National Federation of Music Clubs
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The National Federation of Music Clubs was founded in 1898, became an NGO
member of the United Nations
in 1949, and was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1982. NFMC is a non-profit philanthropic music organization whose goal is to promote American music, performers, and composers through quality music education and supporting the highest standards of musical creativity and performance. NFMC headquarters are located in Greenwood, Indiana
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and a Master of Music Degree in piano from Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University where she studied with pianist, Leon Fleisher
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Non-governmental organization
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member of the United Nations
United Nations
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in 1949, and was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1982. NFMC is a non-profit philanthropic music organization whose goal is to promote American music, performers, and composers through quality music education and supporting the highest standards of musical creativity and performance. NFMC headquarters are located in Greenwood, Indiana
Greenwood, Indiana
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 36,037 people, 14,931 households, and 9,600 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,524.8 people per square mile . There were 16,042 housing units at an average density of 1,123.9 per square mile...
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Leadership
Lana M. Bailey was installed as NFMC’s 31st President in 2007 in Salt Lake City. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano from East Carolina UniversityEast Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, engaged doctoral/research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the largest institution of higher learning in...
and a Master of Music Degree in piano from Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University where she studied with pianist, Leon Fleisher
Leon Fleisher
Leon Fleisher is an American pianist and conductor.-Early life and studies:Fleisher was born in San Francisco, where he started studying the piano at age four...
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State Organizations
There are 45 State Federations with more than 146,000 Senior, Student/Collegiate, and Junior members in 5,500 federated clubs and organizations. Federated states are divided into five regions: Northeastern, Southeastern, North Central, South Central, and Western.Conventions/Fall Sessions
NFMC conventions are held biennially in the even years; Fall Sessions are held biennially in the odd years. The 2011 NFMC Biennial Convention (56th) will be held in McLean, Virginia, June 7–12, 2011.Publications
- Music Clubs (magazine), published 3 times a year.
- Junior Keynotes (magazine), published 3 times a year.