Scituate Friends of Music

Great concert next weekend - please support the Rusty Skippers and Scituate Historical Society - they even have a great food option too!!

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Mr. Fiddler's passing. He was a long time Board member of the Scituate Friends of Music and served as President for several years keeping the organization going for the next generation.
Mr. Lessard shared with us that Mr. Fiddler brought about the formation of the Gates Marching Band program. He brought his extensive experience as a percussionist with the U.S. Marine Corps Band. He generously shared his knowledge with Mr. Lessard and volunteered with the Gates Marching Band for at least a decade. He gave hundred of hours coaching the band, tuning the drums and designing drills. Most importantly he taught the band how to be selfless, kind, determined and dedicated to serving others while honoring fallen soldiers from our community.

Mr. Lessard is putting together a group to play music at his funeral service on Monday, July 8, at the First Trinitarian Congregational Church, Country Way, Scituate at 10:00am.
The band will play one piece "A Song for Friends". https://www.jwpepper.com/A-Song-for-Friends/2389294.item
Current Scituate students please use this Google Doc if you can come play, so he can organize the music: https://forms.gle/hWDzrqMU7mdF2QEQ8 or if you are no longer a Scituate student you can drop him an email at [email protected] .

Our deepest condolences to the Fiddler family on the loss of a wonderful, husband, father, and friend.

Tonight in Scituate Performing Arts Center

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The Gates Middle School Jazz Band is fundraising to help Boston Children's Hospital continue its amazing work for kids.
They will play a benefit concert on Wednesday, June 12 at 7PM at the Rivershed Restaurant in Scituate, MA. Please join us for a great evening of fun music and outstanding food! Click here to find out more and donate to Children's Hospital.

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Congratulations to our scholarship winner Scarlett Hickman who will be attending Ithaca College for Sound Recording Technology. Scarlett has volunteered with underclassmen at Scituate schools and in her numerous community performances! She has also dedicated her time to supporting the Scituate Friends of Music from Open Mic events to mattress fundraisers . We will miss you Scarlett. Congratulations and best wishes for all that is yet to come. 🎉

Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors! We are incredibly proud of all of you!

Spring for the Arts gave us a great opportunity to recognize and thank Angie Kelly outgoing Treasurer and Alexa Houghton outgoing President of the Friends of Music.
Both have dedicated their time and talents to our music booster during their years as parents at Scituate High. We can only hope to make it look easy as they did to keep all the extra events happening.
They have raised money, hosted Open Mic events, provided support to our music team in hosting Junior Districts, helped run two mattress fundraisers and sat a table in the lobby st Scituate Performing Arts Center for more hours than they’d care to add up- all to raise awareness of the work of the Friends!
Thank you so much - we miss you already.

Spring for the Arts TODAY!!
Food Trucks in back parking lot near Large Gym and PAC 3:30pm- 7:30pm
Concessions in the Small Gym from 3pm-6pm ( cash or Venmo)

Can you please help us to provide a concession stand at Spring for the Arts? We are asking for one hour of your time. This is a long day for students and families and the Friends of Music would like to provide affordable refreshments. We need adult helpers.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADAA2EA7F49-49010216-spring
(Students looking to volunteer can reach out to [email protected] )

Spring for the Arts Thursday May 9, from 3-8pm
Dinner available at back parking lot- near large gym and Performing Arts Center.
Please support these local businesses.

To all our students, chaperones and music educators have a fun, safe trip & remember - Mr Richter says success is based on love and trust .

Congratulations to Matthew Short, Scarlett Hickman and Michaela Whittaker, who all performed at Symphony Hall today at the All State Concert

Two incredible concerts coming up! See you there!

Buy a pair of ears and support the SHS Music Students’ Trip to Disney!
We are hoping to fill the board by the end of the concert on 3/27

Thank you to SEF for supporting us in the purchase of this beautiful new instrument! Our successful application for an SEF grant part funded our new marimba. Read all about it in their newsletter!

SEF March 2024 Newsletter Apply for an SEF Grant by March 31! The Scituate Education Foundation (SEF) funds innovative educational programs in hopes that it will be recognized as a thriving, vibrant community that encourages c

Love this fun opportunity to perform - such a welcoming atmosphere!!

Hey! Blue Boat is back, we couldn't miss St Paddy's Day Saturday! It's gonna be a great night of music, and as always, a family-friendly community event 🎶💚💙🎹🌎 🎸🎷🌟🍪☕🎵 This March 16 show supports the amazing people at South Shore Peer Recovery, Inc.

Congratulations to our raffle winner, Laura O’Keefe!

Congratulations to all of the students who were accepted into the SEMSBA Senior and Junior Festivals

The Scituate Music Department is pleased to announce our annual “Evening of Jazz” concert will be Wednesday, February 7th at 6:30pm in the Center for the Performing Arts. Come and enjoy the swingin’ sounds of the Gates Middle School Jazz Bands, the SHS Jazz Band and the beautiful sounds of the SHS Jazz Choir.

All are welcome…hope to see you there!