Concert Attire Sizing and Order Night
Tuesday, October 1 from 6-7:30
MHS Band room
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All items will be ordered by the director through a concert attire specialty company
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Please bring a check made payable to “Town of Medfield” or cash for the amounts listed below
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Families are responsible for the hemming needed to finish the ladies’ and gentlemen’s pants (a local list of resources will be provided)
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Gentlemen’s suit pieces and dress shirts can be purchased by families through a company of their own choosing if they wish
Ladies will need to purchase the following:
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Black demi-blouse $33
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Black palazzo pants $31
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Total Amount $64
Gentlemen will need to purchase the following:
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Black suit coat $65
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White dress shirt $16
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Black pants $20
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Black tie $11 (Concert Band or Orchestra)
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Red tie $11 (if in Jazz Band or Concert Choir)
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Total Amount $112 ($123 if in Concert Band and Jazz Band)
In addition to the formal concert attire, ladies will need black flats and gentlemen will need black dress shoes. (These are purchased independently)
Families are responsible for any hemming that might be necessary.
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Join us at our Annual Meeting...
The final MMA meeting of the year will be held on
June 8.
This is our Annual Meeting for the election of Directors and Officers. Click here to view a proposed bylaw amendment ahead of the annual meeting.
The meeting is open to parents and guardians of Medfield public school music students and members of the community.
Persons wishing to attend must pre-register by emailing Jamie O'Neal O'Loughlin. Current MA Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Any questions, please email Jamie.
MMA Kickoff Party at the Zullo Gallery
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 7-9pm
We hope you will join the MMA as we welcome back our outstanding music teachers, music families and community supporters at our annual Kick-off Party. This is a community-wide event to:
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Be inspired by remarks and student musicians
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Meet others who care about music education
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Get to know this year's MMA board members
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Enjoy refreshments, including beer and wine, plus the outdoor Zullo deck (weather permitting)
Come mingle with others who care deeply about the music program and learn what's in store for the MMA this year!
We are looking for people to bring appetizers, desserts, wine, etc.
Click here if you may be able to help.
Mattress Sale at MHS
Sunday, September 22 from 10am-5pm
The high school music department will be holding its first ever mattress sale fundraiser.
Money raised will help defray costs for high school students to attend this year's music trip, as well as helping to fund major purchases for our Strings, Band, and Choral Program.
Concert Attire Try-On Night
Tuesday, October 1 from 5:30-8pm in the MHS band room
All MHS Freshman (and any music student who needs to reorder concert attire) can do so at this try-on and ordering night at the high school.
Checks are the only payment accepted.
We are looking for a couple more parent volunteers to help students with sizing and order forms. If you can help, sign up here.
Wreath Sale
Orders due November 11
If you're going to the MHS Warriors game Friday, October 22, you can place an order at our table! We will be at the Band refreshment table outside the broadcast booth.
Stop by, say hello, and knock the wreath order off your holiday to-do list!
We will guide you through the process of ordering on your phone or you can pay by check.
Checks can be made payable to Medfield Music Association. Money raised goes to students you designate in the form of trip credits, or to the MMA scholarship fund.
Are you a business owner looking for a meaningful way to support our music program through event sponsorship?
Or, might your employer be interested in becoming a corporate sponsor?
There are many benefits to corporate sponsorship--beyond the satisfaction of knowing you're supporting our world class music program!
Email us to learn more.
Purchase Medfield Music Apparel!
You can shop here.
Families have until November 8 to place orders. All orders will be shipped in bulk to the high school. Music teachers will distribute apparel to students in early December.
High School Pep Band
The Pep Band performs at all Medfield High School home football games. This year, those will be:
Sat, September 21 from 1-3
Fri, October 11 from 7-9
Fri, October 25 from 7-9
Thurs, November 28 from 10-12
The MMA provides our Pep Band students with a FREE refreshment table staffed by parent volunteers that features donated treats and drinks at all home football games. It's a great way to get involved and to meet other band parents.
If you are able to help with table staffing or can donate drinks/snacks,
please sign up here.
Our Winter Fundraiser is underway!
Buy your wreath now.
If you are a student and need information about sales, click here.
If you will be in town Thanksgiving weekend and might be able to help deliver wreaths or sell remaining stock, sign up here.
Spaghetti with Santa and Friends
Tuesday, December 10
Medfield High School cafeteria
Don't miss the 46th Spaghetti with Santa and friends dinner. It's the MMA's biggest fundraiser of the year and a cherished Medfield tradition for generations of families.
The 5:15 seating is SOLD OUT but there is still space at the 6:30 dinner. Get your tickets here.
For pictures from previous years and more information, click here.
Information about how to help out is coming soon.
Please join the legions of volunteers who have made this event possible! You can help by volunteering during the Dec. 10 event at MHS or by donating a homemade treat for our always-tempting bake sale table.
Sign up here.
Another great way to contribute is to donate inexpensive new toys, books, games, dolls, sports gear, craft supplies, gift cards, and other kid-friendly items, in addition to large baskets and collapsible bins, for our raffle baskets. Please drop off by Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the MHS Music Room (look for box).
Thank you for your support!
Come back to this page for photos after the event.
MHS Band Performance
December 17, 2019
Blake Band Performance
December 16, 2019
Blake Choral Performance
December 12, 2019
Moxie Strings
January 16, 2020
Back by popular demand... The Moxie Strings are bringing their "genre-blurring blend of ear-catching, mainstream melodies and foot-stomping, rock-influenced rhythms" to Medfield!
They will be working directly with Blake and MHS orchestra students in clinics during the day and then performing a concert at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium that night.
Concert tickets will be free for MHS Orchestra Students and $12 for the general public.
Click here for TICKETS or more information.
Wreath and Bulb Sale
We are excited to share that we have expanded our Annual Wreath Sale to include amaryllis bulbs! Now you can order a wreath for your door and an amaryllis bulb that will bring a little spring to your home during those cold winter months.
Our gorgeous 20" Noble Fir Wreaths feature incense cedar, juniper, ponderosa cone accents, and exceptional needle retention. They sold out last year, so you may want to get your order in early.
Each boxed amaryllis bulb kit contains indoor planting instructions and 1 bulb. Flowers bloom 8-10 weeks after planting and will be either white, maroon, pink or red. We are not able to control which color you get--so part of the fun will be waiting to see what appears!
Are you a business owner looking for a meaningful way to support our music program through event sponsorship?
Or, might your employer be interested in becoming a corporate sponsor?
There are many benefits to corporate sponsorship--beyond the satisfaction of knowing you're supporting our world class music program!
Email us to learn more.
Moxie Strings
January 16, 2020
Back by popular demand... The Moxie Strings are bringing their "genre-blurring blend of ear-catching, mainstream melodies and foot-stomping, rock-influenced rhythms" to Medfield!
They will be working directly with Blake and MHS orchestra students in clinics during the day and then performing a concert at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium that night.
Concert tickets will be free for MHS Orchestra Students and $12 for the general public.
Click here for TICKETS or more information.
Medfield A Cappella Night
February 28, 2020
Following on the heels of last year's nearly sold-out event, this year's A Cappella Night will feature Berklee College's On the Vox, an amazing A Cappella group that will surely blow your socks off. In addition, the concert will feature our very own MHS Soundwaves and Junior Jazz Choir.
Like last year, we have invited other local high schools to bring their best A Cappella. It promises to be a high-energy, eclectic blend of student performance.
Based on last year's popularity, you may want to buy tickets early. What isn't sold ahead of time will be sold at the door.
Click here for TICKETS
Pizza Dinner before Moxie Strings Performance
January 16, 2020
There will be a pizza dinner for MHS Orchestra studetns from 5-6 in the cafeteria. We are looking for contributions of water, dessert and paper goods.
Sign up here. And thank you!
Students interested in having pizza should bring $5 to Mrs. Evans by Friday, January 10.
Medfield A Cappella Night
Friday, February 28
7pm at Medfield High School
Borchers Trust Law presents...A Cappella Night!
Following on the heels of last year's nearly sold-out event, this year's A Cappella Night will feature Berklee College's On the Vox, an amazing A Cappella group that will surely blow your socks off. In addition, the concert will feature our very own MHS Soundwaves and Junior Jazz Choir. Here's a clip from last year's show.
Like last year, we have invited other local high schools to bring their best A Cappella. It promises to be a high-energy, eclectic blend of student performance.
Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased in advance online or at the door on the night of the event.
Soundwaves and Junior Jazz Choir Parents: We could use a few items for the concessions table. Please use this link to signup if you can help out. Thank You!
Marimba Concert
Wednesday, February 5
7pm
Medfield's Ngoma Dzakanaka Marimba Band will join with Sharon's Tungurura Marimba Ensemble for a fundraiser concert.
The concert takes place at HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Sharon. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. All funds go to support the work of Coalition for Courage, a nonprofit that helps orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.
Wire crafts will also be sold at the entrance.
Jazz Night
Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm
Medfield High School
It's become a Medfield institution... Jazz Night is just around the corner! We're excited to announce this year's Jazz Night guest artist will be renowned musician, composer, and professor of trumpet at Providence College, Alex Lee-Clark. Alex will be working with jazz students in pre-event clinics in preparation for an outstanding Jazz Night concert!
Add to that, Medfield's Jazz Program is strong across the board. In spring of 2019, Medfield’s Junior Jazz Choir, Senior Jazz Choir, and MHS Jazz Combo were all awarded Gold Medals at the MAJE State Combo & Choir Festival, AND the Junior Jazz Lab was awarded Gold Medal at the MAJE Junior Festival.
So, come and hear for yourself what the buzz is all about! Tickets are available online here or at the door.
Thank you, event sponsors: Bryant University, Clay Subaru, Roche Bros. & Big Y.
Marimba Concert
Wednesday, February 5
7pm
Medfield's Ngoma Dzakanaka Marimba Band will join with Sharon's Tungurura Marimba Ensemble for a fundraiser concert.
The concert takes place at HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Sharon. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. All funds go to support the work of Coalition for Courage, a nonprofit that helps orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.
Wire crafts will also be sold at the entrance.
a big shout-out goes to...
Thank You, Medfield Cultural Council!
The MMA, music department, and our very fortunate orchestra students would like to express deep gratitude to the Medfield Cultural Council (MCC) for awarding a grant to help pay for last month's extraordinary Blake and MHS orchestra clinic and concert experience with The Moxie Strings. The MCC has been a steadfast friend to the Medfield music program and, with their support, the arts continue to flourish in Medfield. Thank you!
This program was supported in part by a grant from the Medfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
The MMA was ecstatic (and, frankly, floored) to recently receive a $2,500 grant from the Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation.
The grant allowed us to spread some much-needed love around the elementary school music programs. Purchases included a portable speaker system with microphones for Wheelock school--which will allow them to hold dynamic and joyful music events wherever and whenever the mood strikes--as well as new drums and other music equipment for Memorial School.
The words THANK YOU don't seem to cut it; our deepest gratitude to the Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family Foundation. We can't wait to share pictures of our youngest music students enjoying the new equipment--keep an eye on medfieldmusicassociation.com for those.
We look forward to hosting Superintendent Jeff Marsden at our next regular MMA meeting on March 3 at 7pm in the MHS band room. Dr. Marsden will kick off the session with an overview of the district budgeting process, followed by regular MMA business, including upcoming events and updates from music director Jason Bielik. All current parents welcome.
We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm
Medfield High School
It's become a Medfield institution... Jazz Night is just around the corner! We're excited to announce this year's Jazz Night guest artist will be renowned musician, composer, and professor of trumpet at Providence College, Alex Lee-Clark. Alex will be working with jazz students in pre-event clinics in preparation for an outstanding Jazz Night concert!
So, come and hear for yourself what the buzz is all about! Tickets are available online here or at the door.
Thank you, event sponsors: Needham Bank, Bryant University, Clay Subaru, Roche Bros. & Big Y.
Fourth Grade Ensembles
To learn more about grade 4 Ensemble selection or any of the music programs offered by Medfield Public Schools, check out the short informational videos here.
Becoming an MMA patron by November 1 allows us to more easily grant department wishes for the new school year, maximize the benefits of a music education for our students, and also formally thank you for your donation in the winter concert program.
With each purchase you receive an invitation to our exclusive Zoom Event!
At this event, you’ll “make” a plush animal with your children, grandchildren, or friend at home. Each kit ($20) comes with a polar bear or penguin, stuffing, birth certificate, and other bear-y cool things.
The kits will be delivered to you in time for our party on
Monday, February 14th
2:00 - 2:45pm
3:00 - 3:45pm
Special guest will teach children (and grownups) how to build their lovies, then we’ll read some special stories and sing a few winter-y songs. If you can’t tune in, we’ll have the recording available after the two scheduled events.
This event benefits Medfield Music Association
Our online store has now closed but we will be selling
Lovie Kits at
Saturday, February 12
10a-12p
It's supposed to be a warm day! Come by for breakfast, listen to some live music and support the MMA!
Meet At the Moon......
We still have a few of our adorable penguin and polar bear Lovie Kits left! Order HERE
A big THANK YOU to Blue Moon, the MHS Jazz band and Soundwaves a capella group, and all who came out on this beautiful morning and supported the MMA!! We hope to bring more joy like this to our community so stay tuned!!!