Marshfield Friends of Music

Join us for our
MHS SPRING EVENTS!

Wed., May 9, 7:00pm
MHS Music Dept. Awards - MHS auditorium

Sat., May 19, 7:00pm
MHS Pops Concert - MHS gymnasium

News, events and activities for Students, Parents and Music Supporters
Marshfield Friends of Music is a nonprofit organization of volunteer parents, alumni, residents and friends committed to the enrichment of the music programs throughout the Marshfield, MA school system through funding, volunteerism and raising awareness.

                            We are on Facebook as Marshfield Friends of Music and Twitter as @MarshfieldFOM
                            Our mailing address is:
                            Marshfield Friends of Music
                            P.O. Box 543
                            Marshfield, MA 02050.

Director's Corner
Happy Spring! We just had two successful high school concerts we're anticipating more fine performances as the end of the year approaches. Congratulations to our staff and students on a job well done. We look forward to the FBMS and elementary concerts next month.
Now is the time for 5th-11th graders to sign up for next year's music classes/ensembles. Please be sure to do so. The FOM and I are hard at work planning for next year's California trip for MHS music. Make sure you're in our program so you can go.
I'd also like to draw attention to the MHS Music Dept. Awards on May 9 and the MHS Pops concert on May 19. Both are important celebrations of our whole music community and promise to be highlights of the year. MHS students and families should watch their email for more information.
I want to thank everyone who came out to support our mattress fundraiser. This year's edition was our most successful as we set another new Massachusetts record with CFS! We raised over $16,000 to support our music students. This money has become more critical to our functioning with each passing year. We will continue to purchase and repair equipment, pay accompanists, bolster student aid, and hire clinicians to work with our classes - all with "mattress money."
Many thanks to Jenn Kelly, the FOM's new main uniform parent. She and her crew of dedicated parents have helped me reorganize and reinventory all our FOM uniforms over the past year. It's been a huge job and we thank you for your cooperation. We're almost done! Send your uniform concerns to mhsmusicuniforms@gmail.com and one of us will take care of you.
     It's never a bad time to sign up for (or get back into) private lessons! If you want private lessons for your child (all levels), fill out a lesson form and get it to me.
     Our department is as busy as ever at all levels. Events are now posted for this coming year. Please check the Calendar page for updated information on all Music Dept. events. Please contact me if you need anything.
- Mr. David Kaminski, Coordinator of Music, MPSD