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About Us

Parents of Music Students, Inc. (POMS) is a parent/community organization affiliated with the Belmont Public Schools. Established in 1971, POMS has provided tremendous support for the K-12 music program. Ongoing support from POMS provides broad based advocacy for the program at the community level, scholarships for students, recognition of outstanding student achievement, assistance with various school programs and concerts including the marching band and Saturday Morning Music School, clinicians to work with students and faculty, and many other activities that enable the Belmont Public Schools to continue to provide its students with rich musical experiences and a comprehensive program at all grade levels.

Membership Form 2011-2012 (PDF document)

Why You Should Join POMS

Is there a young musician in your home? Parents of Music Students (POMS) invites you to become a member. For over 30 years this organization has supported our outstanding music faculty and students by raising money and donating volunteer hours for publicity and events.

I can’t afford even the basic membership fee. You can still join. We need volunteers like you. Your time is as valuable as money.

Are you already a member and want to help more? Volunteer at one of our events and/or find out about other ways you can contribute your time and expertise by emailing: pomsbelmont@gmail.com.

I’m not a parent of a music student. Can I still join? Yes you can! If you love music and our towns’ children, we would love your help. (In fact, we considered changing our name to “Partners of Music Students” but our 501c 3 status makes this complicated and expensive.) Simply contact us and/or fill out our membership form.

Are you a POMS Alumnus? We’d love to have you back. Just shoot us an email: pomsbelmont@gmail.com

Statement of Purpose

• To foster and promote excellence in the musical programs of the public schools of Belmont.
• To stimulate interest in and to encourage broad participation in these musical programs by the pupils of the Belmont Public Schools at all levels.
• To provide assistance to the performing groups at concerts, parades, and other functions.
• To engage in activities related to the raising of funds to accomplish the above purposes.

President: Robin Baker pomsbelmont@gmail.com
Vice President: Debbie Bowman
Secretary: Peg Velie
Treasurer: Ellen Ginsberg
Assistant Treasurer: Dot Bowe
Director: Bill Pappazisis wpappazisis@belmont.k12.ma.us

Uniforms - Leslie Wolf
Membership - Nina Grimaldi
Publicity - Irina Golfman Rosenblum
Special Events - Debra Smith.

POMS Board 2011-12 Listing