Parents and Volunteers

Parents are important to WKSA’s ability to provide a high quality music education program.  WKSA staff sends weekly communications to parents on WKSA activities and concerns.  Parents are encouraged to share any concerns, suggestions and feedback with their student’s director, private teacher, or WKSA staff.  In addition, students and parents are asked to complete satisfaction surveys at the end of each semester.  WKSA staff uses survey feedback to improve programs and evaluate staff performance.

WKSA Parents are also asked to assist with activities such as staffing the Snack Shack, selling ads in the concert program, organizing socials, and assisting with the Spring tour.  Sign-up forms are passed around on registration day.

WKSA Advisory Board of Directors

The FHSU Western Kansas String Academy's Advisory Board of Directors works with staff to carry out the group's mission. Board activities fall in three main areas: organizational and program oversight, policy-making, and resource identification and building. The board is made up of twelve members representing the following groups: FHSU music faculty, WKSA staff, WKSA parents, community music teachers, and community arts supporters and funders. The WKSA Executive Director serves as a non-voting member. The board meets quarterly.

Advisory Board Directory, Spring 2008 (PDF)