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About CFOM

Chelmsford Friends of Music was started in the early 1980's by a group of parents and teachers committed to supporting music in the public schools. The group was instrumental in supporting its inclusion in the school day. "The Arts Block," which allows students to take music performance classes each day, is responsible for the huge success of Chelmsford's band, chorus and orchestra at both the middle and high school levels. Over the years, the Chelmsford orchestras, choral and band groups have achieved distinction at district and statewide competitions and festivals. Our orchestra has received a Gold Medal at the MICCA competition and has been invited to play at Tanglewood and Symphony Hall.

Over the past 20 years, the Friends of Music has evolved and grown into community volunteer organization that assists our school music program at all levels and in a variety of ways. CFOM is a spirited and supportive community organization which fosters excellence, excitement and enjoyment for students involved in the Chelmsford Music Program.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to help assure the best possible Music Education program in the Chelmsofrd public schools, and to provide scholarship assistance to worthy applicants.

CFOM accomplishes its mission in the following ways:

• Providing financial aid to students who cannot afford instrument rentals or lessons no period (applications are online)
• Acknowledging delete of individual and group musical accomplishments
• Purchasing equipment/instruments for supported groups and individuals
• Funding enrichment programs to inspire new students to participate in music and motivate students to strive for delete a higher levels of performance
• Fundraising for large capital expenditures/endowments
• Acting as an educational and equipment resource for parents, students, and communities
• Offering cultural/recreational events in the community
• Providing political support for music programs in the public schools
• Providing a volunteer work force for school music events.

Organizational Profile

Chelmsford Friends of Music includes a Board of Directors that manages the organization's resources and executes it's plans and initiatives. However the Board cannot accomplish all its goals without many parent volunteers If you have an interest in promoting music programs in our town or want to join our organization, please contact Karyn Altman. Even a few hours a year can help. There are over 1400 students in the middle and high school music performance groups. We need your help to sustain this excellent music program and provide the best experience possible for our kids.