About GVMPA
Helping Great Valley music thrive
The Great Valley Music Parents Association brings parents and guardians together to support music students and their teachers throughout the Great Valley School District in Malvern, Pennsylvania.Through fundraising, volunteering and community support, GVMPA provides advocacy, hands-on service and financial assistance across every vocal and instrumental music program in the district.
800+
Student Musicians
7
Schools
20+
Ensembles
Our Mission
To provide advocacy, service and financial support that will ensure continued participation in and enjoyment of the performing arts.
Our Vision
We see a world where every child has the opportunity to experience, enjoy and benefit from an education in the performing arts.
GVMPA is an independent, parent-led organization separate from the Great Valley School District. Parents and guardians of students participating in Great Valley music programs are voting members of GVMPA and are encouraged to attend general membership meetings throughout the school year.
Programs We Support
Great Valley High School
Bands & Instrumental Programs
Orchestras & Indoor Programs
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Marching Band
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Concert Band
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Symphonic Band
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Jazz Band
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Jazz Ensemble
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​Pep Band
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Rock Band
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Guitar 1
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Guitar 2
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String Orchestra
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Symphony Orchestra
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Pit Orchestra
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Indoor Percussion
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Indoor Color Guard
Vocal Programs
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Bella Voce
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Chamber Singers
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Chorale
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Concert Choir
Music Education & Theater
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Piano Class
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Music Theory
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AP Music Theory
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Drama Guild and Musical Theater
Great Valley Middle School
Instrumental & General Music
Vocal Music
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General Music
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Instrumental Music
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Concert Bands
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Jazz Band
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Orchestra
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Chamber Orchestra
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Guitar Club
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Blue and White Chorus
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General’s Chorus
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Select Choir
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Show Choir
Theater
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Musical Theater
Great Valley 5/6 Center
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Instrumental Music, including Band and Orchestra
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Chorus
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Musical Theater
Great Valley Elementary Schools
Charlestown • General Wayne • K.D. Markley • Sugartown
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General Music
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Instrumental Music, including Band and Orchestra
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Musical Theater at K.D. Markley
What We Support
Instruments, Equipment & Learning Resources
GVMPA helps fund instruments, equipment, sight-reading resources and other materials that strengthen music instruction and student performance.
Performances & Program Operations
We provide hands-on assistance with equipment loading and transportation, formalwear, meals and snacks, performance logistics and other needs that keep programs running smoothly. Support also includes operating The Shack at home football games, coordinating formalwear and state festival gowns, and assisting with music travel and special events.
Fundraising & Financial Support
GVMPA organizes and manages student fundraisers, payment collection and sponsorship campaigns that help families and programs meet their financial goals. GVMPA also helps manage student financial accounts and provides CutTime support.
Student Experiences & Recognition
We support special trips, festivals, banquets, graduating-senior recognition, student gifts and awards, and senior scholarships.
Advocacy & Community
GVMPA advocates for Great Valley music programs and builds support through local businesses, families and the wider community. We also assist with school and community events when GVMPA’s involvement can make a positive contribution.
Our assistance changes as the needs of students, teachers and programs evolve. We direct our time, resources and funding toward the areas where they can make the greatest difference.
Community Support Makes It Possible
GVMPA depends on the generosity and involvement of Great Valley families, community members and local businesses.
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You can help by participating in a fundraiser, volunteering at an event, becoming a sponsor or making a donation. Every contribution—whether it is time, expertise or financial support—helps create stronger opportunities for Great Valley music students.
GVMPA Leadership
President
Danielle Werkeiser (contact@gvmpa.org)
Vice President
Amy Dugan Brown
Financial Secretary
Open
Treasurer
Meenakshi Krishnamurthy (treasurer@gvmpa.org)
Secretary
Alicia Tran
Member At-Large
Christine Dragoun
Member At-Large
Brenda Thorpe
Questions? Get In Touch
Get in touch so we can start working together.
