Friends of Music

Concession Stand Update: 

We are looking for more adult and student volunteers for our Fall 2022 Concession Stand. Please click on the link to volunteer:

Please click HERE to sign-up to Volunteer at our Fall 2022 Concession Stand

Connect with Us on Social Media for updates, real-time announcements and more!

Bellingham Music Facebook Page:

Announcements from Music Staff, Concert Livestreams, etc.
https://www.facebook.com/bellinghammusic

BFOM Facebook Group:

Bellingham Friends of Music has created a Facebook group for anyone interested in finding out more about the BFOM and possibly helping out at future events.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bellinghamfriendsofmusic

Bellingham Music Instagram:

Announcements from Music Staff, Pictures of events, reminders, etc.
Instagram: @Bellingham_Music

Thank you for whatever assistance you can provide!

The purpose of the Bellingham Friends of Music is to:

1. Promote the best possible music education for all students;

2. Broaden the cultural opportunities of the students;

3. Increase the performing and creative skills of students through exposure to all forms of music;

4. Provide incentives for those students with extraordinary musical talent;

5. Make scholarships available to graduating seniors pursuing higher education who have participated in one or more of the programs for band, chorus or color guard.

BFOM OFFICERS

President 2022-2023, Beth Sullivan, beth@bbsullivan.com

Vice President 2022-2023 Bev Pierce

Treasurer 2022-2023 Sarah Doyle

Secretary 2022-2023 Kim Hughes

Concession Stand Director Lissa Giosi 2022-2023

Apparel Chair: Katie Hunt for 2022-2023

All music parents (Band, Chorus & Guard) with students in grades 5 through 12 are encouraged to volunteer and support BFOM events. Please join us at a meeting or email an officer for more information.

Upcoming Meetings, held at BHS Library & on Zoom

 

The BFOM will meet monthly during the 2022-2023 school year. Regular meetings will be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at BHS. We will also make a Zoom link available to those individuals who are interested but not able to attend in person. All parents/guardians of music students in Color Guard, Chorus, Band at both the Memorial School and High School are invited to attend.

2022-2023 BFOM Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

If you opt to join Zoom Meeting, it’s the same link for every month:
https://bpsdk12-org.zoom.us/j/84064186485?pwd=U0hJdW84VGRENHMrbjBNaENrSmNZZz09
Meeting ID: 840 6418 6485
Passcode: 573112

BHS Graduating Senior Scholarships:

BFOM is once again offering a scholarship program to graduating BHS Seniors. Students who are members of the Band, Chorus, and Color Guard are eligible to apply for this scholarship.  BFOM normally awards one or two $500. scholarships each year.  Please download and complete the PDF here, attach transcripts and letter(s) of recommendation.  Applications should be submitted to the BHS Guidance by April 15th.

Bellingham Friends of Music Concession Stand – Home Football Games at BHS

The Bellingham Friends of Music run the concession stand at the BHS Varsity Football home games. The concession stand is located at the main football field on Blackstone Street (between BMS and the Library).  The home football game dates are listed in the Sign-Up Genius Link below for Fall 2022:

Please click here to volunteer at our Concession Stand! We need adult and student volunteers!

Please click here to donate items to our Concession Stand! This is an AMAZON wish list and items will be delivered directly to us.  Just click away and donating is super easy!