The Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theater Association (SSMA) has helped raise funds for our performing groups for 70 years. We have consistently been able to support our music and theater programs district-wide. Annually, we are involved with over 25 music and theater events volunteering time, organizing events, and raising funds.
The SSMA is always looking for new volunteers: attend our meetings, join our committees, help at our events. You can go to our How to Help page if you would like to help in your community.
Supporting Our Students
Here are some recent examples of the ways we have supported the students in our district:
Elementary Schools
- Aldo Abreu recorder webinar
- Kemp Harris storyteller webinar
- 4th grade classroom recorders
- Steel-tongue drums
- Ukuleles
- Percussion instruments for Paton
- Keyboard for Spring
- Crocodile River Ensemble visit
- Q-Ball microphones for Coolidge and Beal
Sherwood & Oak
- Wireless stage microphones
- Green screens & crew headsets
- Tubas, bassoon, ¼ string bass, cello
- Transportation to Junior Districts
- Choral, string & band music
- 5 guitars for Oak guitar club
- Instrument repair
- Music folio, cello rack
- Junior Districts plaques & trophies
High School
- Concert & Pep Band attire
- Annual scholarships
- Tuba, sousaphone, euphoniums, bass clarinet
- Parts to repair the timpani
- Dhol drums
- Bleacher covers for the Pep Band
- Choral, string & band music
- Bose PA systems
- Instrument repair
- Transportation to many events
Executive Board
- President: Anne Gray
- Secretary: Deb Manning
- Vice President: Debbie Santos
- Treasurer: Rachel S. Reeve
- Performing Arts Director: Michael Lapomardo
Documentation
Tax Status
We are a § 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation (Tax ID # 81-3251040) doing business as
- “SSMA,”
- “Shrewsbury Schools Music Association,”
- “Shrewsbury Schools Performing Arts Association,” and
- “Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theater Association.”
IRS determination letter of 501(c)(3) deductibility (PDF)
W-9 Form
W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (PDF)
Sales Tax Exemption
Massachusetts DOR ST-2 sales tax certificate of exemption (PDF)
By-Laws
Current by-laws, as enacted May 2, 2017
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