Accomplishments:

Picture Natalia Bohorquez shows students at Boyden Elementary School how to play the cello during an Instrument Demonstration sponsored by Walpole Friends of Music.
Walpole Friends of Music sponsored Instrument Demonstrations  in all four elementary schools, which targeted students in Grade 5 and were
funded by a grant from the Walpole Cultural Council.  The Walpole Cultural Council is a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.  Walpole Friends of Music is a non-profit, parent volunteer organization relying on music education supporters to continue providing excellent opportunities for students in grades K-12 in the public schools.  To learn more, visit www.walpolefriendsofmusic.org or contact WFM at walpolefriendsofmusic@aol.com.

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The Symphony Nova performances were supported in part by a grant from the Walpole Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

​--2015/2016--

PictureNew resonator bars at Old Post Road School
Performances & Workshops:
  • Instrument demonstrations, elementary schools
  • ​Symphony Nova String Quintet, elementary schools 
Music Department Funding Requests:
  • Bass metallophones and brass resonator Bars, elementary schools
  • ​Partial funding for a baritone saxophone, Johnson Middle School
​Spirit Boosters:
  • Poster coloring display for March is Music Month, elementary schools
  •  Congratulatory ads in JMS, BMS and WHS musical, drama and dance programs 
Scholarships/Awards:
  • Scholarships for three graduating high school music students 
  •   iTunes cards for all graduating high school music students 
​Volunteer Services :
  • Music score and tech development for the WHS Film Festival by WFM member Tony Carbone, Berklee College of Music professor
  • ​​Refreshments and ticket sales, WHS Winter Concert, Spring Concert and Pops Night

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​--2014/2015--

Picture Elementary School Spring Concert recorder performance
Performances & Workshops:
  • ​Symphony Nova Brass Quintet, elementary schools 
Music Department Funding Requests  Metallophone for Elm Street School:
  • Metallophone for Elm Street School
  • ​Piccolo for Walpole High School 
​Spirit Boosters:
  •  Music hoodies for middle school and high school students 
  •  Music trivia contest for March is Music Month, middle schools and high school 
  •  Congratulatory ads in all middle and high school musical drama and dance programs 
Scholarships/Awards:
  • Scholarships for three graduating high school music students 
  •   iTunes cards for all graduating high school music students 
​Volunteer Services :

  • Music score and tech development for the WHS Film Festival by WFM member Tony Carbone, Berklee College of Music professor
  • ​​Refreshments and ticket sales, WHS Winter Concert and Pops Night 
  • Information tables, various school functions 
  • Drivers for student music festivals, SEMSBA, and District 

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--2013/2014--

PictureCello Workshop for middle school students
Performance & Workshops:
  • Cello workshops for middle schools
  • Symphony Nova Woodwind Quintet performed for elementary schools
Music Department Funding Requests:
  • Choral folders for Walpole High School
  • A euphonium, a string bass and percussion equipment for middle schools
  • Four glockenspiels and a xylophone for elementary schools
Spirit Boosters:
  • "Music makes me..." music note display and gift basket giveaway for March is Music Month in elementary schools
  • Congratulatory ads in middle and high school musical and drama programs
  •  Scholarships for graduating high school music students
  • iTunes cards for all graduating WHS music students
Volunteer Services:
  • Music score and tech development WHS Film Festival by WFM member Tony Carbone, Berklee College of Music professor
  • Refreshments for WHS Winter Concert
  • Information tables at various school functions
  • Drivers for student music festivals, SEMSBA and District
  • Concession stand assistance for WHS Pops Night

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--2012/2013--

PictureWFM members present new bass clarinet to JMS
Performance & Workshops:
  • Eine Kleine Konsort recorder workshops for elementary schools
  • Flute and cello workshops for middle schools
  • Symphony Nova String Quartet performed for elementary schools
  • WFM member Tony Carbone, Berklee College of Music professor, provided technical assistance to WHS Film Festival
Music Department Funding Requests:
  • A tuba, a bass clarinet and percussion equipment for middle schools
  • Coordinated elementary school piano donation
  • Funding for middle school participation in Great East Music Festival
Spirit Boosters / Activities:
  • Music pride hoodie sale to middle and high school music students
  • "Why I like music in my school" poster contest for elementary schools
Scholarships / Awards:
  • Scholarships for graduating high school music students
  • iTunes cards to all graduating WHS students
Fundraisers:
  • Direct Appeal mailing to WFM members and local businesses
  • iPad raffle
Volunteer Services:
  • Refreshments at concerts and concession stand assistance at WHS Pops Night
  • Transportation to SEMSBA competitions and District festivals
Publicity:
  • Program ads for WHS Spring Musical and middle school plays
  • Press release highlighting WFM events in the schools
  • Press releases recognizing students' musical achievements
  • Non-profit Networking Fair at the Walpole Public Library
Thank-you Events:
  • Donor reception prior to the WHS Winter Concert to thank WFM members for their support

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--2011/2012--

PictureMiddle school students perform at Strings Night
Performance & Workshops:
  • Quartet of Happiness jazz quartet played for 2 elementary schools
  • Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet, presented to elementary schools
  • Flute, cello and percussion workshops for middle schools
Music Department Funding Requests:
  • Chorus music and books funding for the WHS Drama Club Spring Musical
  • Funding for middle school participation in the Great East Music Festival
Spirit Boosters / Activities:
  • Music trivia contest during "March is Music Month" in middle and high schools
Scholarships / Awards:
  • Scholarships to graduating WHS music students
  • iTunes cards awarded to all graduating WHS music students
Fundraisers:
  • Direct Appeal to WFM members and local businesses
  • iPad raffle
Volunteer Services:
  • Refreshments at concerts and concession stand assistance at WHS Pops Night
  • Transportation to SEMSBA competitions and district festivals
  • SEMSBA auditions support for over 1,000 judges, staff and students at WHS event
Publicity:
  • Develop Walpole Friends of Music Facebook page
  • Program ads for WHS Spring Musical and middle school plays
  • Press release highlighting WFM events in the schools
  • Press release recognizing students' musical achievements

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--2010/2011--

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Performance & Workshops:
  • Quartet of Happiness jazz quartet performed for 2 elementary schools
  • Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra Woodwind Quintet presented to elementary schools
Music Department Funding Requests:
  • Chaperone recognition for bi-annual WHS music trip
  • Funding for middle school participation in Great East Music Festival
Spirit Boosters / Activities:
  • Music pride hoodie sale to middle and high school music students
Scholarship / Awards:
  • Scholarships to graduating WHS music students
  • iTunes cards awarded to all graduating WHS music students
Fundraisers:
  • Direct Appeal to WFM members and local businesses
Volunteer Services:
  • Refreshments at concerts and concession stand assistance at WHS Pops Night
Publicity:
  • Walpole Day booth with karaoke, giveaways and a raffle
  • WFM website, walpolefriendsofmusic.org, debuts
  • Press release highlighting WFM events in the schools
  • Press release recognizing students' musical achievements

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--2009/2010--

PictureElementary students playing recorder
Performance & Workshops:
  • Handel & Haydn Society vocal workshop at WHS
  • Cantabridgia Brass Ensemble performed at middle schools
  • Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra String Quartet presented at elementary schools
Music Department Funding Requests:
  • Four digital voice recorders for the elementary schools
  • Six soprano and six alto recorders for the OPR elementary school recorder ensemble
  • Twelve headphone adapters for BMS middle school electric pianos
Scholarships / Awards:
  • Scholarships to graduating WHS music students
Fundraisers:
  • Holiday and Spring concert CD sales
Volunteer Services:
  • Assistance to WHS music student fundraiser
  • Transportation to SEMSBA competitions and District festivals
Publicity:
  • Press releases highlighting WFM events in the schools
  • Press release highlighting students' musical achievements

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--2008/2009--

PictureWHS AP Art student designed WFM logo
Performance & Workshops:
  • Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quintet presented to elementary schools
  • Blues guitartist Robin O'Herin played for middle school general music students
Music Department Funding Requests:
  • Funded accompanist for OPR elementary school after-school chorus
Spirit Boosters Activities:
  • Provided music activity packets to all schools to promote "March is Music Month"
Scholarships / Awards:
  • Contest for WHS art students to design the WFM logo
  • Scholarships to graduating WHS music students
Fundraisers:
  • Raffled 10 box seat tickets to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at the Wang Center
Volunteer Services:
  • Volunteered as chaperones, drivers, and tabulation workers at SEMSBA and Distric auditions
Publicity:
  • Musical activity table at the Walpoole Arts & Music Festival
  • Press releases highlighting WFM events in the schools
  • Press releases recognizing students' music achievements
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