Music Community

The Friends of Music are a very active group of parents who provide support to the Music Program at St Andrew's. Meetings will be held twice per term usually* in Weeks 3 and 7 on Tuesday evenings at 6.00pm in I16 (Music Room). Becoming a part of the Friends of Music is easy - just email the Friends of Music. It is a fantastic way to become involved in College life, meet others and support the ever-growing Music Department, its staff and students, in achieving great results in music.

Meetings for Term One 2017

• Tuesday 31 January at 6pm in the I16 Music Room
• Tuesday 7 March at 6pm in the I16 Music Room

*sometimes meetings do not occur in weeks 3 and 7 depending upon other events in the College Calendar

St Andrew's Anglican College Friends of Music Mission Statement

The Friends of Music of St Andrews aim to support the staff and students of the Music Department through:

1. Actively promoting the vision of music at St Andrew's
   The vision of Music at St Andrew’s is one of fun, engaged life-long learning of music.
    
2. Fundraising to assist students and their families to attend Music Tours and camps
   A proportion of money raised each year will be directed to help cover the overall cost of tours and camps and assist in bringing a discount to all families who engage in these activities.
    
3. Fundraising to assist student access to co-curricular music
   A proportion of money raised each year will be directed into financial assistance to help cover the overall cost of instrument hire and instrumental music lessons.
    
4. Fundraising to assist with the purchase of major capital expenses
   A proportion of money raised each year will be directed towards the purchase of major capital items.  In the past this has included instruments, honour boards etc.
    
5. Assist with Community Engagement
   Each year the music department provide a number of musical experiences to the local and wider community. This may include ANZAC services or performances at local nursing homes. Often the Friends of Music group assist either behind the scenes or on the day.
    
6. Represent Music at various events
   Throughout the year there are a number of events that require public representation by the Friends of Music. These include the annual Meet the Principal function held early in the year, the College Fair held in May, as well as meetings twice per term.