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2012-2013 Parents Association

The 2012-13 Parents Association, Co-Chaired by Lauren Chung and Salonika Lal, supports Diller-Quaile's mission and music programs by fostering a sense of community among families and facilitating communications between parents, caregivers, and the School. The organization also provides an important base of volunteers who share their talents and resources with Diller-Quaile. All parents of enrolled children are considered members of the Parents Association. We encourage members to volunteer by downloading and completing a Parents Association Questionnaire.

OVERVIEW OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to view and download a Parents Association Questionnaire.

Class Representative – Early Childhood Classes ONLY
This full-year leadership role serves as a liaison between the Parents Association and fellow class families. Class Representatives help foster a sense of community within the School by keeping classmates informed of School events–either by phone, email, or in person–and encourage parents to participate in School functions. The Class Rep also coordinates fundraising efforts, including the class picture for the Benefit Journal. There may be one or two representatives per class.

Team Leader – Instrumental and Vocal Parents ONLY
This full-year leadership role serves as a liaison between the Parents Association and the Instrumental and Vocal families. Team Leaders help foster a sense of community within the departments by keeping families informed of Instrumental and Vocal concerts and events–either by phone, email, or in person–and encourage parents to participate in School functions.

Annual Spring Benefit
Diller-Quaile's annual fundraising event supports in-school, outreach, and scholarship programs.
Planning for the Benefit begins in Fall 2012 with the event scheduled to take place in April 2013.

Spring Benefit volunteers are needed for the following:

Host / Welcoming Committee
Diller-Quaile strives to provide a welcoming community for families through numerous events, concerts, and parties. These adult gatherings take place at School and off-site. If you would like to offer a home or access to an entertainment venue to be used for welcoming, cultivation, or fundraising events, please contact Caroline Nagy at 212-369-1484 ext. 29 or cnagy@diller-quaile.org

Special Events

Fall Party-in-the-Park (October 2012)
Volunteers are needed to help plan an afternoon gathering of children, parents, and caregivers featuring arts & crafts tables, a sing-a-long, and light refreshments in Central Park (free-of-charge)

Grandparents and Special Friends Week (Week following Thanksgiving 2012)
This is the dedicated week at Diller-Quaile in which grandparents and special friends are invited to the School to enjoy classes. Volunteers are needed to help with invitations, welcoming visitors, and assisting with the hospitality room.

Holiday Sings (December 2012)
The two Holiday Sings are very popular, festive sing-a-longs in the Diller-Quaile Performance Space for enrolled families and teachers. Volunteers are needed to help with decorations, gift bag items, and check-in.

Visitors Week (May 2013)
Visitors Week is reserved towards the end of the School year for parents, caregivers, and special friends to enjoy classes. Volunteers are needed to help with invitations and welcoming visitors.

Spring Party-In-The-Park (May 2013)
Volunteers are needed to help plan an afternoon gathering of children, parents, and caregivers featuring arts & crafts tables, a sing-a-long, and light refreshments in Central Park (free-of-charge)

Catering Committee
This committee donates baked goods (no nuts please), fruit, and beverages for events throughout the year. Events include Early Childhood Parties; Instrumental and Vocal Playing Parties and Concerts; the Holiday Sings; and Faculty Concerts.

Administrative / Office
The Diller-Quaile School of Music is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community music school that relies on voluntary contributions each year to help bridge the gap between tuition revenues and expenses.

Administrative / Office volunteer opportunities include:

Click here to view and download a Parents Association Questionnaire..

Please contact the Development Office at 212-369-1484, ext. 29 with any questions. Completed forms can be sent to cnagy@diller-quaile.org, faxed to 212-369-1483, or mailed to Diller-Quaile (24 E. 95th St., New York, NY 10128).

Thank you for volunteering!