California Federation of Music Clubs
Affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs
Welcome music educators, music enthusiasts, and performing musicians. If you are interested in student programs, community outreach, and professional musical development, then CFMC membership is for you. Involvement in local music clubs gives you an opportunity to make an impact on your community, and allows you to express your appreciation for music in many different ways.
Membership Benefits
Membership in NFMC at all three levels (local, state and national)
Student study and performance opportunities
Local community programs
Local Festivals for juniors and adults
Opportunities for students with disabilities or visual impairments
Sacred and inspirational music
American Music Month, observed in November
National Music Week, celebrated in May
A subscription to NFMC’s quarterly magazine for senior members: Music Clubs Magazine
Membership Process for the Music Educator
Contact the State Madeline Miller, our Membership Chair, for a membership form and to help you connect with a Festival Area Chair near you. (click here for a list of state festival areas)
Follow the membership deadlines and pay the correct membership dues. CFMC applications and dues must be postmarked to the state by October 1st in order for Junior Club students to participate in Festival. Late applications are accepted until November 1st with a late fee added. (payments can be made by check/money-order/cashiers check)
Participation in NFMC Federation Festivals
JUNIOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP allows teacher and studio participation in the NFMC Federation Festival. Federation Festivals offer unique opportunities for students of all ages and abilities. A wide range of musical instruments are represented in the Festival Bulletin. Festival events include solos, concerti, duets, trios, quartets, duos, vocal groups, string ensembles, orchestras, theory, sight-playing and more. Required selections are chosen from the current Festivals Bulletin compiled by the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC). This publication can be ordered from the NFMC office or at nfmc-music.org. Festivals are non-competitive events where students perform and can choose to earn points based on their rating. Federation Cup points accumulate toward trophies of increasing size.
Memberships Process for the Individual Student
You must study with a CFMC member teacher in order to participate in the NFMC Junior Festivals. Click here for a list of state festival areas and teachers.
NFMC has become the largest nonprofit organization in America to promote and support American music, performers and music education, for a list of awards that students can apply for please click here to be directed to the NFMC Junior Division Awards
Other Membership Opportunities
Are you interested in meeting and supporting local musicians in your community? NFMC has membership opportunities for all music enthusiasts including;
Supportive friends and family of music students
Church choirs and singing groups
Local Artists/Dancers/Poets
Professional and amateur musicians
Contact the State Membership Chair Madeline Miller for opportunities and membership information.
Visit the National Website to learn more NFMC-Music.org