Join a Music Club today! Memberships for the 2025-2026 Festival year are Due October 1st
All festivals are organized by CFMC member volunteers
Students must study with a current CFMC teacher in order to participate in the NFMC Festival Program
The NFMC Federation Festivals Program is designed to give Junior (age 18 and younger) and Adult member musicians of all abilities the opportunity to perform and receive a yearly evaluation in a non-competitive environment. Participation in Federation Festivals promotes music study, stimulates interest in the musical literature of both the USA and the world, and encourages each participant to reach a high standard of musical achievement. The NFMC Festivals Cup Award Plan and Honor Certificates offer additional incentives to encourage continued participation in the program.
Contact Virginia Feitelson for questions regarding NFMC Federation Festivals in California
Opportunities for students of all ages & abilities
Students can participate in a variety of events
Both Juniors and Adults earn recognition for their musical accomplishments through Certificates and points toward Federation Cups
Federation Festivals encourages participation of students who have disabilities or visual impairments
Students get impartial ratings and comments from experienced evaluators
Federation Festivals are held in a non-competitive setting
As students advance through the different classes, they can see a visual record of their progress
High School Students have the chance to go even farther and receive recognition for the additional work of preparing more difficult literature.
Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Vocal
Guitar
Ukulele
Woodwinds
Brass
Drums
Ballet
See Bulletin for more
Instrument Solo
Popular Piano
Lynn Freeman Olson Piano
American Patriotic and Folk Song
Piano Hymn
Piano Sacred Music
Concerto
Duets
Trios
Quartets
Music Theory
Sight-Playing
Keyboard Improvisation
See Bulletin for more
Download the NFMC Federation Festivals Brochure
National Online Festival Management System
Vivace makes planning, organizing, and keeping track of students progress and points easier.
Register for festival
Schedule students for audition times, or recitals
Record Ratings
Download Certificates
Print Reports
Gold and Silver Federation Cups
Visit the National Website to learn more https://www.nfmc-music.org/festival
Are you a parent or student looking for a CFMC teacher, Visit our State Clubs Page to find a teacher near you