Friends of Music and the Arts Hosts Winter Festival

It was a feel-good, bustling afternoon in the Scott Room at the Scarsdale Public Library last Sunday, as Scarsdale students and their families came together to raise funds for Friends of Music & the Arts at this year's Winter Festival. FMA is the parent booster club that supports and enhances music and arts programming in Scarsdale schools. 37 Student musicians from Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale Middle School, and the Scarsdale elementary schools performed as soloists and in groups in a cafe setting to an enthusiastic audience of parents, friends, and members of the community. Musicians secured sponsors for their performances to support FMA. The event also featured an exhibit of student artwork selected by district art faculty from all 7 schools. Many people in attendance commented on the sense of warmth and community that filled the room and expressed their delight to be part of the fundraiser and celebration of student music and art. All families with students participating in district music and art programs are encouraged to join FMA. For more information and to make a donation, visit the website here.