Ferris Music Parent's Association
What is the Ferris Music Parents Association (FMPA)?
Mission:
The purpose of the Ferris Music Parents Association is to support and supplement music education for band, choir & orchestra students.
Who we are
We are you! We are the Parents of Ferris High School students enrolled in any of the many music groups (Bands, Choirs or Orchestras). We are a 501(c)3 organization that supports the music programs at Ferris, both through financial assistance and with a dedicated team of volunteers. Our primary task is to provide fundraising opportunities for students and parents to pay for student trips to music festivals, tours, competitions, and other enrichment activities. We also serve as a vehicle for communication between the groups and between students, parents, and teachers. We meet 4 times per year in October, December, February, and May and everyone is invited to attend!
FMPA (Ferris Music Parent Association) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of Ferris High School parents and friends that helps the music department at Ferris High School with resources to make their performing groups successful and well supported. The FMPA participates in helping students raise funds to support music department expenses (trips, retreats, camps, etc.).
FMPA meetings are open to all parents and are held every couple of months during the school year. There is a board consisting of the three Ferris Music Department Directors (band, choir, orchestra), five music department parents serve as officers: President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Fundraising. FMPA is also the group that manages money raised for the directors and students. FMPA collects payments, keeps track of fundraising, and handles payments for activities. All music students are served by FMPA!