Volunteer at ANMS: Where Your Impact Resonates

Dive into the vibrant community at All Newton Music School by becoming a volunteer. Whether you join our Board of Trustees, engage as a Member of the Corporation, or share insights once you transition to our Board Emeritus, you'll find a role that fits your life and also celebrates your passion for music and education.

Our volunteers are the driving force behind ANMS, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to our mission. With flexible opportunities tailored to your busy schedule, you can contribute in a way that's meaningful and impactful.

Contact our Nominating Committee and let's further our mission of Music for All!

 

Board & Members Descriptions

MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION

All Newton Music School’s Corporation is an advisory council of members who actively support the school’s mission.

Members of the Corporation help with general input and assistance both to the Board of Trustees and to the School as a whole. Members of the Corporation actively support the mission of the All Newton Music School by serving as ambassadors for the school in the community at large.

Click below for a list of possible activities that Members of the Corporation help the school to thrive in the following ways:

MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION Activities -->
  • Serve a 3 year term, which is renewable
  • Attend annual meeting at which the school’s budget, operations and goals are reviewed, and new members of the Board of Trustees and the Corporation are selected
  • Make All Newton Music School a charitable giving priority at whatever level is right for them
  • Attend recitals, concerts, fundraising activities and special events such as Music in May and actively recruit others to attend
  • Volunteer to help one of numerous committees at ANMS, such as Development, Finance, Strategic Planning, special event planning.


    • BOARD OF TRUSTEE

    Members of the Board of Trustees at All Newton Music School occupy a central role in the life of the school. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance, direction, policies, and fiscal control of the school. All board members have fiduciary responsibility to the organization for sound financial management and to ensure that the school has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission and strategic goals.

    Individual trustees are expected to actively support the mission of the All Newton Music School by serving as ambassadors for the school in the community at large.

    Board of Trustees Duties and Expectations -->
  • Serve a full three‐year term with the possibility of serving an additional three year term.
  • Attend all scheduled Board meetings and actively participate in Board discussions. Board meetings are typically once per month during the period from September through June.
  • Understand the school’s organization, mission, goals, objectives, and Bylaws. Stay informed about the school’s current programs and issues.
  • Serve on committees and accept special assignments as requested and as possible.
  • Make the All Newton Music School a charitable giving priority. There is no minimum donation, but 100% participation from trustees is expected.
  • Attend major school‐sponsored fundraising and cultivation events, as well as school performances, recitals, and other programs as frequently as possible.
  • Help solicit funds, and help open doors for others to raise funds.
  • Understand that the board sets policies and focuses on long range and strategic issues. Board members are not directly involved in specific management, personnel or program issues.
  • Avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of such conflict in any and all events on behalf of the school.
  • In summary, the goal of the Board of Trustees is to have each member participate fully in his or her role as a steward of the All Newton Music School.


    • Contact

    Nominating Committee

    Shawn Fitzgibbons

    Rachel Goldstein

    Deirdre O’Connor

    Weatherly Ralph Emans

    Board Officers

    Evan M. Haas
    Executive Director

    Shawn Fitzgibbons
    President

    Lisa Ferrante-Walsh
    Vice President

    Andrew P. Feldman
    Treasurer

    Nora Buonagurio
    Secretary

    Trustees

    Shawn Fitzgibbons
    President

    Lisa Ferrante-Walsh
    Vice President

    Andrew P. Feldman
    Treasurer

    Nora Buonagurio
    Secretary

    Margaret Braccio 

    Rocío Calvo 

    Weatherly Ralph Emans 

    Dr. Harsha Gopal

    Steve Logowitz

    Chris Markiewicz

    Shashi Murthy

    Nick Nicolazzo

    Clay Satow

    Amy Wertheim

    Members of the Corporation

    Virginia Adams
    Elaine Allen
    Vivek Bajaj
    Rachel Bratt
    Pamela Bromberg
    Carol Brown
    Tammy Brynie
    Don Buonagurio
    Lucy Caldwell-Stair
    Judith Chasin
    Greg Chetel
    Nick Falkoff
    Debbi Friedman
    Tracey Goodwin
    Carolyn Haynes
    Madeline Marget
    Deirdre O’Connor
    Lindsay O’Donovan
    Maria Olia
    Pat Rohan
    Nancy Schön
    Bunny Silverstein
    Deborah Slater
    Judith Spar
    Jennifer Stone
    Rebecca Valette
    William Wallace
    Greg Wislocki

    Board Emeritus

    Sally Anderson
    Richard Angle
    Judith Ashton
    Marianne Biber
    Karen Bottar
    Betty Blume
    Robert Blumenthal
    Lee Bromberg
    Bonnie Carter
    Walter Carter
    J. Robert Casey
    Victoria Chu
    Deborah Davis
    Priscilla Deck
    Sue DeMarco
    Thomas Engellenner
    Henry Finch
    Gary Fox
    Shawna Giggey
    Stephen Goldfinger
    Rachel Goldstein
    Rachel Grant
    Mary D. Green
    Catherine Grein
    Linda Heffner
    Carol Johnson

    Marietta Joseph
    Robert Keller
    Andrew Lane
    Dennis LaRosee
    Melissa Means
    Toni Moninger
    Preeti Patel
    Lee Paul
    Sarah Bingman Schott
    Sharon Sisskind
    Frederick Stavis
    Ruth Stavis
    Patti A. Stoll
    Steve Swanger
    Jennifer Weber
    Jane Weingarten
    Stephen Weisberg
    Denise Wernikoff
    Edward Wertheim
    Marcia Yates
    Ruth Zachary