About MAG

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Our Vision

The Music Advocacy Group envisions a Music Program at Orcas Island Public Schools characterized by standards of excellence that enhance the students’ intellectual development and creativity, while providing them with a lifelong means of personal expression and music appreciation.  We envision a school music program that is an integral part of each student’s educational experience at all grade levels, with instrumental and choral components, that engages the public imagination and is a source of community pride.

Our Mission

The Music Advocacy Group’s Mission is to

  • Support and Enhance the Music Program of Orcas Island Public Schools
  • Advocate for the Music Program of Orcas Island Public Schools by engaging with those who make or influence decisions
  • Raise community awareness of the Music Program of Orcas Island Public Schools
  • Proactively fund the Music Program of Orcas Island Public Schools to assure its long-term sustainability

Board Members

Annette van Dongen, President

Sarah Murphy, Vice President

Elena Battles, Secretary

Doug McTavish, Treasurer

Sharon Ho

Paul Andersson

Miriam Ziegler

Laura Jean Miller