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Parents Association

2011-2012 Parents Association

The Parents Association, Co-Chaired by Jennifer Rolfe Hale and Sarah McGee, supports Diller-Quaile's mission and music programs by fostering a sense of community among families and facilitating communications between parents 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
Please click HERE to download a Parents Association Questionnaire.

Parents Association Leadership

Class Representative – Early Childhood Classes ONLY
This full-year leadership role serves as a liaison between the Team Leaders 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 – Early Childhood Classes ONLY
This full-year leadership role serves as a liaison between the School Administration and the Early Childhood Class Representatives. Team Leaders support Class Representatives with communications to their classmates on behalf of the School. Additionally, they help facilitate relationship development among parents in their class and other classes with children of similar ages. There are five team leaders in the Early Childhood Department.

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. Team Leaders are categorized into the following areas:

High School Certificate Program Community Service
Diller-Quaile Store
Lecture Series
Social Committee

Annual Spring Benefit
Diller-Quaile's annual fundraising event supports in-school, outreach, and scholarship programs.
Planning for the Benefit begins in Fall 2011 with the event scheduled to take place in April 2012.

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 13, 2011)
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 (November 28 - December 3, 2011)
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.

Visitors Week (May 19 - May 25, 2012)
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, welcoming visitors, and assisting with the hospitality room.

Spring Party-In-The-Park (May 31, 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)

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 Sing; and Faculty Concerts. Emails are sent out prior to events asking for help.

Administrative / Office
Diller-Quaile is a non-profit community music school that relies on voluntary donations to bridge the gap between tuition income and annual expenses, including educational expenses, faculty salaries, outreach programs, and scholarships.

Administrative / Office volunteer opportunities include:

Parents Association Questionnaires can be downloaded HERE.

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).