​SSMA: The Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theater Association

​The SSMA is a non-profit community group providing support to encourage the programs of music and theater education in the Shrewsbury Public Schools since 1954 and the SSMA fosters enthusiastic interest for music and theater activities.

The 2017 Music Drive
The 63rd SSMA Music Drive will be on September 16th, 2017 from 8am to Noon.

Q. What is the Music Drive?!?
A. High School students from all music groups (all bands, choirs, and orchestras) will walk throughout Shrewsbury selling $10 season tickets to the seven school-year performances. > Click here to learn more! <

​Mark the date in your calendar to save it!  All high school performing arts students are expected to participate in this fun Fall fundraiser run by the SSMA.

We need parent volunteer drivers!  Sign up now at the form below.  Parent drivers will shuttle/chaperone students throughout the morning.

The SSMA is a vital, active, parent support organization of all Shrewsbury Schools’ performing arts (K-12).  The SSMA has been raising funds and volunteering support to our schools’ performing arts directors and teachers over 60 years!  100% of funds raised go directly benefit their beyond-curriculum programs and efforts including concert attire, student trips, theater assistance, composer master classes, visiting coaches, music, student recognitions, purchase and maintenance of instruments or theater equipment, college scholarships, and so much more! 
Please have a safe and happy summer and we look forward to seeing you all in the fall! 

    Music Drive Parent Volunteers

    Parents, sign up for the Music Drive here! It's as easy as1… 2… 3!

    Step 1. Your contact info.
    Students will sign up for the Music Drive at school.  Look for the poster hanging in the C-Wing once school resumes in August.

    Step 2. CORI check

    Although its our policy to insure that your child is assigned with you (along with the friends who sign up for your car), all adults volunteering in the public school MUST be CORI checked within the past three years. CORI is required for all volunteering with any and all Shrewsbury Public School activities, committees, groups, etc.  So complete it now, just to be sure!  Download the form here, and bring it to the School Department central office at Town Hall (100 Maple Ave).

    Step 3. Finish

Grand Raffle
​The 2017 SSMA Grand Raffle winning tickets have been drawn.

Many thanks for your support of the Grand Raffle.

Congratulations to the winners:  
  • Grand Prize winner Emma Guagnini and her family have won the snow blower from Caola Equipment! 
  • Second Prize winner Ruth Peterson won tickets to the performance of "Once" at the Hanover Theater in February.
  • Third Prize winner Stephen Schur will receive a gift card to the newly opened Mooyah! in Norhtborough.

Ticket sales this year exceeded $5,000.  The SSMA is proud to support the performing arts across all grade levels in Shrewsbury and your raffle purchase makes our efforts possible!   Many thanks to all involved including our sponsors!

Shrewsbury High School music performances

2017–2018
Shrewsbury High School Season Concert Series
All concerts begin at 7:30pm.
​Shrewsbury High School Auditorium 
Dates & Times are subject to change.
Theatrical Performances are NOT included. 
$5 Admits 1 Adult — Students are Free.
Wednesday October 11
Mixed Choir
Wind Ensemble
Women’s Choir  
 
Thursday October 12
  Orchestra
​A Cappella Choir
Tuesday December 5
Mixed Choir
Orchestra
A Cappella Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Jazz Band
 
Wednesday December 6
Freshman Choir
Wind Ensemble
Concert Band
​Women’s Choir
Tuesday April 24
Jazz Band
Mixed Choir
Women’s Choir
 
Wednesday April 25
  Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
A Cappella Choir
Freshman Choir

Thursday April 26
Wind Ensemble
​Concert Band

Board of Directors
meeting dates
​2017–2018 School Year
Usually the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15PM
in SHS '02 Conference Room
(* = Change from this rule.)
September 5, October 3, November 7
*December 4, January 2, February 6
March 6, April 3, May 1
*June TBD Annual meeting (At a different location)

Complete SSMA schedule