TEXAS
FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS
About the
National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)
With a membership of 155,000+ musicians and non-musicians who love
and support the performing arts, NFMC is a non-profit organization and the
largest philanthropic musical organization in the world. Founded in 1898, NFMC
has a rich musical heritage and is proud to be an NGO member of the United
Nations and is chartered by the Congress of the United States.
Available at the Local, State, and National Federation levels,
approximately $750,000 in scholarship and award opportunities are offered to
young musicians from all age groups, including four $10,000 first prizes plus a
two-year management service was awarded to winners in the Young Artist
categories of Strings, Piano, Woman's Voice, and Man's Voice. Members of the
National Federation of Music Clubs love music and support quality music
education in America.
NFMC provides opportunities for musical study, performance and
appreciation to more than 200,000 senior, student and junior members in 6,500
music-related clubs and organizations nationwide. Members are professional and
amateur musicians, vocalists, composers, dancers, performing artists, arts and
music educators, music students, generous music patrons and benefactors, and
music lovers of all ages.
Dedicated to finding and fostering young musical talent, the NFMC
conducts annual Junior Festivals with more than 117,000 participants.
Federation members work to create a dynamic musical and cultural environment in
their communities through education and sponsorship of musical events. The
Federation champions American music with awards and commissions. Federated
States proclaim November American Music Month, in which the annual Parade of
American Music focuses on programs of music by American composers. Awards are
given annually to recognize educational institutions for their promotion and
presentation of American music.
Other areas of Federation interest include:
* Sponsoring of National Music Week, the first week of May each
year
* Support for legislation on bills affecting the welfare of
musicians, music education and development of American musical life
* Recognizes and promotes outstanding American music and composers
annually through programs such as American Music Month (November), Parade of
American Music and Crusade for Strings
* Sponsors musical therapy programs in hospitals, nursing homes and
prisons
* Provides opportunities for study and performance to musicians
with disabilities and visual impairments
* Works with affiliated music and arts departments in hundreds of
universities and colleges
* Promotes community awareness, support and involvement in the
performing arts including opera, dance and poetry
* Campaigns for higher standards in church, radio and television
music
* Inspiration and use of great hymns of all faiths through a Hymn
of the Month program
Click here for information about the TFMC
Click here for a list of districts and local clubs
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