By the way, BFOM in their mailing address stands for "Bozeman Friends of Music" a group of volunteers (mostly parents of music students) that work to provide funds for music education from Kindergarten through 12th grade in the Bozeman Public Schools. The money goes to fund scholarships, trips for the orchestra, band or choirs to travel to a competition (they take turns each year rotating which group goes on a trip). Scholarships for kids are money to be applied toward workshops, lessons or instruments. My son last year applied for a scholarship to get a decent violin bow. He had to write an essay and get a recommendation from the orchestra teacher. The BFOM gave him a scholarship of $250 to apply to the purchase of a violin bow. He worked to get the rest of the money. Without this group of volunteers doing fund raising and giving their time to put on the spring talent show, the schools would not have the great music programs that they have now.

Thanks to all for your support.

Alice