts to support arts education in the Scarsdale schools. FMA makes gifts to each school in the district and provides awards and recognition for outstanding student achievements in music, art and drama; receptions at school concerts and events; an annual teacher appreciation luncheon for district arts faculty; promotion of student arts events; and representation of student needs at Board of Education meetings.
SHS/Music & Drama 2019 Theatrical lighting for auditorium
2018 Microphones
2018 Microphones
2017 Concert conductor’s podium
2016 Wenger violin/viola storage rack
2015 Casio electronic keyboard plus accessories
2014 Music clip for outside performances; Prop room storage organizers and shelving
SHS/Art 2019 Artwork display pedestals
2018 Display boards
2018 Display boards
2016 Helped fund purchase of dry mounting press for student artwork
2015 Helped purchase showcase for student sculpture
2014 Video monitor (with wall mount) to display student artwork
SMS/Music 2019 Acoustic amp with Bluetooth for student performance groups
2018 Timpani Tuning Gauges
2018 Timpani Tuning Gauges
2017 iOgrapher filmmaking bundle
2016 1 UE Mega Bluetooth speaker; 25-30 headphone splitters for use in music computer lab
2015 PreSonus AudioBox (high quality recording device), to record student performances / rehearsals
2014 1 viola outfit; 3 viola bows; various string instrument supplies
SMS/Art 2019 Megaboom Bluetooth speaker and Apple Pencils for digital art explorations
2018 Artograph LED Light pad Light boxes; Drying Rack
2018 Artograph LED Light pad Light boxes; Drying Rack
2017 2 rubber tack bulletin boards and poster frame
2016 Apple iPad for 7th grade art program
2015 Apple iPad 16gb for image research in art classroom
2014 Apple iPad 16gb for image research in art classroom
Edgewood 2019 Hand bells for music classes and performances
2018 Healthmate Air Cleaner for art room
2018 Healthmate Air Cleaner for art room
2017 High performance supra-aural studio headphones for the music department
2016 Portable rack for cooling/drying/ transporting student artwork
2015 10 “Makey Makey” Invention Kits
2014 Heavy-duty paper cutter
Fox Meadow 2019 Remo key-tuned Tubano Drum and accessories for music classes and performances
2018 Aluminum Frame White Board; Blick Artists Taboret
2018 Aluminum Frame White Board; Blick Artists Taboret
2017 Drum for music classes and performances
2016 Portable rack for cooling/drying/ transporting student artwork
2015 10 “Makey Makey” Invention Kits
2014 Digital camera and accessories for documenting student work
Greenacres 2019 2 1/4 size Violin outfits; 2 Double bass rosins; 1 Viola shoulder rest
2018 Screenflex Study Carrel 2 panel
2018 Screenflex Study Carrel 2 panel
2017 Art: Light tracer, mod Podge Gloss Finish, Utility knife
Music: snare drum stands, foam rubber shoulder rests, stereo microphone, sand blocks
2016 Art supplies; Practice pads, stands, accessories for orchestra and chorus
2015 Percussion instruments
2014 Art workstation; Bell kit and sheet music
Heathcote 2019 Paper cutter for art room
2018 Yamaha STATEPAS 600i Portable PA System
2017 Variety of drums
2016 Portable rack for cooling/drying/ transporting student artwork
2015 7 ukuleles and accessories
2014 2 portable lightboxes
Quaker Ridge 2019 Air purifier for art room
2018 Mounting Boards for art work
2017 Slab roller for clay
2016 4 cello bows and 2 alto glockenspiels
2015 Percussion instruments; stringed instrument supplies
2014 Artists’ manikins; Bowgrips; percussion instruments