About us

The Friends of Music is composed of a group of parents, teachers and community members who work together to support music in the Voorheesville Central School District.

The purpose of the organization is to encourage the active participation and interests of students, parents, friends and the school community in the district’s music education program.

The organization looks to foster school spirit and pride, to coordinate volunteers to assist the music staff when requested, to assist with publicity for music events, and to participate in fundraising activities for the benefit of the choral and the instrumental music programming.

Friends of Music is a non-profit organization operating within the Voorheesville Central School District in support of music education programs.

Upcoming Events/News

Save the dates!

• November 5: Cabaret 2011

• February 3, 2012: A concert featuring New York Voices will be held at the Lydia C. Tobler PAC

2011-12 Meeting Dates

All meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. in Room 152 in the High School.

How can I become a member?

To ensure the success of this important group, we depend on people like you. Your $5 annual membership dues help support all that Friends of Music does. More than 70 families became members of the 2010-2011 Friends of Music. All membership names are printed in programs throughout the year. Download the 2011-12 Membership Form [PDF].

Activities

We are proud to play host to various musical events throughout the year, including the annual Cabaret, a musical review featuring the talents of our students and faculty.
We have hosted the NYSSMA festival, Empire State Youth Orchestra, Colonial Council Music Festival, as well as a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles from around the Northeast. Last spring, Friends of Music supported the dedication of the Lydia C. Tobler Performing Arts Center with a concert and reception in her honor.
In addition to providing annual music scholarships for college and summer camps, Friends of Music recently made a large donation to establish a state-of-the-art music technology lab at the Middle/High School and donated funds toward the purchase of hand bells for the Elementary School Bell Choir. We have also sponsored a band instrument garage sale, which enabled us to put ten instruments back into the hands of young musicians. Thanks to all who donated!