South Colonie Friends of Music

Get Ready for 2024 SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY!

Registration for the 2024 Paul C Aldi Summer Music Academy is now open!

Camp will be held Monday through Friday mornings, July 15 - July 26, at Colonie Central High School from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Campers will share their skills in a final concert on July 26 at 7 p.m.

See the Paul C Aldi Music Camp page to find out more information and register/make payment online.

About us

South Colonie Friends of Music (SCFOM) was formed in 1974 with the purpose of supporting and enhancing the music program of the South Colonie Central School District by providing enrichment opportunities, supporting the music program, and promoting an awareness and appreciation of the musical arts throughout the community.

SCFOM is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Click HERE to become a member of scfom

what we do

Provide awards to graduating seniors who have been active in the CCHS music program
Present gifts to each senior who is entering a field of music at the college level
Provide refreshments after special concerts and activities including the annual Faculty Recital
Sponsor the SCFOM Dance Band and Memorial Concert Band of Colonie
Provide scholarships to students for summer music study
Provide teachers with supplies to give to students who need them
Provide funding for music opportunities. Teachers-- click here to request funding.
Offer middle school mini grants to support students' musical growth
Sponsor and coordinate the Paul C. Aldi Summer Music Academy

Grants for Middle School Students

For Teachers

board of directors

President, Sheelah Malagrida

Vice President, Kathleen Arden

Treasurer, Kelly Reale

Correspondence & Membership Secretary, Jennifer McDowell

Recording Secretary, Sarah Diodato

Summer Music Camp Director, Cara Miner

Bylaws of South Colonie Friends of Music, Inc.

scfom MEMBERS 2023-24

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SCFOM Member List

Concertmaster

Mark & Brooke Bardack

The Reale Family

Jason & Helen Young

Grand Benefactors

Peter & Michelle Cannistraci

Mr. & Mrs. Callaghan

The Cogan Family

Mark & Sarah Diodato

Dave Ferrill

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Froehlich

Neil Johanning

Hahn Lotz

Melanie Peck

Ed & Colleen Quackenbush

Cynthia J. Sault

The Staley Family

Benefactors

Leo & Donna Buda

Jill Burns

Sarah Carney

The Clancy Family

Michael & Allisa Cronin

The Donohue Family

The Fennelly Family

The Guilherme Family

The Langer Family

Laurinda Halliday

The Malagrida Family

Jenn & Joe Murray

Richard & Joanne Papa

The Purvis Family

The Rauh Family

Rob & Theresa Roemer

Joe & Rose Stuart

Monica Trabold

Mike & Carrie Trimarchi

The Waite Family

Contributors

Brian & Tammy Bopp

Hillary Boyer

Sal & Marcie Cannistraci

Jonathan Cohen

The DiMarino Family

Amanda & Josie Diodato

The Fenton Family

Andrew Hearn

The Kohli Family

The Koon Family

Rev. Neal & Lisa Longe

Colleen Maguire

Brandon Malowski

The Marra Family

Tess McCarthy

The McDowell Family

Cara Miner

Rich & Julie O'Donnell

Michele & Paul Polito

Dana Probeyahn

The Rennick Family

Suzanne Savage

The Skiff Family

The Spektor Family