Founded in 1971, Parents of Music Students is a non-profit (501(c)(3) booster organization for K-12 music programs in Belmont, Mass. POMS helps support Belmont’s amazing music education programs by:
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- Augmenting the school music budget by funding additional music education-related expenses
- Providing logistical support for the Belmont public schools’ music activities
- Championing public school music education throughout the Belmont community
> View a list of current POMS board members
How We Help
Providing funding for enrichment activities
See some of the activities we've recently funded!
Providing funding for enrichment activities
- Guest conductors and visiting artists
- Professional development and workshops for music teachers and student leaders
- Instruments and cases
- Equipment and technology
- Special grades 6-12 town-wide concert band that enables older musicians to mentor younger students
- Annual Pops concert
- Annual banquet for graduating seniors
- 4 senior scholarships (band, orchestra, chorus students and modern band)
- Facilitation of John McLellan scholarship for middle school students
See some of the activities we've recently funded!
Key Fundraising Activities
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POMS Concession Stand
While the Marauders Marching Band is revving up the football crowds, POMS is busy selling pizza, drinks and snacks at the concession stand to raise money. |
Pops Concert
This special spring event brings Belmont High School’s bands, orchestras and choral groups together for two nights of fun, Pops-style music and refreshments. |
Annual Appeal
Each year, POMS reaches out to music parents and other supporters as part of our annual fundraising drive. Large or small, every donation supports music enrichment throughout the Belmont schools. Donate today! |
