Calling All Music Parents!

R-H Music Parents is YOUR organization!

As the parent of a child who's ever participated in Music programming at Rush-Henrietta (which begins in Kindergarten), YOU are an R-H Music Parent! The Rush-Henrietta Music Parents Association is a non-profit organization organized to support Music education within the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. Every time you purchase concessions from us at a concert, buy R-H Music Spiritwear (see QR code in Gallery), or support any of our other fundraising efforts throughout the year, YOU are helping RHMPA fulfill it's misson. For this we are profoundly grateful. None of the following would be possible without your support!

As a parent-driven organization, R-H Music Parents Association:

Offers summer music grants for R-H students entering Grades 4-12

Provides R-H Music Staff grants to assist with Music-related expenses

Provides $500 for the Arts Alive scholarship, to assist a graduating senior pursuing higher education in Music or Arts

Raises awareness of the budget process as it relates to Music programming

Provides student volunteer hours necessary for SHS NHS and Tri-M honor students (it's a win-win)

Assists with annual District Music Festival

Advocates for the needs of Music students and staff across our district

Sponsors an annual RHMPA Summer Music Scholarship Recital at the Senior HS Auditorium. This is an opportunity for the recipients of our summer Music grants to show off what they've learned. This year's RHMPA Recital will be held September 23rd at 7pm. It is FREE and open to ALL members of our R-H Music community!

R-H Music Parents Association meets six times during the school year, from 6:30-7:30pm on Mondays (only 6 hours a year). Our location alternates between Vollmer and Sherman Elementary Schools (see below), to encourage our newest R-H Music program families to participate with our veteran Music Parents. Our meetings welcome regular representatives from the Board of Education, R-H Music staff, each school's PTO, and other district parent groups. Some of our meetings include performances by R-H Musicians! ALL Music Parents are encouraged to attend. Mark your calendars!

Our meeting dates for the 2024-25 school year:

September 16, 2024 - Vollmer Library

September 23, 2024 - Senior HS Auditorium - RHMPA Summer Music Grant RECITAL

November 18, 2024 - Sherman Library

January 27, 2025 - Burger JHS Auditorium - RHMPA Summer Music Grant Recital - Part Deux

March 10, 2025 - Sherman Library - Discussion includes upcoming 2025-26 Board Officer Election, Summer Music Scholarships, and potential new direction for R-H Music Parents Association

Wednesday, March 19th - District Chorus Festival (grades 6-12) - 6:30pm in the Senior HS Auditorium Come support our concession sales (Music socks, jewelry, roses, and snacks)!!!

April 28th, 2025 - Vollmer Chorus Room - ELECTION of 2025-26 RHMPA Board Officers, discussion of 2025-26 plans, selection of Summer Music Scholarship recipients, 2025 Arts Alive Scholarship funding, etc

June 9th, 2024 - Sherman Library 6:30pm - Last RHMPA Meeting to discuss 2025-26 direction of RHMPA, Summer Music Scholarships, and Arts Alive Scholarships. and plans with Board and other interested parties

JOIN US!!!

CONTACT US at: rhmusicparentsassoc@gmail.com

2024-25 RHMPA Board Officers:

President - Anna Markowitz

Vice President - Faith Han

Secretary & DPAC Representative - Karla L Smith

Acting Treasurer - Pam Ficarra

Concessions Coordinator - Mary-Elizabeth Norwood

Follow us on Facebook for the latest "RHMPA" updates, as well as R-H Music happenings in and around our district!

The 2024 RHMPA promo video below created by Jeff Hamson, featuring original music by Rush-Henrietta's own Mr. Sean Joseph. Voiceover talent provided by WHEC Channel 10’s Emily Putnam.

Rush-Henrietta Music Parents Association is sincerely grateful!