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CFMC Membership

Membership in National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) starts at the state federation level with CFMC.

Thank you for your interest in joining CFMC. We welcome memberships from individuals who wants to support American music, music performances, service through music, and music education in their community. Contact Madeline Miller for membership questions.

ABOUT CFMC MEMBERSHIP - Senior and Junior Clubs

CFMC membership is different from other music organizations in that membership is not exclusive to teachers. Senior Music Clubs bring together likeminded teachers, musicians, and music enthusiasts both professionally and socially to support music education and musicians in their community. Music Teachers can form Junior Clubs with their students under their larger Senior Club. CFMC members are part of the National Federation of Music Clubs, which is the largest philanthropic nonprofit organization in America supporting American Musicians, performers and music education.

Why Choose CFMC

Participate in NFMC Federation Festivals

NFMC Festivals are local events sponsored annually by the National Federation of Music Clubs through its member clubs and are designed to promote the study of music, to stimulate interest in American music, and to encourage each participant to reach a high standard of musical achievement. Festivals provide opportunities for both young and adult musicians to perform and receive an evaluation from qualified judges.

Participants do not compete against each other, but are rated on individual merit, with each performer receiving certificates indicating the rating received.

All festival participants are eligible to enroll in the NFMC Federation Cup Program in which points are awarded each year (based on rating) and accumulated until cup requirements are obtained.

Do more with Music in your Community

CFMC Members are local members who support American music, musicians and music education in their communities.

Clubs plan their own local meetings & events
Organize local Federation Festivals
Promote NFMC Awards to emerging young artists
Foster interest in music composition
Participate in service through music
Work together for NFMC Club Awards and recognition
Attend NFMC Conferences and Conventions

NFMC Award Opportunities

NFMC offers more than $750,000 in state and national competitions

Junior Awards
Student Collegiate Awards
Senior Awards
Music Club Awards

NFMC Junior Club Achievement

The Junior Achievement Program gives teachers and students the opportunity to earn National Awards and recognition.

Program guide to train future club leaders.
Stimulate interest in creating music.
Encourage service through music.
Cultivate courteous and appreciative audiences.
Champion future patrons of the performing arts.
Bring together youth socially for group music study & performances.
Provide incentives for high standards of performance through festival events & Cups.
Broaden the vision and ability of members with the partnership of State & National.

A MEMBERSHIP FOR EVERYONE

Click on the different memberships below for more information, or contact Madeline Miller for help finding the right membership for you.

*Memberships must be postmarked by October 1st to avoid a $10 late fee, and will not be accepted after November 1st.

Independent music teachers who want to volunteer with a local club & register their students in the NFMC Federation Festival.

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Music Enthusiasts who want to meet other CFMC members, and support music in their community.

Individuals, not part of an active Senior Club, who want to join NFMC in order to participate in NFMC Sponsored Awards

*Individual membership does not include participation in local NFMC Federation Festivals.

Individuals who want to support civic, educational and cultural endeavors through NFMC.

*A Lifetime Membership does not include annual state Junior or Senior Club dues

*If you are already an organization such as a music school, school band, orchestra, teachers' association, choir, etc., an Associate Membership is available that will allow you to apply for club awards, and offers your members the opportunity to apply for NFMC individual awards. (members will not be eligible for participation in NFMC festivals) Click here for more information

For membership questions or for membership renewals contact Madeline Miller .

*Renewals will not be accepted after November 1st.

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