Friends of the Academy of Music and the Performing Arts (FoAMPA)

The Friends of the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (FoAMPA) Booster Club is a parent- and community-supported 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the performing arts programs at AMPA at Alexander Hamilton High School. We work in partnership with school administrators and arts educators to help ensure students in music, dance, drama, musical theatre, and other performing arts disciplines have access to meaningful, high-quality educational and performance experiences.

Our mission is to support, enhance, and advocate for performing arts education through financial assistance, volunteer involvement, and community engagement. The Booster Club helps fund performances and productions, equipment and materials, workshops and field trips, and other program needs, while working to reduce financial barriers so all students can participate.

Friends of AMPA is made up of parents, guardians, alumni, and community members who believe in the value of arts education. Through collaboration and shared support, we help students develop creativity, confidence, collaboration, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the stage and classroom.

AMPA Disciplines

Students pursue their chosen major by participating in it every year they are enrolled at AMPA. Additionally students take performing arts classes outside their major that further support their studies and engage them in the greater world of the performing arts.

  • Choir

  • Dance

  • Film Production

  • Guitar

  • Jazz

  • Mariachi

  • Music Industry/Technology

  • Musical Theatre

  • Orchestra

  • Piano

  • Poetry

  • Tech Theater

  • Theater

  • Winds

ARTS EDUCATION IN AN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENT

AMPA MISSION

The Academy of Music and Performing Arts at Hamilton High School provides an excellent arts education in an integrated environment and prepares engaged students to make informed future educational and career choices by immersing them in challenging and rigorous performance based programs fused with academics, evolving technologies, and professional experiences.

AMPA VISION

AMPA views the arts as essential to the human spirit. We graduate students who experience a diverse and invigorating creative and academic curriculum.

AMPA CORE BELIEFS

Students flourish in a creative-purpose driven environment.
Instructional programs should extend beyond the classroom.
Learning is enhanced by cross disciplinary and integrated arts and academic instruction.
Performing arts combined with academic rigor inspires creative and confident individuals.
Partnerships and mentorships between AMPA and the business community enhance and strengthen learning and opportunity.

Your Questions, Answered

How can I help?

FoAMPA is supported through donations from parents and community members. You can donate by visiting our donation site: https://hamiltonmusic.networkforgood.org.

Parent and community volunteering is also a great way to help and be involved with Friends of AMPA. We are always looking for people to help with school activities, fundraisers, etc. You can get involved by emailing friendsofampa@gmail.com.

The Friends of AMPA Board meets monthly usually on the first Tuesday of the month. More information can be found in the AMPA newsletter or by emailing friendsofampa@gmail.com.

Is my donation to Friends of AMPA tax deductible?

Yes! As a 501(c)3 charity, Friends of AMPA donations are tax deductible. Please consult with a tax expert for specific tax advice and to make sure your tax situation applies.

Where can I find out more information about AMPA?

AMPA is a magnet located at Hamilton High School. More infomration about the magnet can be found on their website at https://hamiltonhs.lausd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3367853&type=d&pREC_ID=2358080

What is the newsletter and how to I subscribe?

Friends of AMPA sends out a weekly newsletter during the school year to highlight the activities and performances going on at the school. This gives community member and parents information so they can attend or volunteer for these events.

You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the subscribe button at the bottom of this page and filling out the form.