Our Vision
Friends of Garfield Music serves to support the standard of excellence in music education for orchestra and band ensembles within Garfield High School. We seek to build and support strong ensembles, inviting to newcomers and experienced musicians, and honor the rich history of instrumental music at Garfield.
We seek to further showcase the incredible diversity of Garfield students on their musical journey through highschool and beyond.
What We Do
Friends of Garfield Music is the parent organization that provides continuous volunteer and financial support for the orchestra and band ensembles throughout their high school musical journey.
A significant part of our mission is to subsidize music activities so that all students can fully participate. To facilitate this goal, we provide financial support for:
Instrumental coaching
Instrument purchase and maintenance
Music scores
Festival fees and tour scholarships
Our parent and community volunteers organize and help make possible the ensembles’ public concerts, festivals, and out-of-town excursions.
All parents and guardians are enthusiastically encouraged to join this dedicated group of volunteers. We appreciate your time even if just helping out at one event during the year.
2023 - 24 Board Members & Leaders
Nancy Jensen & Bala Pedapalli, Co-Presidents
Peter Carlin, Treasurer
Keren Kang, Secretary
Janey Petty, At Large
Kathleen Carson, Communications
Vi Hsiung, Hospitality
Jean Lee & Kara Uegawachi, Winter Waltz Leads