​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:​
  • 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
We rely on donations from individuals and organizations and on revenue generated by our fundraising activities to support the needs of Belmont’s music students.

> View a list of current POMS board members
How We Help
Providing funding for enrichment activities
  • Guest conductors and visiting artists 
  • Professional development and workshops for music teachers and student leaders
Strengthening the schools’ music infrastructure
  • Instruments and cases
  • Equipment and technology
Funding additional learning and ensemble opportunities
  • CMS special ensembles for woodwind, brass, saxophone and percussion 
  • Parent/teacher/student band and chorus
Supporting special events
  • Annual Pops concert
  • Annual banquet for graduating seniors
Providing scholarships
  • Senior scholarships (band, orchestra, chorus students)
  • Facilitation of John McLellan scholarship for middle school students  
         Learn more about scholarships

View the Donations page to see some of the activities we've recently funded!
Key Fundraising Activities
Snack Shack – Concession Stand
While the Marauders Marching Band is revving up the football crowds, POMS is busy selling pizza, hot dogs, and candy at the concession stand to raise money. Join us in the shack for a game this coming fall!​  And follow the Shack on Instagram for fun fall highlights!
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!