NFMC Junior Keynotes – Autumn 2019

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS

Junior Keynotes Autumn 2019 • Vol. 92, No. 1

2019 Winners’ Edition

Smash Hits – Popular Songs Series arr. Mona Rejino Eight chart-topping hits arranged especially for intermediate-level piano solo! Titles: Evermore (Beauty and the Beast ) • Havana (Camila Cabello ft.

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Broadway Favorites arr. Phillip Keveren 8 current Broadway favorites arranged for late elementary to early intermediate piano students by Phillip Keveren.

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Easy Disney Duets arr. Jennifer and Mike Watts Eight accessible arrangements of Disney faves for piano duet, including two wonderful medleys! Titles: Be Our Guest • Cruella de Vil • How Far I’ll Go • Love Is an Open Door • Pirates Medley • A Spoonful of Sugar • A Whole New World.

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Pop Hits for Piano Duet arr. Jeremy Siskind Eight fantastic duet arrangements of classic and current pop hits! Titles: • Halo (Beyonce) • I Got You (I Feel Good) (James Brown) • Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder) • Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars) • Respect (Aretha Franklin) • and more.

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Movie Blockbusters arr. Mona Rejino Eight wonderful piano solo arrangements, including: Can’t Stop the Feeling (from Trolls) • Finding Dory • How Far I’ll Go (from Moana) • The Imperial Suite (from Rogue One) • Mia & Sebastian’s Theme (from La La Land) • Rey’s Theme (from Rogue One).

Hal Leonard Piano for Kids Songbook 12 Popular Piano Solos for Beginners

by Jennifer Linn Piano for Kids Songbook is a supplementary companion to the Piano for Kids Method Book as the songs begin with pre-staff notation (note names inside the note heads) and progress in like manner to reading notes on the staff. The pop arrangements reinforce concepts learned in the method book. From classic songs like “Do Re Mi” and “Linus and Lucy” to contemporary hits like “All of Me” or “Can’t Stop the Feeling” kids will enjoy playing songs that everyone knows.

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W H AT ’ S I N S I D E

TA B LE OF CONTENTS

AUTUMN ISSUE, 2019 Vol. 92, No. 1

2 Staff Directory

30 Marilyn Caldwell Piano Award

3 President’s Message

31 2019 Junior Music for the Blind Award

4 Junior Division Chair

31 Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award

5 Festivals Bulletin Editor

32 Junior Dance Award

6 Festivals Bulletin Updates

33 Thelma Adams Robinson Ballet Award

9 Festivals Online Chair

34 Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Award

A DV ER T I S ERS’ I N D E X

11 Festivals Chair / Festivals Report

35 Michael R. Edwards Award Announcement

IFC Hal Leonard

12 Junior Achievement Chair

36 Angie Greer Music in Poetry Award

1 Clavier

12 Meet the Cover Artist

38 Martha Marcks Mack Junior Vocal Award

3 NFMC A Year in Verse

13 American Music Chair

39 State Buzz

5 NFMC Together We Sing

14 Federation Cup Winners

42 Nice to Meet You! Laurie M. Marshall

13 NFMC American Music Posters

20 Claire Ulrich Whitehurst Piano Solo Award

43 2019-20 NFMC Awards-at-a-Glance

21 Wendell Irish Viola Award

IBC Instructions for Award Applicants

24 Junior Composer Winners 29 National Music Week 29 Lana M. Bailey Award

22 Faber Piano Adventures 29 Lana M. Bailey Piano Concerto Contest Award 30 NFMC Federation Festivals Bulletin 32 NFMC Junior Composers Contest

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S TA F F D I R E C T O R Y

NFMC Junior Keynotes Directory National Federation of Music Clubs, Inc. • Chartered by the Congress of the United States (ISSN 0022-6629) HEADQUARTERS National Federation of Music Clubs 1646 W. Smith Valley Road Greenwood, IN 46142 317-882-4003 Fax 317-882-4019 email: info@nfmc-music.org www.nfmc-music.org President Frances Nelson 261 Northbay Drive Madison, MS 39110 601-856-7787 fnelson1@comcast.net Advertising Rich M. Westcott 1646 W. Smith Valley Rd. Greenwood, IN 46142 317-989-3006 richwestcott@westcottgroup.com Junior Division Michael R. Edwards 891 NW 73rd Avenue Plantation, FL 33317-1141 954-325-0064 micedwards@aol.com Federation Festivals Bulletin Lori Jessen, Editor/Chair PO Box 851 Dakota City, NE 68731 712-253-0718 LoriJessen@gmail.com Federation Festivals Lisa Smith, Chair 3774 Barbizon Circle S. Jacksonville, FL 32257 904-886-4188 nfmc.festivals.chair@hotmail.com

Festivals Management System Sandra Preysz, Chair 2174 E. Lonsdale Drive Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 801-944-1808 sandrapreysz@msn.com

Wendell Irish Viola Award Dr. George R. Keck, Chair 2112 Hinson Rd. #23 Little Rock, AR 72212 870-403-2951 keckg@att.net

NMW Essay: NE Region Mary Ellen Ulmer, Chair 168 East Branch Road Mercer, PA 16137 724-946-2877 ulmerme@hotmail.com

Junior Club Achievement Gilda Hendricks, Chair 1926 Earls Bridge Road Easley, SC 29640 864-855-3732 gaah1926@att.net

PNP Michael R. Edwards Graduating Sr. Performance Award Michael R. Edwards, Chair 891 NW 73rd Avenue Plantation, FL 33317-1141 954-325-0064 micedwards@aol.com

NMW: SE Region Debbie Barnes, Chair 3007 Tidewater Cr. Madison, MS 39110 601-856-3697 Debbie.barnes@earthlink.net

Junior Composers Pat Steege, Chair 502-1/2 N Oak St. Lake City, MN 55041 651-334-1355 psteege@mjssecurity.com NE Region: Nanette Meyette, Chair 69435 Brookhill Dr. Romeo, MI 48065 prettylady11_11@yahoo.com SE Region: Joanie Pegram, Chair 101 Thompson Rd. Taylors, SC 29687 864-770-1392 jpegram@bobjonesacademy.net NC Region: Sam Ecoff, Chair W264 N2377 Fawn Ct. Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-696-6459 sam@samecoff.com SC Region: W.T. Skye Garcia, Chair 1824 E 17th Ada, OK 74820 580-436-5329 wgarcia@ecok.edu

Angie Greer Music in Poetry Contest Jordon Young 1208 Pioneer Ave. St. Joseph MI 49085 Jordon.young@outlook.com

NMW Essay: NC/SC/W Regions Jan Hansen, Chair 101 Rio Mesa Drive Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-956-1659 jlhansen@gmail.com

Stillman Kelley/Thelma Byrum Laurie Marshall 4021 Ravinia Ter Saint Joseph MI 49085 269-277-9091 laurie@thechildrensacademy.us

Summer Music Centers Mary Ellen Nolletti, Chair 104 County Road 537 Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-5889 snupy36@msn.com

Claire Ulrich Whitehurst Piano Solo Award Suzanne Carpenter, Chair PO Box 357275 Gainesville, FL. 32635-7275 352-373-5049 treasurer@ffmc-music.org

State News Susan McDonald Chair 316 Woodedge Dr. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248-334-6524 elizamc428@comcast.net

Music for the Blind Awards Lee Ann Cummings, Chair 146 W. Pinebrook Drive Brandon, MS 39047 601-992-9330 cummings-lee28@att.net

Junior Keynotes Editor, Jeanne Hryniewicki 7084 W Greyhawk Lane Franklin, WI 53132 414-235-9680 jfkish@hotmail.com

Marilyn Caldwell Piano Solo Award Linda D. Lind, Chair 8905 Longmead Court Burke, VA 22015 703-569-0014 lindalindva@gmail.com

Music Clubs Magazine Editor, Jean Moffatt P.O. Box 791 Seminole, TX 79360 Phone: 432-758-2419 Cell: 432-209-0298 jmoffatt20@live.com

NC Region: Mary Wescott, Chair 17842 179th Trail W Lakeville, MN 55044 952-892-6750 thewescott@aol.com

W Region: Jodie Jensen, Chair 5475 Flag Way Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719-262-0394 jodiejens@yahoo.com

NE Region: Barbara Murray, Chair 12911 Rt. 87, PO Box 84 Dushore, PA 18614 570-928-8968 bemurray84@yahoo.com

Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award James Schnars, Chair 331 Cleveland Street #804 Clearwater, FL 33755 727-400-4305

Joyce Walsh Award Dr. John D. Kelly, Chair 3204 Ashwood Dr Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-932-1025 jkelly@astate.edu

SC Region: Bonita Blackburn, Chair 1927 E. 15th St. Ada, OK 74820 580-310-2327 nitamarieok@gmail.com

Mary Alice Cox Award Matt Miller, Chair 13819 W. National Avenue New Berlin, WI 53151 262-786-0487, Ext. 743 mattmillerbass@aol.com

Martha Marcks Mack Junior Vocal Award Kristin Ivers, Chair 1419 Keller Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-360-3217 Kivers210@gmail.com

Dance Mona Nicholas, Chair 1815 Bellewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 601-624-7668 mona_nicholas@hotmail.com

Lana M. Bailey Piano Concerto Award Dee Blaser, Chair 4404 Heritage Drive Lawrence, KS 66047 785-843-8776 dblaser@sunflower.com

Thelma A. Robinson Ballet Award Gay Dill, Chair 814 South Second Street Atwood, KS 67730 785-626-9434 gaydill1@att.net

National Music Week Ellen Leapaldt 10612 24th St E Edgewood, WA 98372 206-841-5430 museiff@msn.com

SE Region: Bethany Watt, Chair 768 Vermillion Peak Pass Lexington, KY 40515 859-272-8437 bethany@wattviolin.com W Region: Hallee Viniotis, Chair 2692 168th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA 98008 425.643.9674 viniotis@msn.com Federation Cups Mary Jane Timmer, Chair 3635 Leonard St. Grand Rapids, MI 49534 616-453-7026 k.timmer@sbcglobal.net

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Message from the President

by Frances Nelson It is such an honor to have been elected as President of the National Federation of Music Clubs in June! One of my favorite musical activities is meeting our talented Juniors! I am so pleased to see our hardworking teachers and youth achieve so much!

One reason that the Juniors are so special to me is that I was once a Junior myself! It was many years ago – too many to even say! I grew up in Southwest Mississippi in the small town of McComb. I was a pianist member of the Young Music Makers Club and I experienced many of the same things that today’s Juniors are experiencing.

I loved recitals and I loved to practice for them! But I really loved participating in the Junior Festivals. I went every year, beginning at the age of 8. I still have my trophies, certificates, and ratings sheets. These are some of my prized possessions. At that time, I never would have guessed that I would become the National President. I hope you are enthusiastic 8 e ag es, nc Fra

and enjoy your recitals and Festivals, and I hope you are aware of all the wonderful opportunities New NFMC pres ident Frances Ne that exist for you. lson receives her charge from past president Ca In addition to our rolyn Nelson and outgoing pr esident Michae l Edwards.

Junior Festivals, we have awards for many instruments, voice and composition. We also have study awards for various Summer Music Centers. Our Competitions and Awards Chart lists them all, so get with your teacher and see what looks interesting to you!

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JUNIOR DIVISION CHAIR

Keeping the Music Alive for the Future Through Our Juniors

by Michael R. Edwards, Junior Division Chair As we begin a new biennium, our Junior Division team would like to welcome 3 new members; Laurie M. Marshall, Jordon Young and Mona Nicholas. Our team looks forward to helping guide the Juniors through the next 2 years.

I’m very happy to be leading our Junior’s team. As a youngster I grew up participating in Federation. I have seen tremendous growth in the Federation over the years. As membership flourished, more demand for our programs also developed. For example, The Festivals Bulletin of fifty years ago pales in comparison to today’s Bulletin. We are very excited and look forward to the new events that will be offered in the upcoming Federation Festivals Bulletin.

There is a lot of information in the autumn issue of Junior Keynotes that will help you prepare for a successful year. Teachers, if you have a graduating senior who will be majoring in a performance degree at an accredited music school, you may want to check our newest scholarship award. The PNP Michael R. Edwards Graduating Senior Performance Award will be offering a $4,000 award.

Lastly, please be on the lookout for the upcoming 2020 issues of Junior Keynotes magazine. We will be running periodic features on our Junior Division team.

2019-2021 Junior Division Team Junior Club Achievement

Gilda Hendricks

Federation Festivals Bulletin

Lori Jessen

NFMC Festivals

Lisa Smith

*NE Region

Barbara Murray

*SE Region

Bethany Watt

*SC Region

Bonita Blackburn

*NC Region

Mary Wescott

*W Region

Hallee Viniotis

Festival Database

Sandra Preysz

Federation Cup

Mary Jane Timmer

Junior Composers

Pat Steege

*NE Region

Nanette Meyette

*SE Region

Joanie Pegram

*SC Region

W.T. Skye Garcia

*NC Region

Sam Ecoff

*W Region

Jodie Jensen

Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award

James Schnars

Mary Alice Cox Award

Matt Miller

Motions passed at the NFMC Biennial Convention in Jacksonville include:

TARBA (Thelma A. Robinson Ballet Award}

Gay Dill

Junior Dance

Mona Nicholas

• A new spending policy will result in the increase of awards beginning in 2020. Refer to the updated Competitions and Awards Chart.

Wendell Irish Viola Awards

Dr. George Keck

Angie Greer Jr. Music in Poetry Award

Jordon Young

Martha Marcks Mack Vocal Award

Kristin Ivers

Stillman Kelley Awards & Thelma Byrum Award

Laurie M. Marshall

• All applications are to be submitted online.

Claire Ulrich-Whitehurst Piano Award

Suzanne Carpenter

• Refer to the junior Federation Festivals Procedure Manual for all information regarding the festivals program.

Music for the Blind Compositions & Benzinger Awards

Lee Ann Cummings

Joyce Walsh Jr. Disability Awards

Dr. J.D. Kelly

Marilyn Caldwell Piano Award

Linda Lind

• States will be required to sign an affidavit stating that they are complying with the Festivals Procedure Manual and the NFMC Federation Festivals Bulletin.

PNP Lana M. Bailey Piano Concerto Award

Dee Blaser

PNP Michael R. Edwards Graduating Sr. Performance Award

Michael Edwards

• All forms are being updated and must have the date August 2019 for the upcoming year.

• The 2020-2024 NFMC Federation Festivals Bulletin will be available spring 2020.

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As we prepare for the upcoming year, let’s roll up our sleeves and do all that we can to make this a successful year for all our juniors. Our future depends on it!

F E S T I VA L S B U L L E T I N E D I TO R

Festivals Bulletin Update

by Lori Jessen, NFMC Festivals Bulletin Editor The Bulletin project is coming close to the end! While we haven’t put it to bed yet, we have started the bedtime routine. By the time you read this, most of the advisors will have completed the process of reviewing the music submitted and will have made their selections.

Some may still be in the final editing process and will finish up soon. As soon as we have the green light from the developer, the new Bulletin data will be entered into the new Festivals Online Management System. After that, it’s just a whole lot of proofreading to make sure everything is correct and then it will be in the publisher’s capable hands. Of course, there are a myriad of details involved in those few steps, but there is a plan in place to ensure that all is handled at the proper time and (hopefully) nothing is forgotten.

The Bulletin Committee met in Jacksonville and created two more new events for the 2020 Bulletin: Ukulele Solo and Harp Hymn Playing.

We also reinstated several events from previous Bulletins: Oboe Concerto, Clarinet Concerto, Trumpet Concerto, Piano/String Quartet (piano-violin-viola-cello), Piano Trio II (pianoflute-cello), and Piano Trio III (piano-clarinetviola). The Committee also voted to instate Junior and Senior classes for all concerto events in order to allow participants in any media to earn cup points in the same fashion.

One of the most exciting things was to be able to select the cover art for the new Bulletin.

There were seventeen submissions from members. Many thanks to those who submitted their beautiful creations. It is evident from the quality of the art work that artistic talent, as well as musical talent, abounds in the Federation.

The committee selected two coordinating pictures for use on the front and back cover.

Look in the next issue for an article about the artist and perhaps even a sneak peek at the cover!

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Work continues steadily forward for the new online system. (Sandra Preysz has all the details in her article). It has been very gratifying to be a part of the testing process and also to be assisting in the creation of the help videos.

The developer and project manager teams have been a delight to work with and they are truly excellent in what they do.

The advisors who have willingly given of their time and expertise to create the repertoire lists for the new Bulletin are to be commended, congratulated, and crowned with as many thanks as we can give them. The composers and publishers who have sent music for submission have been wonderful to work with as well.

Making connections with others who love music is what the Federation is all about. May we all make positive connections to fill our lives with beautiful relationships and beautiful music.

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F E S T I VA L S B U L L E T I N

Festival Bulletin Updates NOTE: The newest updates will appear in highlight at the beginning of the list.

Sometimes catalogue numbers and publishers change, especially when a piece by a self-published composer is picked up by a publishing house once the piece is selected for the Festivals Bulletin. A selected piece may be in a different collection or a single sheet. If it is EXACTLY the same music as listed in the Bulletin, the other edition is acceptable.

STRING CHAMBER MUSIC – STRING QUARTET

MUSICAL THEATER - FEMALE

Correction Medium Class II: p. 194: The Allegro Moderato by Haydn, Op. 77, No., is in G Major, not C Major as listed.

Correction: Astonishing / SINGERS MUSICAL THEATRE ANTHOLOGY-MEZZOVOL.6 composer should be Howland, Jason not Flaherty, S.

Musically Advanced Class III

VOCAL DUET – ART SONG & MUSICAL THEATER

TROMBONE/EUPHONIUM

A Primary Class is added to this event. The repertoire is listed below:

Correction/Clarification: p. 138, 140. The correct rule is “The lowest permissible class for duets is one class below the lower partner’s solo class.” This is consistent with other duet events in other media.

Buchtel, Forrest: Fandango (S637, Neil A. Kjos Music Company) Buchtel, Forrest: Pied Piper (Andante and Allegro) (S636, Neil A. Kjos Music Company) Handel, G.F./Buchtel, Forrest: Cantilena (S661, Neil A. Kjos Music Company)

Rameau, Jean-Philippe/Dishinger, Ronald C.: Rigaudon from Pieces de Clavecin, 1724 (TB06, Medici Music Press Rubenstein/Smith: Romance, Op. 44, No 1 / TROMBONE SOLOS LEVEL 2 Clarification: p. 86, Primary Class D, Favorite Hymns Bk 3, arr. By Deborah Brady, (EL03136, Alfred Publishing Co.) publisher’s name was omitted. Publisher is Kjos.

Smith, Leonard: Camping Out / TROMBONE SOLOS LEVEL 1 (EL03118, Alfred Publishing Co.)

Smith, Leonard: Downtown / TROMBONE SOLOS LEVEL 1 (EL03118, Alfred Publishing Co.) Smith, Leonard: Gold Cup Waltz / TROMBONE SOLOS LEVEL 2 (EL03136, Correction: Page 132, second paragraph, first sentence should read: “Beginning Alfred Publishing Co.) in this class, students may combine points with Art Song Solo Senior I and Tanner, Paul: Song of the Woods / TROMBONE SOLOS LEVEL 2 (EL03136, above.”

Alfred Publishing Co.) VanderCook, H.A.: Ruby /TROMBONE GEMS (04470002, Rubank Inc. Music

Pub.) Also available as single sheet music.

Williams, Vaughn: Winter’s Willow /TROMBONE METHOD (TB63, Medici Music Press) Elementary 3

PIANO HYMN PLAYING

SENIOR CLASS – MUSICAL THEATER

PIANO TRIO (6 HANDS, 1 PIANO) Delete: Karp, David: Kibbutz Capers (it is a duet) Delete: Miller, Carolyn: The Chase (it is a duet)

This was previously listed incorrectly under the corrections for Piano Trio (PianoViolin-Cello)

VOCAL DUET – MUSICAL THEATER

Rules adjustment: p. 140, #2 should read: “The lowest permissible class for duets is the lower partner’s solo class.” This makes it consistent with the rules for Vocal Duet – Art Song. See newer item above.

VIOLA DUET

Medium Class

TRUMPET SOLO

Correction: Composer for the Bouree from Sonata in F for Oboe and Basso Continue should be Handel, not Bach.

Elementary II

Clarification: Vincent, M: Polka; the correct name for the collection is SOLO SOUNDS FOR TRUMPET, VOL 1 (levels 3-5)

ADULT FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS

Clarification: The adjustment to the rules regarding adult Festival participants that was published in the last Music Clubs Magazine will not be applicable until the next Bulletin is in effect (July 1, 2020). We are sorry for any confusion.

• The correlation requirements between Piano Solo/APFS are suspended.

AMERICAN PATRIOTIC FOLK SONG

• They are guidelines, but are not required.

• The required repertoire list is specifically for piano. The class is determined by

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the level of difficulty in the specific arrangement listed. Many pieces are listed multiple times, but each is a different level of difficulty.

• For instruments other than piano, the area Festival is responsible to make sure that the required and choice piece are the correct level of difficulty.

Advanced Class Correction: Aaronson, Sharon: Battle Hymn of the Republic, Correct edition for Advanced Class is SPIRIT OF AMERICA, 20770 ALF

Delete: Aaronson, Sharon: The Star Spangled Banner. (This piece is correctly listed at Very Difficult Class)

ORGAN SECTION Clarification for Rule #1. NFMC Festivals Committee has revised as follows: Entrants may enter Organ Repertoire, Sacred Organ, and Hymn Playing Event each year. (Entrants are not limited to one organ event per year. Alternating between the three organ events for an “Organ” Cup was not approved.)

PIANO DUET

Moderately Difficult III Norwegian Dance, Op. 35 No 2 in TWICE AS NICE, VOL 2, Composer is Grieg, NOT Respighi

CELLO SOLO

All stringed instruments follow the same rules for selection of the solo choice piece. The choice piece may not be another variation or movement of the required composition.

Primary III Bach, J.S.: Menuet from Anna Magdelena’s Notebook, DUNCAN, THE STUDENT CELLIST. This Menuet is on page 5, in C Major. It is the same Bach Menuet that is in Suzuki, Book 1.

PIANO SOLO Elementary Class IV

Delete: Rejino, Mona: Shimmering Sea (also listed at Moderately Difficult 2 which is correct)

PRIMARY CLASS IV

Tan, Chee-Hwa: Land of Nod, The / A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES

Now published by Piano Safari and can be obtained through their website, pianosafari.com.

Difficult II Difficult Class I

FLUTE SOLO

Poulenc, Francis: Sonata, mvt. 3 (mvt. 1 is correctly listed in Difficult I)

Bober, Melody: The title Mississippi River Adventure has been changed to Minnesota River. MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY collection, still catalogue # 41026

ALF. The change in title was made by Alfred after the Bulletin was published so the first printing has the title Mississippi River Adventure; second printing is with the title Minnesota River. Alfred apologizes for the confusion.

Medium

FLUTE TRIO

Tchaikovsky: Danse des mirlitons from the Nutcracker. This is correct level.

Moderately Difficult Delete: Tchaikovsky: Danse des mirlitons from the Nutcracker, duplicate listing

PIANO CONCERTO Junior Class II

Corrections: Alexander, Dennis: Concertino in D Major is a 1-movement work (not 3 as listed).

The complete work including Cadenza is required.

Mozart, Wolfgang: Concerto No. 6 in Bb, K 238, Correction: ASE or HL50262130 Mozart, Wolfgang: Concert Rondo in D Major, K 382, Correction: ASE or Rules Clarification page 27 #2: “Choice compositions for Pre-Primary and HL49010233 Primary Classes may be by any American composer (including Olson).

Choice compositions for Elementary I Class and above may be by any Junior Class III composer (including Olson) and may be from any historical period.”

LYNN FREEMAN OLSON PIANO SOLO

In the first sentence, the word “may” means to select from any American composer. In the LFO Event, the Primary Classes choice piece must be by an American composer, Elementary I and above, by any composer.

Correction: Shostakovich, Dmitri: Concerto No 2 is Op. 102 (not Op. 103 as listed for mvt. 2 and 3)

Pre-Primary Level B

PIANO DUO

Boating is actually titled Boating Song in FIRST FAVORITE MELODIES

Primary I

Delete: Gaynor, Jess: March of the Wee Folk (Out of print)

Moderately Difficult Class I

MUSICAL THEATER - FEMALE Musically Advanced III

Vilia / SINGERS MUSICAL THEATRE ANTHOLOGY - MEZZO -VOL. 3 Composer is NOT Herbert, Victor. It should be listed as Lehar, Franz.

Bizet, Georges/Simm: Carmen, Selection #3, or 5, or 7

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PIANO HYMN

Clarification Regarding Piano Hymn Playing Event

Piano Hymn Title/Tune List Class Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I Class I

Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II Class II

Class III Class III Class III Class III Class III Class III Class III Class III

Class IV Class IV Class IV Class IV Class IV Class IV Class IV Class IV

Class V Class V Class V Class V Class V Class V Class V Class V

Title I Have Decided to Follow Jesus My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Just As I Am What a Friend Away in a Manger Brethren We Have Met to Worship The Hills Are Bare at Bethlehem Alas and Did My Savior Bleed?

Amazing Grace Joy to the World I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve Follow On All the Way My Saviour Leads Me When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Children of the Heavenly Father Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

When Morning Gilds the Skies Rejoice the Lord is King Higher Ground Dear Lord & Father of Mankind In the Garden The First Nowell Go Tell It on the Mountain What Wondrous Love is This

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Lead Me to Calvary Beneath the Cross of Jesus All Glory Laud & Honor Good Christian Men, Rejoice O Sing a Song of Bethlehem For All the Saints It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light When the Roll is Called Up Yonder Be Thou My Vision Faith is the Victory Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers The God of Abraham Praise The Church’s One Foundation All Creatures of Our God and King

Tune Assam Solid Rock Woodworth Converse Mueller Holy Manna Prospect Martyrdom

New Britain Antioch Jeg Er Saa Glad Down in the Valley Lowry Hamburg Tryggare kan ingen vara Restoration

Laudes Domine Darwall Higher Ground Rest Garden The First Nowell Go Tell It Wondrous Love

Lobe Den Herren Duncannon St. Christopher St. Theodulph In Dulci Jubilo Kingsfold Sine Nomine Carol

Ermuntre Dich Mein Schwacher Roll Call Slane Sankey Haf Trones Lampa Fardig Yigdal Aurelia Lasst Uns Erfreuen

Key C F D F F G F G

F or G D G

G F D G minor

C C G D Ab D G D minor

F or G Eb Db Bb F E minor G Bb

Eb Ab Eb Eb Ab Ab Eb Eb

• The correlation requirements between Piano Solo/Hymn are suspended.

• They are guidelines, but are not required.

Class II The tune Lowry should be listed as All the Way (G) (Lowry)

Hymns are often published in different keys among the various hymnals on the market. The key of the hymn is a factor in the level of difficulty. In order to prevent the simplification of more difficult hymns to an easier key, specific keys were designated on the required list.

Some websites have the capability to transpose the hymns on their site into any desired key. These sites can be utilized to obtain printings of the hymn in the requisite keys. These documents are not photocopies, but legally obtained printings. The hymns are in the public domain and can therefore be modified as desired.

Listed below are three sites that transpose hymns. This list is by no means exhaustive. Some of the major digital sheet music distributors also have hymns among their listings. The sites listed below are specific to hymns. You may need to download the Sibelius Scorch plugin for your browser in order to be able to view and transpose hymns. (Your computer should prompt you if this is necessary.)

• Hymnary.org Use the search box to search by title or hymn tune. Some hymns are free to transpose and print. Other hymns require the purchase of a FlexScore (choose the Accompaniment version) for $1.99 (two copies necessary).

• LDS.org/music Click on “Books & Collections” then “Hymnal”. Select “Tune Name” from the right-side navigation bar. Free.

• TimelessTruths.org Click on the “Music” tab on the left side. Use the search box or click “All” to see a complete listing of titles. Free.

PIANO TRIO (PIANO-VIOLIN-CELLO) Difficult Class II Delete: Mozart: Allegro (mv’t III) Trio in G should read:

Should read: Mozart: Allegro (mv’t III) Trio in E, K. 542, 379 Henle

STRING INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLE EVENTS Violin Duet, Three Violins, Four Violins Two Violas, Three Violas, Four Violas Two Celli

STRING CHAMBER EVENTS Violin – Viola Duet Violin – Cello Duet Viola – Cello Duet String Trio (Violin-Viola-Cello) String Quartet (2 Violins-Viola-Cello)

• Progression for all string instrument ensemble and chamber events listed above • Regardless of the rating received, entrants may play in each class for two years provided different selections are played each year.

Class V

STRING ORCHESTRA EVENT

Delete the tune Resurrection (Gaither) Add Slane (Eb) Anonymous

Junior High Medium Class – duplicate listing.

Delete—Bach/Isaac Brandenburg No. 2 (correctly listed in Junior High Easy Class)

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Festivals Online System Update

VIOLIN SOLO Primary III Delete: Bach, J.S.: Marche/BARBER SOLOS FOR YOUNG VIOLINISTS, VOL. 1 (also listed at Primary IV which is correct) Correction: Bach, J.S.: Musette/ SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL, VOL. 2 (NOT Vol. 1 as listed) Primary IV Bártók, Bélà: Hungarian Suite #1, 2, and 4 (choose any two) Medium Delete: Marki, K.: Waves/STRINGSONG FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO Out of print

VIOLIN DUET Advanced Class

Add the following: Cohen, Jeremy: Stylistic Duets for Two Violins, any one, Violinjazz Publishing De Beriot, Charles: 3 Duos Concertante Op. 57 for 2 violins, any one mvt., G Schirmer Mozart, Wolfgang: 12 Duos, Op. 70, any one mvt., (Litoff Collection), Litoff Verlag PE L02111a (Nos. 1-4) PE L02111b (Nos. 5-8) PE L02111c (Nos. 9-12) Wienizwski, Henryk: Etudes Caprices, Op. 18 (any one etude), IM2722, International Music Co

VIOLIN CONCERTO

Correction: Page 151, First sentence: “Solo Class must be Difficult I (not II) through Advanced II.” Clarifications: Junior Class I B Rieding, Oskar: Concertino in a minor, Op. 2, is a single movement concerto. The complete work should be performed.

Junior II Benda, Jifi Anton (not Benda, Frantisek): Concerto in F Major

VOCAL SOLO ART SONG Musically Advanced Class III

Clarification: Bernstein, Leonard: the song titled I Hate Music from the collection I HATE MUSIC

by Sandra Preysz, Festivals Online System Chair Overview Hopefully, many of you were able to see the new Online Festival Management System preview that was shared at the June 2019 meeting in Jacksonville. If you were not, you can find it on the NFMC YouTube channel (youtube.com) and search for “2019 NFMC New Festival Management Online System Preview”.

We recorded the presentation by Robert Kanter, who is the primary creator of the new system. You will be able to see screen shots, frequently asked questions and answers, etc. Please note that as of the end of July 2019, the team is still actively working to finish this brand-new system. Some of the decisions from the June 2019 Convention needed to be added into the registration rules before we could roll it out to Festival Areas and states for actual Festival management. We are also putting together help videos so that new users can get assistance on demand. We want to make sure things are vetted out and ready for everyone. This brand-new system has been designed and built from the ground up with input from experts from multiple states and disciplines. Their contributions have helped us create a more robust system and put it through its paces before we ask areas to actually start using it for their Festivals.

Here is our current status compared to the plan as of the end of July 2019: • Preparation (complete) • Project Design, Development, and Testing by module (all original modules complete) • Full System Demo/Review with the core team (all original modules complete) • Establish the settings for the Bulletin Rules in the new system (80% or more complete) • Create updated rules handling per changes from the June 2019 convention (in process) • Final re-test with all updates and rules in place (planned late August 2019) • New System opportunities at 2019 National Meeting in Jacksonville (complete – see above) • Recorded web training sessions (planned) • How-to videos linked on the festival management pages and posted to NFMC YouTube channel (in process) • Plan nationwide launch (in process) • Create project guides to help Festival Areas and States to migrate to the new system (in process)

More about the System Testing The Practical Committee has tested the end-to-end processes in the new system, and they are planning to re-test once the last two components are completed. By the

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time this article is published, we should be done with all the testing and ready for the next steps. Because this process is almost complete, no new testers will be added to the Practical Committee.

What is next for active users of the current NFMC Online Festival Management System (Legacy)?

Since our last Junior Keynotes article, we have adapted the rollout plan. NFMC is aiming to migrate all the Festivals that use the current Online Festival Management System onto the new system FIRST. The goal is to move everyone at one time so that NFMC can de-commission the current system and focus all their investments and efforts on the new system. We are currently planning the details of the migration and the timing. Continue to use the current system for all your Festivals until we are ready to move everyone. Any “in-process” Festivals information from Legacy will come across to the new system. We are currently gathering more detailed information from users of both the Legacy system and any area or state-specific systems to help with the migration planning. We want to know whom to work with and what deadline challenges we face. Your state must complete an application for all users of the current system so that we have all of the necessary information for

Guidelines for Publication This year, we are implementing a few new guidelines for our magazine, Junior Keynotes. Our purpose is to maximize the space we have and to be impartial and all-inclusive in coverage.

Please know that we appreciate your contributions of news and advertising. We want to tell the NFMC story in the best way possible.

Help us do that!

✔ We will try not to duplicate news in both Music Clubs Magazine and Junior Keynotes. News which applies to Juniors will go in Keynotes, all else will go in MCM.

✔ See your Junior Counselor or teacher if you’d like to read or subscribe to Music Clubs Magazine (MCM) and find out about what’s happening in our Senior and our Student/Collegiate worlds.

✔ We welcome submissions. Please provide your submissions

a smooth transition. Enter your request for the application by emailing festivals@nfmc-music.org and the team will send one.

What you can do now to get ready?

1. Send any missing composer information to me via email so that these composers can continue to be added to the database. They will be copied from the current system to the new system prior to the Legacy sites rolling out the new system.

2. Request a project application by emailing festivals@nfmc-music. org.

3. Continue to gather the information that will be needed in the new system if you are not a current user. a. Teacher information: full name (first, middle, last) preferred name and birthdate. b. Student information: full name (first, middle, last), preferred name and birthdate c. Point history data to include the year, festival, event, class, and rating. It is not necessary to enter the required and choice piece repertoire information for past events.

Since we have a variety of “starting points” for various Festival Areas, we will be creating project guides for use in migrating from the legacy system, a manual system or an area or state-specific system. For areas not using the current system, basically there will be two options: 1. Manual Entry: This will take lots of volunteer hours but will involve very little cost.

2. One Time Import: This will also take time to prepare and will involve some cost to the local area as the data is reviewed and approved by the developer.

Either way, during your project, expect to do a significant amount of work to get your data ready for the new system and to review it once it is migrated. We will have tools and documentation available to help you during the migration and after launch. We will also be scheduling some live web meetings/conference calls so that state and Festival area leads can get help from the testers who have been helping validate the new system.

Last but not least – we want to host a friendly competition to give the “new NFMC Online Festival Management System” a name. We would love your system name suggestions, and the winner will get the reward of seeing their creativity reflected every time they log in. Here is the link to the naming competition. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ ddbde63c347c4d9d86a40c03b95b5573

as Word documents of 300 words or less, as they may have to be edited for space. We may have to limit photos unless there are several different topics with pictures. Coverage will be dictated by space available. We will always try to be fair.

✔ Submit only the highest quality pictures. Please provide original high resolution JPG images 1MB or greater. When sending images via a mobile device please choose “original” or “large,” as images with reduced pixel counts are too low of a resolution for offset print production.

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NFMC Federation Festivals: Convention Updates

by Lisa C. Smith, NFMC Festivals Chair The National Federation of Music Clubs Biennial Convention in Jacksonville, Florida this past June provided opportunities for members hailing from all parts of the nation to commune with one another in order to facilitate the exchanging of ideas and to achieve successful policy-making.

The following are highlights of the Festivals Committee meeting and resulting Festivals updates: • All State Festivals Chairs will sign an affidavit that confirms he/she has read the Festivals Bulletin and NFMC Junior Division Federation Festivals Procedures Manual (JR 3-18) and his/her state is in compliance with the rules contained in both documents. The National Festivals Chair will send the affidavit via email.

• Addition to JR 3-18: The Festivals Program is a copyrighted project of the National Federation of Music Clubs. No part of the Festivals Program may be duplicated, misrepresented, or substituted with State, Area, or teacher created material.

• Addition to JR 3-18: No state, festival area, or teacher may copy, digitally reproduce, misrepresent, or create non - NFMC Festival certificates or Federation cups for distribution to Festival entrants.

• Addition to JR 3-18: No state, festival area, or teacher may create and use non-NFMC theory tests. NFMC Festival entrants must be given the annually distributed official NFMC theory tests.

• Change in procedure: The National Festivals Chair must approve all Specially Capable Musician applications. State Festivals Chairs will forward all Specially Capable Musician applications to the National Festivals Chair for final approval.

• Clarification of procedure: Students who do not participate in solo event must declare a solo class for each academic year in order to participate in ensemble or concertos. Normal progression rules must be followed.

• A new, professional, and custom-designed theory program for NFMC will be completed by July 1, 2020. The program will include an extensive revision to the current curriculum, the option of buying practice workbooks online, and practice tests from the NFMC website.

• A piano sightplaying criteria was approved and will be instated with the next Bulletin.

The criteria will be 12 levels. Students will be allowed to stay in each level for two years depending on their solo level and start at Primary 2.

I would like to thank all Area, State, and Regional Festivals Chairs for their commitment and service to the NFMC Festivals program. Because of your hard work, musicians of all ages and abilities throughout the nation are able to pursue and achieve their aspirations in music.

In 2018 -2019

91,118 Jun iors

particip ate NFMC d in the Festiva ls Progra m.

2018-2019 FESTIVALS REPORT Congratulations to all Festival Chairs, Teachers, Junior Counselors, and Junior and Adult participants for all that you achieved this past year! In 2018-2019 we had 91,118 Junior and 322 Adult entrants participate in the NFMC Festivals program. Additionally, NFMC issued 42 Twelve Year Consecutive Superior Certificates, 16 Thirteen Year Consecutive Superior Certificates, and 3 Fourteen Year Consecutive Superior Certificates to talented and deserving musicians throughout the nation. These figures confirm the motivation and hard work of our students and volunteers and the continued achievements of the NFMC Festivals program. Many thanks go to all members for keeping music alive for the future through our Juniors and Adults!

2018-2019 JUNIOR FESTIVAL SUMMARY ENTRANTS BY REGION NORTH CENTRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,358 NORTHEASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,221 SOUTH CENTRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,437 SOUTHEASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,794 WESTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,300 TOP STATES BY ENTRANTS FLORIDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UTAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GEORGIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VIRGINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OHIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MINNESOTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MICHIGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NORTH CAROLINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8,875 7,720 5,894 5,229 5,168 4,877 4,031 3,892 3,731 3,438

TOP EVENT CATEGORIES PIANO SOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,699 THEORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,298 VIOLIN SOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,671 PIANO DUET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,583 PIANO HYMN PLAYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,384 PIANO CONCERTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,299 VOCAL SOLO MUSICAL THEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,933 APFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,541

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CHAIR

2019 Junior Music Clubs Report Summary

by Gilda Hendricks, Junior Achievement Chair

MEET THE COVER ARTIST My name is Fiona Wang and I am 13 years old from Portland Oregon. I started to learn both art and piano when I was five years old and continue to do so to this day. Personally, I love to incorporate both art and music together to create something utilizing the best of both worlds.

Congratulations to the State of Ohio – they had the greatest increase in the number of Junior Music Clubs reporting in 2019! More States had Junior Clubs reporting this year than last year. Let’s keep increasing until all 50 States are reporting.

IS YOUR STATE LISTED? If so, many thanks for taking the time to fill out and send your JR 1-1 (Junior Achievement Summary Report). If your State is not listed, be sure to send in your JR 1-1 by June 1st next year. The form is on the NFMC website under Publications / Junior Division.

There were clubs reporting with 2 members all the way to over 100 members. We are interested in what you are doing to promote music in young people regardless of the size of your Junior club. Your participation and work can only be noted by submitting the JR 1-1 form. There were over 1,200 Junior Club members represented in the reporting!

The JR 1-1 reporting is as follows: Alabama: Magic Fingers JMC, Riverwood JMC, Betty’s Young Musicians Arkansas: Bravo Piano JMC, Ivory JMC Florida: Lily Music JMC Studio, Academic Piano JMC, Academy of Musical Arts JMC Idaho: Handmade Music JMC Indiana: Hassfurder Piano Studio JMC Kentucky: Bardstown Music Tones JMC, Harold Baver JMC, Maria’s JMC Studio, Wyatt Violin Studio JMC Minnesota: Successful Music Making JMC, Double Sharp JMC Mississippi: Metronome Junior Music Club Missouri: St. Louis Music & Performing Arts JMC

Download the JR 1-1 form on our website at nfmc-music.org

North Carolina: Music Studio of Teresia Queen, Horton JMC, Federle JMC, Lynne Spach JMC Studio Ohio: Jenny’s Piano JMC, Jo Jo’s Jammers JMC, Atkins Piano Studio JMC, Johnston JMC Studio, Musical Notes JMC, Bella Musica JMC, GIFT JMC, Klavier Musik JMC, Merwin Piano Studio JMC Pennsylvania: All Out Allegros JMC, Junior Schubert JMC, Workshop for Young Performing Artists JMC, Pocono Cello Studio JMC South Carolina: Crescent Melody JMC, Hampton Park Crescent JMC, Greenville Tempo JMC, Greenville Harmony JMC, Greenville Melody JMC, Easley Melody JMC, Easley JMC, Woodlake JMC, Crescent Heritage JMC Tennessee: Sparkling Keys and Strings JMC Texas: Pro Musica JMC, Dr. NAN’s Piano Studio JMC Virginia: Piano Lessons with TLC JMC, Marsh Junior Federated MC Washington: Sally L. Palmer JMC Studio Each of these Junior Clubs received a certificate presented at the NFMC Convention in Jacksonville. If you have not received your certificate, contact your State President (or Convention representative) to receive your certificate. And remember, by submitting the JR 1-1, you already have something to check off as an accomplishment for next year by having your Junior Club’s name listed in the Junior Keynotes magazine.

I would love to see this article take three or four pages next year to be able to list all the Junior Clubs reporting!

Over 1,200 Junior Club members represented in the reporting!

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AMERICAN MUSIC

American Music: Folk and Patriotic Songs

by Karen Bourne, American Music Division Chair Hello and Happy Summer! This is the season when we can relax, rejuvenate and reflect on our many blessings. My days are filled with granddaughters’ softball games and MLB baseball. I love to hear “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!” I am of the era familiar with the lyrics, “Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer.” How about you?

Having taught public school music for 40 years, I loved to introduce children to our patriotic and folk songs. I am sad to say that introduce is what I had to do! I grew up singing in the car and at camp all of the familiar ditties. I continued that with my own children, but the students I work with today in my studio look at me blankly when I suggest, “Oh Susanna” or “She’ll be Coming ‘Round the Mountain.” Even “John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt” is unfamiliar to them.

I would encourage you all to learn at least two American Folk Songs or Patriotic songs this year. Although these are not permitted as solo entries, they are allowed in the duet category. My students love playing these types of songs together and they soon become favorites. Perhaps your teacher could have an American Recital featuring these gems. One benefit is that you can earn cup points toward your Patriotic and Folk Song Cup. Another would be for your Junior or Senior Club to win $$$$ by entering the Parade of American Music Competition or the Folk Music Competition. We would love to see more entries next year!

If your clubs would like to expand a bit more, consider creating programs featuring Jazz or American Women Composers. There is more $$$$ to be had in these areas.

Hopefully I have piqued your interest in American Music. Please visit the NFMC website to peruse the many opportunities. Click on Publications and then American Music. You will be amazed at all of the opportunities.

Be creative and I hope to see many entries this year!

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Federation Cup News; President’s & Grand Cup Winners

by Mary Jane Timmer, Federation Cup Chair What a successful year the NFMC Festivals have experienced.

Awarded were 101 Grand Cups. Receiving these cups were one 10th grader, 41 11th graders, 29 12th graders and one beyond 12th grade.

Forty-one students were awarded the President’s Cup, one 11th grader, 38 12th graders, 2 beyond 12th grade and one adult.

Congratulations to these students and their teachers for exemplifying what hard work enables any of us to achieve!

Nationwide, with 23 states reporting and including all size cups, a total of over 10,800 cups were awarded.

PRESIDENT’S CUP WINNERS Michigan Andrew Shen will be an incoming freshman at The University of Michigan Ann Arbor in the fall of 2019. He has been taking piano lessons since he was 5 years old with Sarah Andrew Shen Depalma. Since then, he has participated in the Federation events every year.

Other than playing piano for Federation and earning the President’s Cup, Andrew has participated in numerous other events such as MSBOA solo and ensemble festival and the American Guild of Music. And during these events, Andrew has won numerous awards throughout his music career.

Apart from playing the piano, he enjoys playing the violin, swimming, and is immersed in many clubs such as Chemistry and Chess Club in his school, and is interested and hoping to be studying business and computer science when he goes to college.

North Carolina

Abbie Wilemon

Abbie Wilemon is a senior at Davidson Day School in Davidson, North Carolina and has been playing piano for 13 years under the instruction of her mother, Lynn Wilemon.

She has participated

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in the NCFMC Festival for 13 years, since the age of five and plans to continue her musical career as a Piano Performance Major at Furman University.

North Dakota Ella Zhang, a 2019 graduate of Red River High School in Grand Forks, North Dakota, started piano lessons at age 4. Her primary teachers have been Ashley Riveland, Hyley Ella Zhang Lee, Gloria Bethke, and Dr. Nariaki Sugiura. She has received Superiors and gold cups in the Music Festival for solos, concertos, theory, and composition. She was awarded the President’s cup at her Senior Recital, where she performed an impressive program of Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Debussy, Brahms, Glinka-Balakirev, and Joplin on piano and violin.

Ella has won multiple state piano competitions, such as the state NODAK, Popplers, and Scott’s Competition. Ella was the winner of the 2016 UND Concerto Competition, performing a Mozart concerto with the orchestra, and of the 2019 Grand Forks Symphony Concerto competition. She will perform Beethoven’s Concerto No. 3 with the Symphony in December 2019.

She is concertmaster of her school and community youth orchestras, and has been a member of ND All-State Orchestra all four years of high school. She is also president of her school’s National Honor Society and orchestra, vice president of Key Club, and is involved in

many other extracurriculars such as Student Council, mentoring, and Math Track. She also figure skates, and enjoys running and watching movies in her free time.

Ella will attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore this fall where she will be pursuing a major in neuroscience, while continuing to involve music in her life.

Ohio Rithika Vangal is a senior at Boardman High School and is the daughter of Pandu and Archana Vangal. She began playing piano at the age of four under Mrs. Fanny DiDomenico, and has now been a student of Mrs. Diane Debiec for the past 9 years. She has received Superior ratings in the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Competition for the past 12 years and received the President’s Cup this year. She has also been a winning participant in the Youngstown Musical Arts Festival and the Youngstown Philharmonic Competitions as well as performs in the National Guild Auditions every year. Aside from piano, Rithika is also an accomplished violinist. She studied violin with Mrs. Jennifer Doyle for 4 years and has

Rithika Vangal (left) and Jessia Lee (right)

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been a student of Mrs. Sara Schaft for the past 4 years. Rithika has received Superior ratings for Piano and Violin solos, a Violin duet and quartet, and String Quartets at the Ohio Music Education Association Competition. Outside of school and piano competitions, she is part of a string quartet and quintet and performs for meetings, parties, and weddings. Not only is Rithika a successful musician, but she is also very involved in her school and community.

Rithika is a letter winner in tennis and was one of the senior captains of her tennis team this past season. She is a High Honors Student and is a member of the National Honors Society of 2018-2019, Science Club, Key Club, Emerging Leaders Club, Spanish Club, Global Cultures Club, Medical Careers Club, Spartan Armory, Becca’s Closet, Project Mayhem (Boardman High School’s Rock Orchestra), and HPAC (Health Professions Affinity Community).

Rithika will be going to the Ohio State University with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish.

Jessica Lee is a senior at Canfield High School and currently holds a 4.3 GPA. She is a Senior Class President, a member of National Honor Society, and an executive board member on the Canfield Speech and Debate Team. She has competed in Lincoln-Douglas Debate for 4 years: and qualified to the state tournament, NCFL National Tournament, and NSDA National Tournament. A member of the Chambers Ensemble Choir, where she serves as the head accompanist, as well as member of the varsity tennis team for 4 years. She has been studying piano under Mrs. Fanny Didomenico for 12 years.

She placed third at the Marilyn Walter state piano competition in 2015 and was a National Guild Audition winner for the past 12 years. She is also a winner of many Musical Arts Festivals in Youngstown area.

Ohio Morgan Smith accomplished her goal of earning the 90-point cup March 23rd at Kent State after twelve consecutive years of Superior ratings in the piano solo category Morgan Smith and 4 years of Senior Concerto entries. Morgan has tried to balance her love of basketball with her passion for the

piano. Morgan overcame ACL surgery on her right knee in January 2017 along with strep throat and mononucleosis making this goal very difficult and injured the left knee this year.

She is just now recovering from surgery on that knee and practicing for her senior recital in early June. She will be a 13-year participant in the National Piano Guild Auditions and will have played 10 years of ten-piece programs at the Bluffton, OH center, earning the Paderewski Gold Medal. She has played in the OFMC State competition for 7 years. Morgan is homeschooled and plays basketball for Arlington High School. Her hobbies include coaching basketball, writing poetry, riding horses, and youth group at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Findlay. Morgan’s favorite pieces include the Grieg Piano Concerto Op. 16 in a minor, Un sospiro by Liszt, and Clair de Lune by Debussy. Morgan is planning on attending Bluffton University in the fall majoring in physical therapy and hopes to continue playing basketball and being involved in music.

Ohio Andrea Szep is a senior at Bellbrook High School and has participated in the OFMC Junior Music Festival for 12 years in the piano solo event and 4 years in the piano Andrea Szep concerto event, where she has consistently received superior ratings.

Her teachers have included the late Grace Kwak and Judy Bede. She also competed in the National Guild Auditions for 8 years, and has won numerous scholarships from the Dayton Music Club. In the fall Andrea will attend the University of Cincinnati and major in Medical Sciences.

Pennsylvania Alex Kline, son of Dr. Jerry and Cathy Kline, of Mountaintop, Pa. received the President’s Cup. He is a student of Andrea Bogusko.

He is a 2018 graduate Alex Kline now attending college.

He continues to pursue his piano performance.

Alex participated in both the piano solo and concerto at the Northeast Festivals.

Utah Jade Linnea Hansen played at her first NFMC Riverton Area Piano Solo Festival in April, 2008. Since then she has earned a total of 18 superior ratings in Piano Solo, Concerto, Jade Hansen & Duet with the help of her mom, Jaynan Hansen and Shari Aston, her teacher. The time spent preparing for NFMC festivals has taught her dedication and hard work.

This past fall she took her musical skills to the competition stage, where she won the title of Miss Herriman, local representative of the Miss America Organization, using a Clementi Sonatina to wow the judges and audience with her talents & showmanship.

She graduates high school this year with a great number of honors & titles, including Utah Scholar, 4 Varsity Soccer Letters (Goalkeeper), 4 Band Letters (Alto Saxophone), HOSA President, Seminary Council President, and State Math Competitor. She plans to study nursing and go on to become a nurse practitioner after serving an 18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Utah Brennan Purcell is a Senior at Maple Mountain High School in Mapleton, UT. He is a 4.0 student and is very active in various activities including cross country track and Brennan Purcell theater productions. He is also a pianist for his local church.

When Brennan was finishing the eighth grade, he asked his teacher, who also happens to be his Grandma, what he would have to do to get the President’s Cup. The answer was, “Four Senior Concertos combined with four Solo Performances”. His response was, “I want to go for it!” And he did! Since he made that decision, he has worked hard every year to attain his goal.

As with all who reach for the stars, Brennan has a very strong sense of commitment, and knows how to manage his priorities.

Brennan is a young man with a curious mind. He loves to find out how things work, how the world is the way it is. To this end, he

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has done many scientific experiments, much to the enjoyment of younger cousins who got to watch and participate in some of these - like making bottle rockets and rocket engines. Rolls of Duct Tape would disappear at Grandma’s house, while Brennan showed his young cousins how to make wallets and FBI cards and I.D., paper rifles and pistols, all with tape and paper.

No boring times with Brennan around!

Origami is another great talent that Brennan has developed. He has shown much patience in doing large and beautiful pieces of Origami art. He is able to keep his end goal in mind, knowing it may take a while to achieve it.

He has studied piano since the age of five, and this has helped him to see that working hard over time has great rewards. He loves to study and analyze his music, and has grown to love Mozart through learning his Concertos for Piano Festival.

Brennan has been accepted and has received a scholarship to the University of Utah, where he will study Mechanical Engineering.

GRAND CUP WINNERS Florida Carol Jiang is a 16-year-old high school student at American Heritage School. She started to play piano with Mrs. Stevenson in 2008 and begin to participate in the FFMC Carol Jiang Junior Convention the next year. Since then, she has won numerous awards from different piano competition events, such as Children in the Arts at Pompano Beach, Chopin For All Regional, Florida Music Teacher Association District Concerto Competition, and FFMC Junior Convention.

Besides piano, she also plays violin with the Florida Youth Orchestra and has been chosen to play at All County and All State. She plays music not only for the competitions but also for the community. Carol plays piano and violin at hospitals, senor homes and other public places.

At school, she is one of the top students, and a very active math club member. She also won a lot of awards from different math competitions.

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Idaho Anna Evans, age 18 years, of Boise, Idaho, earned her 5th Piano Solo Cup in NFMC Festivals. She is a junior member of Treasure Valley Federated Music Club in Boise. Anna is Anna Evans a student of Cynthia Waldon and has participated in NFMC festivals for the past ten years. Over this last decade, Anna has earned a total of 11 festival gold cups: 5 in Piano Solo, 3 in American/Patriotic & Folk, 2 in Music Theory, and 1 in Concerto.

She also participated in orchestra where she played viola and in choir, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, and gymnastics. Anna is a recent 2019 graduate of Boise High School. In the Fall she is heading off to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she plans to major in Psychology.

competition hosted gifted students that were either homeschooled or from Christian schools.

Her senior year, this spring, she achieved first place in piano, first place in flute, and first place in voice in the MAACS competition.

This fall, Heather will be attending Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina working on a double major: music and history.

The university has already chosen her for a piano accompanying job.

As you can see, Heather Spencer is a very gifted musician. But her ultimate goal in life with all of her musical gifts is to bring glory to God, because all of the talents ultimately come from Him.

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Missouri Heather Spencer, 18 years old, was awarded the NFMC Federation Grand Gold Cup for Piano Solo and Concerto in the spring of 2019. She has received 12 consecutive Heather Spencer Superiors for piano solo and 4 consecutive Superiors for piano concertos. Heather started piano lessons at age seven and continued through age 18 with her teacher, Mrs. Caryl Reddick. She was chosen from over 60 solo entries to represent the V-A District Jr Festival piano solo competition at the State Convention her junior year of high school.

Heather is a very gifted musician.

Throughout her life, she has been blessed to sing and play piano and flute for many weddings, funerals, special events, and churches in the area. She has sung the National Anthem for Music on the Square, Quilts of Valor, and sung for the Christmas Tree lighting at the Courthouse square. She has also had the pleasure of performing musicals in the area for the past nine years. Some of her favorite roles include Belle in The Beauty and the Beast, Jr., Wendy in Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins Jr. During Heather’s last two years of high school, she was also involved in the MAACS competition, where she competed in piano, flute, and voice. The MAACS

From left top: Bobby Smallwood; Gianna Ellis; Kate Li; Ellie Blasko. Front left: Emily Vo; Cecilia Schuler. Not pictured: Joanna Klika

Bobby Smallwood is the son of Bob and Jennifer Smallwood and is a 17-year-old junior at Canfield High School. He has been playing piano since the age of 6 and has been studying with Diane Debiec for the past 9 years. This year, he received his Federation 75-point Grand Cup and has been participating in the Federation competition since the first grade. He has received a superior rating every year he has participated. Bobby is an honors student at Canfield High School where he recently received the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for those with a 4.01 GPA or higher. He was recently inducted as a member of The National Honors Society. He is also a member of HPAC (Health Professions Affinity Community). In addition to his academic success, Bobby has received a varsity letter all three years he has been on his school’s golf and cross-country teams.

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the piano at the age of five. Receiving many Superior Ratings at the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs, she hopes to earn her 75-point cup in her final year. Not only has she been participating in Federation for many years, she also competes in the Youngstown Musical Arts Festival as well as National Guild of Piano Teachers. Upon graduating this upcoming May, Gianna plans to continue her academics at college and major in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry.

Kate Li is a sophomore at Howland High School and has studied piano under Mrs. Fanny DiDomenico for 11 years. She has earned superior ratings from the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs for 11 years. Kate has also been a winner of the Musical Arts Festival and Youngstown Philharmonic competition multiple times. She has been a winner of the National Guild Audition for 10 consecutive years. She currently maintains a 4.34 GPA and is a class representative. She plays tennis as first seed for her high school team and runs varsity track. Kate also serves as secretary of her school’s speech and debate team. Through this activity, she was a state quarter-finalist in public forum debate and a two-time national qualifier.

Ellie Blasko is a senior at Poland Seminary High School. This is her 10th time competing in the National Federation of Music competition at YSU. She has been involved in many school organizations such as, The National Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, the PSHS jazz band, and the Poland Wind Ensemble as a percussionist. Ellie plans to attend Denison University next fall on a music scholarship to study environmental sciences and piano performance. She would like to thank Mrs. Debiec and her parents for being her toughest critics yet best supporters throughout the years.

Emily Vo has been studying piano for the past ten years under Diane Debiec. Piano has been by far the most memorable and challenging extra-curricular she has partaken in. Emily has competed annually in National Federation of Music Clubs, Musical Arts, and Guild since the first grade. For the majority of the time she has been playing, Emily received numerous superior ratings in piano solo, concerto, and theory. With the guidance of her piano teacher, not only is she excelling in piano but academically as well. Emily is currently top of her junior class at Struthers High School. She

is the Junior Class President, Medical-Careers Club President, as well as an ambassador for iBelieve Leadership Workshop in her school.

Emily is also involved in Spanish Club, Interact Club, National Honor Society, and is a Link Crew Leader for Freshman. She has been playing varsity tennis for the past two years and plans on playing her senior year. Outside of school, Emily is in a variety of groups that corresponds with health in hopes of a career in medicine. These groups include: Health Professions Affinity Community (HPAC), HealthSuccess (where she is an intern), and Teen Outreach where she donates her time to Akron Children’s Hospital.

Cecilia Schuler is a junior at Boardman High School who has studied piano under the instruction of Diane Debiec for eleven years.

She has performed in numerous competitions and recitals over the course of her training as a pianist, receiving awards from the National Guild of Piano Teachers, Musical Arts Festival, and National Federation of Music Clubs. A multi-instrumentalist, Cecilia has also played the violin in the Boardman Symphony, Project Mayhem, and Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestras throughout her high school career.

She is involved in her school’s French, Global Cultures, History, and Arts clubs, and she is currently serving as the Vice President of the French Club. Additionally, Cecilia has participated in three of the school’s art shows, in which she has won several awards for her artwork in a variety of media, including paintings, drawings, and graphic arts.

Joanna Klika is a junior at Canfield High School. Her piano teacher is Diane Debiec with whom she has been taking lessons for 11 years.

She is an honor student and varsity cheerleader.

She is a member of National Honor Society, student council, Key club, Art club, Leo’s club, drama club, and Academic Challenge. She also volunteers in assisting with a special needs cheerleading team and has a job teaching tumbling classes at a local community center.

Ohio Carolyn Yuan, daughter of Erhwei and Piwen Yuan of Broadview Heights, earned the prestigious Grand Gold Cup at the Ohio Federation of Music Club’s Festival Competition on March 9th at Baldwin Wallace University.

She is a junior at Brecksville Broadview Heights High School.

Carolyn achieved this honor after accumulating more than 75 points in her 12 years of participation.

Carolyn has achieved 11 solo superiors and three concerto superiors.

Carolyn Yuan Carolyn has been playing the piano since she was four years old.

She also plays viola and guitar and is a member of the Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra at her high school.

Ms. Yuan is President of the Key Club and Secretary of Student Council. Other school activities include Science Olympiad, Math Club, Chinese Club, Speech and Debate, and varsity girl’s tennis.

Carolyn is a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Julie Lemke of Strongsville Ohio is Carolyn’s piano teacher. She credits Ms. Lemke, along with her parents, coaches and teachers, for being the biggest influences in her life.

Pennsylvania Ishaan Lal is a senior at Emmaus High School in Emmaus, PA and has been learning to play the piano since the age of five. He has studied under two teachers and Ishaan Lal is currently studying under Mrs. Susan Kuntz. During the past eleven years, he has played solo pieces at the PMTA Junior Festival every year and has played concertos over the past three years. Ishaan is looking forward to accumulating enough points to earn the President’s Cup next year.

Music has always been an integral part of Ishaan’s life. In addition to playing the piano, he has played the alto and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet and baritone in his middle and high school’s concert bands. Ishaan says, “Listening to and playing piano music is an adventure.

From the smooth melody of Chopin to the majestic chords of Rachmaninoff, each song takes you on a special journey. That is what I love most about playing the piano.” He is thankful to his teacher Mrs. Susan Kuntz for consistently challenging him to learn new and difficult pieces and encouraging him to be

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the best musician he can be. Ishaan hopes to continue learning and refining his piano playing skills not only in college, but for the rest of his life.

Pennsylvania Tatiana Sinelnikova, piano student of Tatiana Mester, is a 10th grade student at North Allegheny School District. She earned the Grand Cup at the Northwest West Tatiana Sinelnikova Festival where she has participated in various events including ballet and jazz since she was a preschool student.

PFMC and NFMC have been tightly woven into her musical life. Tatiana was winner of her level in the first annual PFMC Festival completion in 2018. Last year she read her winning National. Music Week Essay and poetry at the PFMC Convention. She has performed ballet presentation at other PFMC conventions.

Ballet is her other passion. She has twice received the annual NFMC Dance Award in Classical Ballet. Tatiana is sharing her passions as a volunteer teaching Classical Ballet and piano since 7th grade. She also helps provide free piano lessons. She was featured on the cover of Junior Keynotes when she won the ballet award.

Tatiana has yet another passion - math. She is planning to study Computer Science while in college. Tatiana will spend her summer at Harvard University studying Multivariable Calculus and Computer Science.

Utah Rachel Bouley is the recipient of the Grand Cup in 2019 for piano solo and also received twelve consecutive superiors. She is from North Salt Lake City, Utah and has studied Rachel Bouley piano with Laura Duncan in Bountiful, Utah.

Rachel graduated first in her class at Woods Cross High School in Woods Cross, Utah in May of 2019. In fall of 2018, she competed at the state level Distinguished Young Women’s program and was awarded the title of First Runner-Up. While serving in that capacity, she

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had many opportunities to perform Schubert’s Impromptu Opus 90 No. 2, emcee at events, be interviewed by a local newspaper, and meet Utah’s governor, Gary Herbert, and tour the Governor’s Mansion. At the local Davis DYW competition, Rachel placed first in Fitness and was awarded Spirit of Distinguished Young Women by the other participants.

In high school, she was very involved in sports. She participated on the cross country and varsity cheer teams and the dance company where she served as publicist. Academics always has been a high priority to Rachel and she served as Vice President in the National Honor Society. While attending high school, she became a Certified Nursing Assistant logging over 24 clinical hours and worked two internships at Wasatch OB/GYN and Arrivals Birth Center, both located in Ogden, Utah.

Rachel plans to pursue a career in medicine and will be attending school at The University of Alabama. She intends to major in Chemical Engineering on a pre-medical track.

She loved getting to mentor the 2020 Davis DYW participants and is looking forward to coming back to help in future years. Her experience with DYW was truly life-changing and she hopes to direct her own local program in the future.

Utah Lauren Ferney at the age of 16 earned her Federation “Grand” Gold Cup in March 2019 after participating for eleven years in Piano Solo and four years in Piano Concerto Lauren Ferney events. She began taking piano from Danielle Perry in Salt Lake City for the first six years, then transitioned to study with Karlyen Tan, NCTM in Cottonwood Heights, Utah for the past five years of her piano career. Under Karlyen’s guidance, Lauren has earned her 75 point Gold Cup this year.

Lauren excels in academic studies and is ranked at the top of her class. Her hobbies outside of music include lettering and typography. She also enjoys photography, being in the outdoors, and food. She is currently aspiring to attend Brigham Young University to study Graphic Design.

Utah Jefferson Harbaugh recently earned his 75-point piano cup. He started participating in festival while a student in first grade.

He received a superior rating at his first festival Jefferson Harbaugh and continued to receive a superior at each festival he entered.

Whether it was duet, concerto or solo, he was able to perform at a very high level. He has also used his piano skills to volunteer at church functions and to perform at a local fundraiser for a children’s hospital.

While developing his piano talent, Jefferson has also participated in several sports including soccer, basketball and volleyball. He has excelled in academics, being selected as a Sterling Scholar in Math at his local high school. He will graduate as valedictorian from high school soon and then embark on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints before continuing his education at college.

Utah Abigail Hilbig is a 17-year-old Junior at Alta High School, where she plays viola in the Chamber Orchestra.

She also participates in the “Happy”nings Club where she involves Abigail Hilbig students with special needs in the activities of the school.

Abby has been taking piano lessons at Hopper Harmonies for 12 years. She has two older brothers and a younger sister and brother who have also taken lessons or are currently studying under Monika Hopper.

Abby has been dancing at a local dance studio for 14 years and performs Modern and Jazz. Abby most thoroughly enjoys Dynamitas, spending time with her friends, or reading in a hammock or on a couch on the porch during a rainstorm.

Utah Enfany Ngo Like most children, I reckon, I started learning how to play the piano out of my parent’s wishes. No sooner, I grew a passion for the melodies this beautiful instrument could produce. I love to create music with the unique sound the piano has to offer, pouring my heart

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and soul into every note, every crescendo, every ritardando. I thank my wonderful teacher for giving me the opportunity to experience music on a new level through concertos. I will be Enfany Ngo pursuing a minor in music to further my music studies.

Utah Olivia Swan began playing piano in September, 2006, first grade. We didn’t have a piano so she went to her grandma Anderson’s house, four streets away, every day to practice Olivia Swan for two years. Then her Swan grandparents allowed her to have their upright piano. She loved having a piano at home and challenging herself every year with more and more difficult pieces. When she was in 7th grade she got a Yamaha baby grand piano and her level of play increased with this beautiful instrument.

In 9th grade Olivia developed migraine disease and suffered level 10 migraines daily for nearly three years. Everything changed for her and she was unable to go to school full time. While she felt like her life and friends were passing her by, she was so thankful she had piano. Her weekly piano lessons and the hours of daily practice soothed her soul and allowed her an outlet for her daily pain. She could not read a book or look at a screen but she could play, for many hours each day. Her passion for Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Brahms, and Debussy grew into true friendships. Her talented and loving teacher, Ellen Baggaley, gave her unfailing support.

Olivia has been able to share her talent with many through the years. She also performed at the Honors Recital in 2017. We believe piano saved her life; it gave her hope. Her health is improving and she is no longer in daily pain.

Olivia graduates from Olympus High School on May 23. She will attend Utah Valley University in the Fall.

Utah Alan Zhao is a senior at Hillcrest High School in Midvale, Utah and has been playing the piano with Brenda Arcilesi ever since the first grade. Alan showed great enthusiasm for Alan Zhao learning piano, blazing through introductory piano books and the early levels of AIM. Up through high school, Alan remained fully committed to performing for the community, finding performing at rest homes extremely rewarding. Alan also composes music, reaching the state level of the Reflections competition. In his free time, Alan enjoys playing out tunes and rhythms by ear, as well as playing pop music.

Alan is also involved with tennis and mathematics, his intended major in college.

Regarding tennis, this Spring is his fourth consecutive year on the team, and he currently serves as tennis team captain and plays varsity doubles. Regarding mathematics, Alan voraciously reads both undergraduate and graduate mathematical texts in subjects, his favorite topics being analytic number theory and complex and differential geometry. Alan has also successfully completed graduate-level mathematical research at the University of Utah.

Alan is currently Vice President of his school’s math club, Co-President of the Cottonwood Heights Math Club, and teaches young kids mathematics at Mathnasium.

Virginia Cole Goco is a budding cartoonist, animator and filmmaker who is going to school at Wesleyan University next year.

He has been posting a webcomic, Billy the Cole Goco Pop, online since 2014, and published two book collections of the comics on Amazon. He’s also made numerous short films throughout high school, some of which he’s made the music for. His comics and films have received several national awards.

He has been playing piano at Contemporary Keyboard Studios for nearly 12 years, and hopes to continue making music into the future.

Virginia Music has been a part of Anna Kurowski’s life since a young age.

She began formal piano lessons when she was in the first grade, at age 5, and participated in her first Festival Anna Kurowski that year. Throughout the subsequent 12 years, Anna continued to participate in the annual Manassas NFMC Festival, working towards her yearly goal of receiving a superior rating. This year, Anna received her 12-Consecutive Superior certificate and her 75-point gold cup for Festival. Anna’s love for music has extended beyond the piano to singing in her church choir and learning to play the clarinet for her middle school concert band. Learning to play the piano has given Anna an enjoyable outlet to reduce stress from her academic studies and sports activities.

Anna’s favorite piano memories are adapting a Game of Thrones scene score into a duet that she performed with her teacher, Mary Dart of Chantilly, Virginia, at a recent spring recital, and learning a challenging arrangement from The Greatest Showman. Anna plans to attend Virginia Tech to study Chemical Engineering and Biology.

Virginia Vincent Olivera has long had a passion for piano playing. Mrs. Sheila Epstein has been providing him lessons for the past 11 years and he has participated in annual festivals and Vincent Olivera adjudications including the Bach/Baroque, Spring and Sonata Festivals.

From the earliest years, Mrs. Epstein’s students would perform at recitals and cake walks at various senior retirement homes throughout Northern Virginia. Inspired by this, Vincent decided to share his gifts within his own community. He has played at his school and at his church for various functions. At age 14, he planned, coordinated and performed his own themed programs monthly at the Caton Merchant House senior living community in Manassas for 3 ½ years, much to the delight of the residents whom he has gotten to know over the years. He has since graduated from high school and is attending the United States Naval

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Academy but when he is home, he still finds a way to visit his friends at the Caton Merchant House and play for them.

Virginia Patrick Roney studied piano with Yoshinori Hosaka for 10 years. In his senior year he earned several awards for his performances.

He won first place Patrick Roney in the NVMTA Piano Concerto Festival playing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, first place in the WMTA Viola Hartman Piano Competition, second place in Virginia for the VFMC Mary Smart Scholarship Competition, and the Grand Cup from the National Federation of Music Clubs. Patrick also plays percussion in multiple ensembles. He combined both his piano and percussion abilities with The Capitol Symphonic Youth Orchestra when they performed at Carnegie Hall in June 2019. Aside from his performances, Patrick shares his love of music through teaching both piano and percussion to elementary school children. His musical

journey would not be possible without the support provided by his family and teacher.

Patrick is excited to continue pursuing musical opportunities while attending the University of Virginia.

Virginia Timmy Vu is currently a senior at Thomas Jefferson High school for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia. He has been playing the piano and studying under Dr. Timmy Vu Yoshinori Hosaka since 2007. Timmy received the Federation Cup after earning 12 straight years of Superior ratings at Spring Festival performances in solo and concerto events. He enjoys playing Romantic era music by composers like Chopin and Liszt and loves their flashy and technically refined style. Outside of piano, Timmy enjoys debating in the Model UN, volunteering, running long distances, and all things chemistry. He is thankful for the ability to play the piano and knows that music will be a fundamental part of his life.

Wisconsin My name is Ethan Squires, and I am entering my senior year at Union Grove High School in Union Grove, WI. I am excited and honored to have been awarded the 75-pt.

Ethan Squires Grand Cup for Piano Solo. My primary instrument is piano, but I also play trombone for my school’s Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble.

Outside of music, I enjoy playing a variety of sports. I have been on my high school’s varsity tennis team since my freshman year. I also am active with my church, volunteer as a camp counselor at a youth summer camp, and worked as a teacher’s aide with my elementary school’s summer enrichment program.

After high school, I plan to study Mechanical Engineering. Though I am not seeking to major in music, I plan to continue playing through college and the course of my life.

Attention Junior Pianists!

who will be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in 2020 Submitted by Suzanne Carpenter, Claire Ulrich Whitehurst Piano Solo Award Chair The Claire Ulrich Whitehurst Piano Solo Award will be offered in 2020. First Place $500; Second Place $250.

Plan now for 2020!

REQUIREMENTS: • Upload to the NFMC website (www.nfmc-music.org/applicant-fileupload) a good quality digital recording (15 to 20 minutes) and a typewritten copy of the recorded repertoire Application (NFMC Form JR 14-2) and Procedure forms (NFMC Form JR 14-1) are found at nfmc-music.org; use search words Claire Ulrich Whitehurst.

• Entry fee of $10 is required to be considered for the award. Payment can be made at www.nfmcmusic.org/payment.

• Original piano solo compositions representing various periods of music literature • At least one composition by an American composer • Music must be performed by memory • Applicant must not have reached their 19th birthday as of 1 March 2020 • Be a member of an NFMC club or hold Individual Junior Membership • Be a native citizen of the U.S. or have received naturalization papers

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2019 Wendell Irish Viola Award Winners

by Dr. George Keck, Wendell Irish Viola Award Chair First Place Natalie Brennecke Natalie Brennecke won the first-place award and the Northeastern Regional Award in the 2019 NFMC Wendell Irish Viola Award competition. She started violin at the age of five and has played viola since 2010. Her awards include 2nd prize in the 2016 American Viola Society Junior Division Competition, 1st prize in the 2016 Ohio Viola Society Senior Division Competition, Honors in the 2014 Sigma Alpha Iota String Competition, and 1st prize in the 2011 Ohio Viola Society Junior Division Competition. She has performed as a soloist with the Suburban Symphony and the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra.

Natalie attended the Perlman Music Program for the summers of 2017 and 2018, where she studied with Kirsten Docter and Carol Rodland.

In summer 2019 Natalie plans to study at Bowdoin International Music Festival.

Natalie has been a member of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra since the fall of 2016. She also participated in the youth

orchestra’s Chamber Advanced Performance Seminar, where she was able to study with several Cleveland Orchestra members. She is currently a member of the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Pre-College Chamber Music Program.

In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, knitting and quilting.

Second Place Abby Smith Abby Smith of Riverton, Utah, was awarded second place and the Western Regional Award. She is a viola student of Eugene Watanabe and Dr. Claudine Bigelow, and full scholarship student in the Conservatory at the Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her many awards include the Junior Division Utah Symphony Youth Guild competition in 2017, second in the 2017 MTNA Concerto Competition, and finalist in the Utah Symphony’s Salute to Youth competition.

Abby will attend the Aspen Music Festival as a recipient of the New Horizons Fellowship in the summer of 2019.

Third Place Laura Liu Laura Liu of Miami, Florida, was awarded third place and the Southeastern Region winner. She is a Senior and cum laude scholar at Ransom Everglades School. Miss Liu was named a National YoungArts Foundation winner in Classical music/viola, was seated as assistant principal viola of the Fiftieth Anniversary New York String Orchestra Seminar conducted by Jaime Laredo, as well as principal viola of the New World Symphony Side-by-Side Ensemble. Laura considers the Music Club of Hollywood, Florida instrumental in providing her with performance opportunities and summer study scholarship for which she is very grateful.

Wendell Irish Viola Award Competition Get the word out! Spread the word! NFMC will be giving a young viola player $1,750 or $1,000 or $300 just to do what you are already doing – playing the viola. But you can’t get the money if you don’t apply. Now is the time to plan for the upcoming Wendell Irish Viola Award competition, the annual competition for young viola performers. NFMC members please identify Juniors in your state and encourage them to apply for this award.

Juniors should enter first in their state competition by the deadline of February 1, 2020. Download the application form and read the requirements at our NFMC website, nfmc-music.

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org. Or contact your State Federation President or the National Chair for information. No specific repertoire is required, but the CD should include at least two compositions from different style periods. The performance should not exceed twenty minutes in length.

I encourage and challenge Juniors who play the viola to apply for the Wendell Irish Viola Award. The prize money will go a long way toward continued study of the viola, summer music center tuition, a new instrument or bow, or any number of other uses. Good luck with the competition and keep practicing your instrument.

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Top 2019 Junior Composers Announced

by Pat Steege, Junior Composers Chair NFMC sponsors a yearly competition among our Juniors that encourages the composing, notating and recording of their new music. Beginning with the state contests, students are judged using a standard rating form upon which the judge gives encouraging remarks and awards points; winners are ranked in 1st and 2nd place.

Additionally students may earn points for Federation cups at the state level. Winners at the state level advance to regional judging.

The difference at the regional level is that the judge only determines rankings. Regional judges were not required to make comments on the scores this year, however, some did. The National level judge this year was Dr. Dan Breedon from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. He ranked the 50 scores that had advanced to the national level, spending time on each one, listening to the recordings, ranking the winners and making comments on the top two winners of each class. There were 23 monetary awards given at the national level totaling $3,575. Valentin awards for regional winners totaled $5,000. Students at all three levels of judging received beautiful NFMC certificates.

CLASS I: (ages 9 and under) 1st Place: Micah Chiang California My love for music comes from my dad.

I like music because it can calm me down, make me feel energetic, put me to sleep. I started playing the piano and then shifted to violin because of my dad who played the violin which I liked a lot. I had a lot of fun playing in my school orchestra too because the sound of all the instruments playing together sounded so good. For my very first composition, I was mostly inspired by a blend of classical music and the theme song from the movie Mission Impossible. Then I got to go to a composition class because I wanted to compose music. My favorite types of music were classical music and music with a mysterious theme. I was inspired by these two types of music so, I combined them together in my imagination and wrote a piece with both types of music in them. I don’t know how I could live without music.

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Thanks to all the parents and teachers who navigated the new online process for registration and for the wonderful state chairs who helped immensely. We encountered some unforeseen bumps that probably caused the 9% decrease in applications. Still, we saw 561 submissions from around the US and that is great! I wish you could all hear what they wrote.

I want to introduce the regional chairs for the contest who work behind the scenes to keep the process flowing between the state and the national levels. Thank you for all your countless volunteer hours. I appreciate you so much!

NE Region: Nannette Meyette SE Region: Joanie Pegram South Central: W.T. Skye Garcia North Central: Sam Ecoff Western: Jodie Jensen

2nd Place: Margaret Wang Georgia 9-year old Maggie Wang is a rising 4th grade student at Burnette Elementary School in Suwanee, Georgia. She began studying piano, theory, and composition with Ms. Gayle Vann at age 5. Since then she has participated in a variety of local piano competitions as well as the Georgia Federation of Music Clubs Festivals in both solo and duet events. So far she has achieved 4 consecutive superior ratings in each GFMC Festivals event.

Maggie’s winning composition piece, “Gymnastics - Racing the Clock”, was inspired by her favorite sport - gymnastics. She has been doing gymnastics since she was 4 years old. She won the Georgia state all-around championship in 2017 and 2018.

Maggie lives with her family in Duluth, Georgia. Her 12-year old brother is also passionate about music and sports. He loves piano, violin, and soccer. The two siblings have a lot in common.

Incentive Award: Lily McBain Kansas Lily McBain lives in Lawrence, Kansas with her family and has been taking piano lessons with Evelyn Falen for three and a half years.

She is currently in the fifth grade, where her favorite classes are reading and music. Every year, she looks forward to playing piano and singing in the school talent show. Lily has always been fascinated by music, and she began composing her own songs immediately after she got her first piano at the age of six.

In addition to piano, Lily has recently begun learning to play the ukulele. Activities she enjoys include singing in the children’s choir at church and performing with her dance team.

At home, Lily loves cooking for her family and reading in her spare time.

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Incentive Award: Callie Wood Texas Callie Wood lives in Abilene, Texas and attends Wylie Elementary School where she has just completed 2nd grade.

Callie’s interest in piano began two years ago leading her to begin taking lessons with Sherry Frush at Frush Music Studio.

Callie recently participated in the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival where she earned a Superior rating in the Piano Solo event. She also received a Superior rating in Piano Solo at the local Springer-Manly Music Festival.

“Singing and Dancing in the Rain” is the first piece of music that she has composed.

Callie greatly enjoys learning about music theory and being able to apply what she has learned to the music that she hears and creates.

In addition to piano Callie stays active through gymnastics and playing soccer.

She has a love of learning and is a joy to her parents, teachers and friends.

CLASS II: (ages 10-12) 1st Place: Haeon Lee New York Haeon K. Lee is a composition scholar in the Recanati-Kaplan Program for Excellence in the Arts at the 92Y. Her music explores different sea, land, and skyscapes, as she tries to create the most real-life experiences in her works. One of her priorities as a composer is to help listeners create a visual in their mind as they hear her music. She has been studying composition with Alon Nechushtan at 92Y School of Music and previously with Steven Sacco at Mannes Prep. Her work has been recognized by numerous awards including an honorable mention at the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award, Emerging Composers at the Tribeca New Music Young Composer Competition, and 1st place nationally at the NFMC Junior Composers Competition.

2nd Place: Vladimir Tsiper Minnesota Vladimir Tsiper is a 12-year-old musician from Eagan, Minnesota, who has been studying composition with Dr. Sarah Miller for 4 years. Over the course of his lessons, Vladimir has explored different musical genres, but is particularly interested in composing for violin and piano, his primary instruments. Vladimir’s violin teacher of 7 years is Lucinda Marvin, and his piano teacher is Dr. Irina Elkina – his mother! Vladimir also plays trumpet in his school band.

As a violinist, he is a member of the Minnesota Youth Symphony Repertoire Orchestra and a member of Quartet Spiritoso.

Vladimir is a two-time winner of the Mary West Solo Competition (2017, 2018), winner of the Golden Valley Concerto Competition (2019) and MacPhail Concerto/Aria Competition (2019). In 2018, he received third prize at the International eMuse Competition, third prize at the ENKOR International Music Competition, and second prize at the Rising Talents of America Competition. Vladimir is also a four-time winner of the MMTA Piano Contest. Aside from music, Vladimir enjoys downhill skiing, climbing, and theater. He likes traveling – especially when he gets to visit the tallest buildings in the world.

Incentive Award: Margaret Conti Florida Margaret Conti is an eighth grader at Maitland Middle School in Maitland, Florida. She has been playing and writing music since elementary school. She plays the piano, flute, guitar and bass guitar. She also dances with Harwood Watson Dance Studios in Winter Park, Florida. She plans to continue to study music and dance. Margaret’s composition teacher is Lucy Warren.

Incentive Award: Julien Little Texas Julien Little is a 10-year old composer living in Abilene, Texas. Her parents are Jennifer and Andy Little, and she has a 13year old sister, Ardyn. She began taking piano lessons in 2012, and is a student of Sherry Frush of Frush Music Studios. In addition to piano, Julien is also involved in choir and musical theatre both through her school and community organizations. As a young composer, she takes her inspiration from things like memorable travel experiences and features she observes in the natural world. She wrote her song, “Forbidden City,” after a trip to China in 2017, where she enjoyed learning about and experiencing the amazing history and diverse cultures of Asia. As she begins sixth grade, she intends to continue piano, composition and musical theatre, but also play in her middle school band and find additional ways to nurture her gifts of music, expression, and creativity.

CLASS III: (ages 13-15) 1st Place: Brandon Kim Missouri Brandon Kim is a rising sophomore at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri. He started composing music when he was 10, and his first composition was “Knights of the Round Table” for piano, violin, and trumpet. Since then, he still loves to use interesting techniques and instrumentation in his compositions.

Brandon not only composes but is also an avid instrument player. He plays piano, violin, and saxophone. Brandon was the winner in the State Competition at the Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) in Junior String Division in 2018, and he was the 3rd place winner of the 2019 MMAMTA and Odyssey Chamber Music Series Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition. Brandon was also selected for the Missouri All-State Orchestra

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in 2019. He has played violin with the Young Artists Philharmonic (YAP) and Chamber Players since 2016. Brandon also has played piano since he was 5 and has received many awards in the National Federation Festivals, MMTA, and the Piano Showcase.

2nd Place: Nathan Paek Washington Nathan Paek is a 15-year-old from Mercer Island, WA. He began playing the piano at age 5 and quickly discovered a passion for making his own music. A student of Sharon Van Valin, Nathan has received national awards for his music from ASCAP, MTNA, National Federation of Music Clubs, and National Guild of Piano Teachers. In 2018 and 2019, Seattle Symphony musicians premiered his chamber music at Benaroya Hall as part of the Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop. When he’s not composing or listening to music, Nathan enjoys science fiction, racket sports, and playing with his golden retriever.

Pierson Award: Albert Wang Florida Albert Wang is a 15 year-old freshman at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. He has been taking private piano lessons from Maria Gomez since the age of 5. When he was in 4th grade in elementary school, Albert’s great passion and interests in music composition was discovered during a school project dedicated to music and nature. Shortly after that he began his formal composition and advanced music theory studies. His composition teachers include Donald Waxman and Thomas McKinley.

Albert has won numerous awards in music composition since elementary school. His awards include 1st place in FFMC Junior Composers Contest multiple times, multiple awards at NFMC regional and nation levels, awards in MTNA state, regional and national levels, Outstanding Interpretation Award and National PTA Scholarship in 2017 National PTA Reflections Music Composition

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Competition, and finalist in 2014 Golden Key International Composition Competition.

Albert is also an accomplished piano student.

He has won multiple awards in FFMC and FSMTA piano solo, duet, duo and concerto competitions. In middle school, he was a member of the school band and played the clarinet.

Besides music, Albert loves math, science and computer programming. In his spare time, he likes to play board games, watching funny videos and swimming.

Incentive Award: Josiah Parsons Minnesota Josiah Parsons is a 10th Grade homeschooled student from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been studying composition with Dr. Sarah Miller for two years, and Classical piano with Cathy Smetana for six years at MacPhail Center for Music in Downtown Minneapolis. Josiah enjoys various types of music, as well as nature, photography, spending time with family and friends and music production using DAWs and analog synthesis. Josiah was recently selected as a Featured Round contestant on Classical MPR’s MN Varsity, as well as 2nd Place on the MMTA composition contest regional, and an Incentive Award on the national level of NFMC’s Class 3 Junior Composers Contest. Josiah lives at home with his parents, brothers Judah and Manny, along with Bodhi, his Goldendoodle.

This summer, he is volunteering at Camp Shamineau as a junior camp counselor and is working around the clock to ensure that kids have a great summer camp experience.

Incentive Award: Dmitri Volkov Connecticut Dmitri Volkov is a composition student studying under Paul Frucht. Dmitri has been dabbling in composition since 2012, but started seriously pursuing it in 2018.

His strong background in music performance, with 11 years of violin experience and 5 years of trombone (as well as limited facility in many other instruments, including the piano,

mandolin, and kalimba among others) puts him in a unique position where he is able to compose not just from the point of view of the listener, but also the player. Dmitri has been exploring the use of electronics in contemporary classical pieces, and hopes to incorporate electronics into future pieces.

Besides music and composition, Dmitri is also interested in computer science.

Incentive Award: Brooke Wisniewiski Wisconsin Brooke Wisniewski’s musical journey started with her first piano lesson at the age of five at the Waukesha County Conservatory of Music in Wisconsin. Two years later, she participated in her first of many Music Federation Festivals.

This first introduction to performance really sparked a love for music. Ultimately, passions led her to the cello, then french horn and composition. Brooke currently is a sophomore at the Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance, has been a member of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra since 2013 and spent the last two summers at the Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan. She is honored to have received an Incentive Award in the national level of judging for the Junior Composers Contest. Brooke would like to thank her parents and all of her teachers who are helping her pursue her dreams of going into music. She would like to give special thanks to Mr. Sam Ecoff, her composition and music theory teacher, who has put in endless time to help her continue and grow as a composer

CLASS IV: (ages 16-18) 1st Place: Leslie Wilburn Colorado Leslie Wilburn (b.

2001) began musical studies at the age of 5 (violin). Leslie has won the 2018 Olga Klein Nelson Award for composing (NFMC), multiple state awards

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in piano performance and composition (NFMC), and several concerto competitions in the Denver area (violin and piano). He has been a member of Phamaly Theater Company (composed solely of performers with disabilities across the spectrum; physical, cognitive, intellectual, emotional) since 2013 (actor and orchestra/band). Leslie has studied composition with Deborah De La Torre and Dr. Jeremy Dittus, viola and violin with Basil Vendryes, and orchestral performance (concertmaster) with Dr. Enrique Lasansky at Denver School of the Arts.

Leslie has had a cathartic relationship with music for virtually his entire life. He uses music as a means to express emotions and depict scenes that he cannot put in words.

Leslie continues to find it quite awkward to write about himself in the third person.

2nd Place: Julian Falco Texas I was born July 12, 2000, in Houston, Texas, and live with my family in Friendswood, TX. I previously attended Friendswood High School and am now studying at the University of Texas at Austin.

My introduction to composition came when I spontaneously decided that I wanted to arrange a piece from a video game that I liked. After that, I decided to take a big leap and write for concert band. My first piece was titled Winter Skies and was performed by the Friendswood Junior High Band. The performance was a big moment for me, and marked the start of my composing career.

Since then, I have written Journey Beyond, Prism Skyline, and Watercolor Clockwork for orchestra, Reflections for concert band, Anamnesis for woodwind quintet, and various pieces for flute and piano like Mountain Rain, Island of Snow and Cedars, Matriwolf, and In a Dark Time. I study composition with Dr. Hsiao-Lan Wang.

I am grateful for my family as well as for my music teachers and directors who have supported my musical endeavors and helped me learn more about them.

Olga Klein Nelson Award: Akira Nair Washington Akira Nair is 17 years old and attends 11th grade at Lakeside High School, Seattle, Washington. He has been studying music composition for the last five years with Ms. Sharon Van Valin.

He studies piano performance with Dr. Rachel Matthews and has studied marimba performance with Dr. Memmi Ochi. He has also played the viola for Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. Akira has placed in several competitions in music composition including MTNA, National Guild, National Federation of Music Clubs, Frost School of Music, and Simon-Fiset. He was an invited pianist to perform the Grieg piano concerto for world peace with the Junior Marimba Ensemble in Hiroshima, Japan that was sponsored by UNICEF. Besides music Akira enjoys traveling the world and playing varsity tennis for his school.

Wilson Piano Composition Award: Owen Tellinghuisen Michigan Owen Tellinghuisen, a 17-year-old senior at Grand Rapids Christian High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, started playing the piano at age four, composing his own melodies and creating “soundtracks” to accompany stories heard at home or at school. He has studied with Mary Jane Timmer for the past seven years, submitting piano solos (and one duet) to the NFMC Junior Composers Contest each of those years. He is a three-time state and regional winner and received the 2019 NFMC Wilson Piano Composition Award in Class 4.

Owen has also studied the organ for six years and was the winner of the Annamae Rotman Young Organist Competition in April 2017.

He is a member of the Chamber Chorale at Grand Rapids Christian High and has accompanied the choir on occasion. He hopes to pursue both organ and piano in college and is particularly interested in composition and improvisation for both instruments. Outside

of music, his interests include photography and cars.

Strings Award: Chinmay Deshpande New York Chinmay Deshpande is a high-school senior at Collegiate School in New York City and a composition student of Eric Ewazen at the Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division.

Chinmay has also studied composition with Martin Amlin and Justin Casinghino at the Boston University, Tanglewood Institute, as well as with Nicolas Scherzinger at Mannes College and Kinhaven Music School. His music has been performed at various venues in New York and New England. He also studies piano with Marina Obukovsky at Mannes College and has been recognized with several awards for his playing. In addition to his musical studies, Chinmay also enjoys running and classical languages.

Incentive Award: Olivia Bennett Missouri Olivia Bennett (b.

2002) is a composer, pianist, and cellist from Springfield, Missouri.

She currently studies composition with Dr. Carlyle Sharpe, piano with Esther Guy, and cello with Caleb Marshall.

Her work has been performed by various ensembles, including the Columbia Civic Orchestra, Mizzou String Quartet, and the Interlochen Philharmonic. Recent accomplishments include: 2019 American Composers Forum NextNotes winner, 1st place in the 2016 COMP competition, 2nd place in the 2017, 2018 & 2019 COMP competitions at the University of Missouri, winner of the 2017 and 2019 Missouri Composers Orchestra Project, 1st place in state and a regional winner in the 2017, 2018 & 2019 National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) composition competition, 2nd place nationally in the 2018 NFMC composition competition, named an Emerging Composer in the 2018 Tribeca New Music Young Composer Competition in New York and has

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been invited to write for various ensembles.

In addition, Olivia plays cello in the Springfield Youth Symphony and is a piano accompanist. She is a 2018 Interlochen Arts Camp alumni and will be attending Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute during the summer of 2019. Her long-term goals are to achieve a doctorate in music composition and teach at a university.

Incentive Award: Siddharth Nadkarni Wisconsin Siddharth Nadkarni is a sophomore at Arrowhead High School in Hartland, Wisconsin. He began piano and cello lessons at ages five and eight respectively. He has been a member of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) for seven years. Siddharth’s music compositions have been performed by various MYSO ensembles through the John Downey Fellowship program. He has participated in Federation Festivals for five years.

His interest in music composition started at a very young age. This talent was recognized and nurtured by his teacher (Sam Ecoff) who encouraged Siddharth to delve into different genres of music composition.

In the past, Siddharth attended the Junior

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Composers Camp in Minneapolis for music composition and the UW - Madison Summer Music Clinic for cello. This summer he will be touring Ireland with MYSO. He is looking forward to listening to some authentic Irish music and broadening his music composition skills.

Siddharth hopes to pursue a career in music composition in college and beyond.

In addition to music, Siddharth enjoys flying planes and reading.

Incentive Award: Emily Singleton Florida Emily Singleton is a composer and violist from Gainesville, Florida. In 2016 she made her debut as a composer with the premiere of a trio for violin, viola, and piano at University of Florida. Since then she has had her work featured by Interlochen Center for the Arts’ World Youth Wind Symphony and Advanced String Quartet Program, MATA, Gainesville Civic Chorus, Alachua County Youth Orchestra (ACYO), and Face the Music. She is a former member of the 2018 All-National Honors Symphony Orchestra and 2019 World Youth Symphony Orchestra, and currently serves as principal violist in ACYO and a substitute violist for

NATIONAL JUDGE FOR 2019: Dr. Daniel Breedon Distinguished Professor of Composition and Theory Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota

Daniel Breedon is a Distinguished Professor of Composition and Theory at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, where he has taught for forty five years. Dr. Breedon has been composing for nearly fifty years, and has written works for orchestra, band, large and small chamber ensembles, solo piano and voice. He has received a consortium commission from the National Endowment for the Arts, several from the American Composers Forum, as well as a variety of Minnesota musical organizations.

He is a violinist and harpsichordist (with a special interest in Baroque performance practice), and he is published by Shawnee Press and Southern Music Company.

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The Gainesville String Quartet.

Singleton has been awarded titles from MTNA, NFMC, FFMC, FSMTA, Sacred Music Florida, Violettes by Becky, Foundation for the Promotion of Music, and MATA, and has received honorable mentions from Next Notes and TI:ME competitions. Among these titles includes winner of the FSMTA’s 2018 Intermediate Strings Concerto Competition, FFMC’s 2019 Outstanding Violist, and Sacred Music’s 2017 Outstanding Instrumentalist and Composer. Her primary instructors include Paul Richards, Stephen Fine, Jorge Peña, and Jane Schranze.

Singleton is actively involved within her community presenting at local events, health care facilities, retirement homes, hotels, and schools. These efforts have been awarded by organizations such as the FSMTA, which presented their community service award for 9th graders to her in 2018. She aspires to make a career in teaching, performing, and composing, and hopes to encourage audiences to appreciate and support living artists.

Incentive Award: Sarah Wang Washington Sarah Wang is currently a junior at Mercer Island High School in Washington.

She has officially composed music since 7th grade with her wonderful teacher Sharon Van Valin but has played improvised little melodies on the piano to avoid practicing her actual music since the very beginning.

Recently, Sarah worked to incorporate her Chinese culture’s traditional instrument of the Guzheng into a suite with the piano. Sarah also knows how to play the cello, viola, and the recorder from 3rd grade. When she’s not composing or playing, Sarah paints, works in a domestic violence center, hangs out with her family, and discovers new restaurants with her friends.

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Lana M. Bailey 2019 Piano Concerto Award Winners submitted by Dee Blazer, Lana M. Bailey Piano Concerto Award Chair

ESSAY CONTEST MAY 3-10, 2020 Music... a Magic Carpet “Hall of the Mountain King”, “Mars”, “Under the Sea”, and many more pieces we’ve played or heard have taken us away from the “here and now” to other times and other places. Playing your instrument, singing a song or sitting in an audience gives you the opportunity to experience this magic carpet ride.

This is the idea for the theme of the 2020 essay contest – Music…A Magic Carpet.

We eagerly await the words of our 7th-12th graders as they express their ideas of the magic carpet that music brings to their lives. The essays of 500 words or less are always read with anticipation and excitement about the ideas of our youth.

Each federated state is eligible to have a winner, so we hope every state makes an effort to participate in this aspect of National Music Week.

The essays are due by January 10th, so please let students know about this as soon as lessons start this fall. The guidelines and entry form are all on the nfmcmusic.org website under publications, Arts Division; AR 13-1. Please carefully observe the requirements and upload the Word document which will be then sent to the Regional chairs.

Ellen Leapaldt NFMC National Music Week Chair

Olivia Gittens 1st Place

Christopher Vuong 2nd Place

The 2019 Winner of the Lana M. Bailey Past-NationalPresident Concerto Competition is Olivia Gittens of Mason, Ohio. Olivia’s winning performance was the Gershwin Piano Concerto in F Major, 1st Movement. She is a student of Dr. Jackson Leung. She plans to major in music at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music beginning this fall. Olivia will receive $1000 as 1st place winner of the Bailey award.

The second-place award of $500 will be given to Christopher Vuong of River Ridge, Louisiana.

Christopher is a 13-year student of NFMC’s very active Melanie Perez! He entered Mendelssohn’s Concerto #1 in g minor, 1st Movement. He will study music and biology at Tulane University this fall.

The level of entrants in this competition was very high and we congratulate the winners.

LANA M. BAILEY PIANO CONCERTO AWARD Are you a high school senior who will be majoring in music next year at a college, university or conservatory? Check out the Lana M. Bailey Piano Concerto Award forms JR 20-1 and JR 20-2 to find the rules and application for this $1,000 annual award ($500 2nd Place). The competition has a postmark deadline date of .May 1, 2020 so polish your performance and upload your video recording!

First or last movement from one of the Senior Class Piano Concertos in the 2016-20 Federation Festivals Bulletin.

Lana Bailey NFMC President: 2007-2011

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2019 Marilyn Caldwell Piano Award Winners Submitted by Marilyn Caldwell, Chair 1st Place Janet Phang Washington Janet Phang is a 17-year old pianist. She has studied with Dr. Peter Mack at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle since 2012. She has won 1st place at numerous competitions and music festivals including the 2015 Washington State MTNA competition, the 2016 NW Division MTNA, 2016 National MTNA, 2018 Music Festival Northwest Young Artist, and 2019 CDA National Young Artist. Janet’s footprint in musical events has been expanded from regional to national, participating in many events hosted by renowned organizations such as Chopin US/NW Council, Russian Chamber Music Association, Seattle Music Teachers Association, Seattle International Piano Competition, and Bluthner International Piano Competition. Her achievement has led her to various opportunities of performance through media, colleges and orchestras. Janet has been invited to perform solo pieces at King’s Classic Music FM-Seattle, KPBX Public Radio, KHQ-Spokane TV and more. Janet was invited to play the Ravel piano concerto in G with the Eastern Washington University orchestra in 2014 followed by the Saint Saens concerto No.2 with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and Rachmaninoff concerto No.2 with the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra in 2018.

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2019 Junior Music for the Blind Awards Submitted by Lee Ann Cummings, Chair The second-place award winner in the NFMC Benzinger/Valentin Junior Blind Performance Award is Logan William Evans of Goodells, Michigan. Logan is a piano student of Ruth Fry in Port Huron Michigan and a member of Fry’s Fabulous Vilanos Junior Music Club.

The Southeastern Regional award winner in the NFMC Benzinger/ Valentin Junior Blind Performance Award is Yael Korc of Herndon, Virginia. Yael is a voice student of Dr. Alina Kirshon-Goldman.

HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY WINNER Alex Kim, Peachtree Corners, GA Teacher: Gayle Vann, Peachtree Corners, GA Alex Kim has studied piano since he was just five years old and has continued his studies of classical music since then.

He especially loves music from romantic composers such as Chopin, Beethoven, and Schubert. Throughout his studies, he has participated in various local competitions and won a 90-point cup from the National Federation of Music Clubs with the help and guidance of his piano teacher, Mrs. Gayle Vann.

Outside of piano, Alex loves robotics, technology and penguins.

He is graduating as his high school’s salutatorian and will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall studying computer science, but plans to keep playing piano and composing music.

INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY WINNER Joshua Green, Madison, Alabama Teacher: Diana Pettit, Athens, Alabama My name is Joshua Green. I am fourteen years old and I will be in the ninth grade in the fall. I’ve been taking piano since I was right years old. A little over a year ago my piano teacher began teaching me about composition, which I thoroughly enjoy.

My favorite subject in school is history. I enjoy playing grand strategy computer games, especially ones with a historical backdrop. I have been taking karate since I was five and I received my black belt last November. I now work as an assistant to one of the karate instructors. I like working with children and volunteer in the bus ministry and Vacation Bible School at my church each year.

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NFMC Biennial

The NFMC Agnes Fowler Junior Blind Composition Award recipient is Noah Johnson of Isle, Minnesota. Noah studies piano with Diana Bearmon at the MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis. The title of his composition is “Windy Waves”.

The first-place award winner in the NFMC Benzinger/Valentin Junior Blind Performance Award is Julia LaGrand of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Julia studies violin with Martha Bundra at the St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids. She is a member of Young Musicians Junior Club.

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JUNIOR DANCE

2019 Junior Dance Award Winners

by Gay Dill, NFMC Dance Chair Impressive and very talented junior dancers ranging in ages 14 to 18 auditioned for the 2019 Junior Dance Award. Here are the winners:

Ballet I First Place: Alexis Workowski, 14 years old, from St. Cloud, Florida. Her winning ballet number was the Medora variation from Le Corsaire.

Second Place: Camille Thrum, 14 years old, from St. Joseph, Michigan. Variation from a Tchaikovsky theme was her ballet number.

Theater Dance I First Place: Alexis Workowski, 14 years old, from St. Cloud, Florida. “No Regrets” was the lyrical dance Alexis choreographed herself Second Place: Kensington Travis, 13 years old, from Carthage, Texas. “Naughty” a jazz number she danced and sang the verses to.

Ballet II

No winners

Theater Dance II First Place: Courtney Croteau, 18 years old, from Davenport, Florida. “Walking Papers” a jazz number was her winning dance.

Second Place: Courtney Croteau, 18 years old, from Davenport, Florida. “Winter” a lyrical dance, was her winning number.

Alexis Workowski

Junior Composers Contest www.nfmc-music.org

Courtney Croteau

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JUNIOR DANCE

2019 Thelma Adams Robinson Ballet Award Winner (TARBA)

by Gay Dill, TARBA Award Chair Terri Jean Thomson, 17-year old dancer from Atlanta, Georgia, is the 2019 NFMC Ballet Award winner. Named for a former NFMC president, Thelma Adams Robinson, the biennial scholarship award in the amount of $2500.00, is awarded to the winner in the ballet audition, who plans to major in ballet in college and pursue a career in ballet.

Terri Jean previously studied at Atlanta Academy of Ballet before joining in 2018 the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory for the Sarasota Ballet in Sarasota, Florida. She is currently at the top level of the Trainee Program at the Conservatory.

Since joining the 2018 season, Terri Jean became the first recipient of the Muriel O’Neal Fund for the Performing Arts of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarship as well as receiving the Thelma Adams Robinson Ballet Award sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs. She recently entered the Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals in Atlanta 2019 and was awarded second place in the Senior Classical Division and made top 12 in Senior Contemporary. She later was invited to compete in the 2019 New York Finals last April and placed top 50 in the senior women’s soloist category. Terri Jean competed in a field of hundreds of dancer contestants from all over the country. Her performance and placement in the top 50 are a recognition that Terri Jean is a talented dancer in the ballet world.

In Terri Jean’s dance career, she has performed excerpts from many famous ballets including Don Quixote as Kitri, Diana and Acteon, Coppẻlia, Le Corsaire, Swan Lake, LaBayadẻre as Gamzatti, Sleeping Beauty as Aurora, and Giselle, to name a few. She also has been given the opportunity to create a piece on the Trainees of the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory titled “Senza Limiti”. This is Terri Jean’s 6th choreographed work since 2017.

Terri Jean submitted to the TARBA audition a dance tape which included 8 minutes of barre (tendu, adagio and petit allegro combination), grand allegro, grand elevation, and pirouttes; 2 minutes of two basic combinations en pointe; 2 minutes of combination from classical ballet Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty; 3 minutes of variation in costume, Kitri variation from the ballet, Don Quixote.

In declaring Terri Jean Thomson winner of the 2019 NFMC Ballet Award, the judges remarked that overall she did a good job.

Terri Jean Thomson

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JUNIOR WINNERS

2019 Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Awards submitted by Dr. John D. Kelly, NFMC Chair, Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Award First Place – National Winner Julia LaGrand Julia LaGrand is a rising sophomore at Grand Rapids Christian High School, and has been playing violin since she was 5. She has been a member since kindergarten of the Junior Music Clubs of St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids and has participated many years in Music Club Festivals. Julia enjoys playing violin in her school orchestra, at church, and as violinist of the Kanade Trio. As a soloist, Julia has performed with the Grand Rapids Classical Orchestra. She studies privately with Danielle Belen of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance, and has attended summer music festivals such as Center Stage Strings, Credo Music, and the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops. Julia is a Braille reader and writer and is four-time winner of the National Braille Challenge of the Braille Institute in Los Angeles.

Second Place – National Winner Caroline Maude Durham Caroline Durham, 17, recently graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Skyline High School in Salt Lake City and is one of a handful of students accepted into the Columbia-Juilliard exchange program, a joint program between Columbia University and The Juilliard School in New York City. She currently studies violin with Eugene Watanabe at the Gifted Music School and will be studying with Masao Kawasaki at the Juilliard School. As a student with a disability, Caroline has a soft spot for others who struggle. This past year she developed a music curriculum and taught music classes for The Children’s Center, an organization that provides support for children with disabilities or who suffer from abuse or trauma. Caroline enjoys science, particularly biology, and plans to study neuroscience at Columbia University and violin performance at The Juilliard School this fall, with a longterm goal of understanding how music affects the brain.

Attention Students with Disabilities: If you are a music student with a disability, are at least twelve years old and will not reach your nineteenth birthday by March 1, 2020, you should seriously consider participating in the Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Award.

Requirements and instructions can be found by going to the National Federation of Music Clubs website, and clicking on Competitions and Awards Junior Division. Scroll down to the Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Award where you will find the necessary information to enter.

I would encourage you to be very careful to submit all the information required. I know there are many of you gifted young musicians with disabilities out there and I want to see your many entries as March 1, 2020, approaches.

Don’t hide your talents. Share them with all of us.

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North Central Region Winner Noah Johnson Noah Johnson was born in 2001 in Minnesota. He was born 15 weeks premature and was diagnosed with ROP (retinopathy of prematurity) which claimed his eyesight shortly after birth. He started piano instruction at age 9, and from 2010 until 2013 took piano lessons with Laura Schmitz, and since 2013 he has taken lessons at the MacPhail Center for Music with Diana Bearmon.

Noah and his piano teacher Diana Bearmon were featured regionally in the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s monthly “Duets” article by Gail Rosenblum which provided a glimpse into their story and special relationship. Noah was also featured locally in the Mille Lacs Messenger’s “Young musical talent” article

by Diane Gibas. Noah was featured in an article titled “A Passion’s Perfect Pitch” which was published in the MacPhail’s “Take Note Newsletter”.

Noah loves to share his gift of music by performing. Noah has performed locally in his hometown of Isle, Minnesota at studio recitals, fundraisers, faith-based events, and church services. He has performed at Diana Bearmon’s studio piano recitals and the MacPhail Summer Extravaplaza events in 2013 through 2017. Noah was nominated to perform in a Keyboard Recognition Recital at MacPhail in 2014. Noah has been selected to perform at the 2015 and 2017 MacPhail Crescendo Piano Gala. Noah has earned trophies for passing five levels of MacPhail’s Crescendo Program.

Noah participated in the MacPhail Play-a-thon and earned a medal in 2018. Noah is also a talented percussionist and played in his school band and pep band. He also plays with the “Praise Team” band at his church. He plays the bongos, congas, cajón and trap set. Noah has been composing new pieces with a variety of musical concepts.

JUNIOR WINNERS

Southeastern Region Winner Sarah Zobel Sarah Zobel began taking piano lessons in 2009, at the age of 3, under Nancy Hochstetler of Joyful Sounds Suzuki Piano Studio. Sarah, now 12, has earned 8 consecutive superior ratings at the NFMC Solo Piano Festival. Although her diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy poses numerous challenges, having absolute pitch (perfect pitch) and a strong work ethic allow her to triumph over them, in fact, Sarah has not missed even one day of practice in over 5 1/2 years. She recently celebrated her graduation from Suzuki Book 3 with a solo lecture-recital highlighting the personal ailments and challenges the composers overcame. In addition to playing piano, Sarah enjoys playing Bass Clarinet in The Rock School Concert Band as well as participating in local Musical Theater productions.

South Central Region winner Joyce Yang Joyce Yang was born without her lower right forearm.

She is the daughter of Qing Yang and Lucy Jiang, and the sister of Stone Yang. Joyce has been taking piano lessons from Lesa Steel since she was four, and is constantly inspired and encouraged by Ms. Steel. She is currently fourteen, attending eighth grade at Central Middle School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Joyce enjoys singing, dancing, drawing, reading, hanging out with friends, and, of course, playing piano. Her passion for piano will continue to persist in her life.

ANNOUNCING the

Michael R. Edwards

Graduating Senior Performance Award In 1969, a certain high school senior aspired to pursue a degree in piano at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music. His dream was able to become a reality because of a generous scholarship awarded to him by Ford Lawton, the co-founder of the Morning Musicale of Fort Lauderdale. The student not only earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance but also was inspired to continue on and receive his Master of Music degree.

Fifty years later, that same student completed his second term as National Federation of Music Clubs President and announced his Past National President award at the 60th Biennial Convention held in Jacksonville this past June.

I am pleased to announce the new Michael R. Edwards Graduating Senior Performance Award.

This award will be given to a graduating high school senior pursuing a music performance degree in any instrument or voice who will be attending an accredited music school.

THE GUIDELINES FOR THIS AWARD ARE AS FOLLOWS: • The graduating senior must have earned at least one NFMC Federation cup.

• The repertoire for the audition must consist of three contrasting historical periods of music and one composition by an American composer.

• There will be one award in the amount of $4000 presented annually.

Complete information for this award will be found online at nfmc-music.org in September.

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Junior Poets Inspire Us!

Angie Greer 2019 Music in Poetry Winners submitted by Dr. Janie Gilliam, Chair Congratulations to the 2019 Winners of the Angie Greer Music in Poetry Contest! The five winning poems – one from each NFMC Region – are insightful and imaginative. Thanks to all the creative young poet-musicians who entered this year.

For all the latest information regarding the 2020 Angie Greer Contest, see the NFMC website – nfmc-music.org.

NORTH CENTRAL REGION “When You Find My Music, You Find Me”

By Alisha Wong When I was about five, It was the first time I ever let someone listen to my song.

My playing was anxious and hurried, And I hit a few notes wrong.

Once I completed playing, I remember turning around.

My friends weren’t even listening, And I walked away with a frown.

That was the first time I realized, Not everybody listened to what’s important to you.

People have their own agendas, And sometimes you’re not on their list too.

The older I grew, What became more personal was my art.

My poems, drawings, and music, All came from the heart.

I no longer showed anyone my songs, For they were an expression of trust.

And when no one would ever listen, What was there to discuss?

Of course, I still yearn for someone to hear my music, For it shows a part of my identity.

But, for now, I will wait, And not drown myself in self-pity.

But I believe one day, Someone will hear my song.

And they will smile at the notes being played, And we’ll both feel like we belong.

For when the music leads you to me, or me to you, I hope you one day know, you found a part of me too.

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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

“Playing Piano”

By Chanya Methaprayoon Sitting down at the piano, I relax my mind.

I put my feet on the pedals and find, Myself enrolled in a magical place, In the paths of the notes That my fingers trace.

My fingers glide across the keys, Creating a piece of art That in your mind, you can clearly see.

I work through the dynamics, Playing soft, medium, and loud, Trying to get Just the perfect sound.

Eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and quarter notes, you see, Work together to make A perfect harmony.

And finally, getting close, just around the bend, Now, here it is!

The piece comes to an end.

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NORTHEASTERN REGION

SOUTHEASTERN REGION

WESTERN REGION

“silence in music”

“Music”

“My experience in Amazing Major”

By Irene Amalara

By Amelia German

By Zach Simons

even if the rest of the world is silent,

The clear sound resonates

music can be heard.

Like wind chimes blown by a breeze

I’m in my room, just off to bed But there’s a noise I go into the hallway, but there’s nothing.

I wonder if I’m imagining things

Its beauty rings from wall to wall the silent whirr of the heater turning on,

Music fills the room.

fat raindrops falling onto your windowpane,

Each measure,

tapping fingers against an oak desk,

With its own tune and its own feeling,

the tinkle of glasses during a toast,

But together, a graceful melody

keys clacking away on a dusty keyboard,

Is composed.

wind rushing through a meadow of wheat,

Every sound is different

the blending of voices and lo-fi beats within a café,

As no snowflake is the same

an orchestra softly plucking strings to tune,

As a small gust of air lifts up a leaf.

chirping birds alerting you to the morning sun,

Music is all around us:

the monotone beeping of a microwave, a muffled bass vibrating from a party nearby, waves lapping beside a shore of course sand, the cacophony of noise coming from a busy highway,

And music lifts us up

In every corner of every town.

From an instrument playing To a pencil hitting a table, The harmony voyages From ear to ear.

On the earth, music is playing.

if you clear your mind,

It only stops to take a breath.

if you open your ears to anything and everything that it detects,

Without music The world would be an empty place.

even if the rest of the world is silent, music can be heard.

It was almost like it wasn’t there but the sound persisted I went into the dining room Hmm… still nothing.

I started to second guess myself…

“One more room,” I told myself So I went into the living room…

And there it was in all its beauty and splendor— my new piano.

It was almost like it was calling to me So, I sat down and played my favorite song “Dragon Hunt” in A Major It was like when you wake up on Christmas morning The music flowed through me Like a million colors thrown on a painting It was like every thing around me had changed When my experience ended, I went back into my room I got into my warm bed I thought: “Ah, what a wonderful day.”

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2019 NFMC Martha Marcks Mack Junior Vocal Award Winners

by Kristin Ivers, NFMC Martha Marcks Mack Junior Vocal Award Chair The Martha Marcks Mack Junior Vocal Award was established in 2013 to honor Martha Marcks Mack of Kuhnsville, PA. Three awards are given in the amounts of $1500, $1000, and $500. The awards are given each year to deserving and talented singers in High School grades 10, 11, 12 for the purpose of further musical study. The goal of these awards is to encourage young singers toward a musical career.

This year we had 9 applicants submit videos to be adjudicated. The judges enjoyed very fine performances and had quite a task choosing three winners!

The 2019 First Place winner is Emily Steele. Emily is a senior honors student at Simsbury High School in Simsbury, Connecticut and is a vocal student of Nancy L. Andersen. Emily has enjoyed singing at the Berkshire Choral International, participating in vocal programs at Miami University, Westminster Choir College, the Washington National Opera Institute, Emily Steele and the Metropolitan Opera High School Intensive. Emily will be attending Brigham Young University this fall, where she will study vocal performance and continue to pursue a professional opera career. Congratulations!

The 2019 Second Place winner is Madeleine LeBeau. Madeleine is a junior at Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia and is a vocal student of Nancy MacArthur Smith. Madeleine was a 1st place winner in the Virginia NATS student auditions this past year for the Musical Theatre category and 2nd place in the Classical Voice category. She also placed first Madeleine LeBeau at the Northern Virginia Music Teachers’ Association Musical Theatre Competition and was named to Virginia’s All State Chorus. Congratulations!

Kaylan Hernandez

The 2019 Third Place winner is Kaylan Hernandez. Kaylan is a senior at New World School of the Arts High School in Miami, Florida and is a vocal student of Dr. Jennifer Tipton. She has sung in the New World Choir for 4 years and has participated, as well, in local community church choirs.

She will be pursuing her Bachelor degree in vocal performance at Stetson University in the fall. Congratulations!

Honorable Mention was also eagerly extended to Alexa Morgan, a junior from Lenexa, Kansas, for her artistic performance.

The judges for our 2019 Competition were Drs. Mark and Molly Johnson. Drs. Mark and Molly Johnson are dynamic, committed vocal artists and passionate teachers. It is their joy to take their professional performance and stage directing experience and share it as they train emerging artists in the study of voice and performance. Together they have owned and operated a private voice studio since 1991 in addition to their work as college/ university music professors.

They are long-standing, active members of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), for which they regularly serve as adjudicators and have served in numerous leadership positions.

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State Buzz INDIANA Indiana Federation of Music Clubs State News Submitted by Stephen Z. Gruoner Indiana Federation of Music Clubs held their 99th Annual State Convention and Honors Recital on May 31st - June 1st, 2019 at Sursa Hall at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, with Lisa P. Cremer, IFMC State President, presiding over the state meetings on Friday, May 31st, 2019.

Peg Bryan and IFMC State President – Lisa P. Cremer

During the festivities on Saturday, June 1st, 2019, IFMC State President Lisa P. Cremer recognized one of Indiana’s own.

“Peg Bryan, we would like to present you with this lifetime achievement award for all of your years of dedicated service to our organization. Peg, you have worked hard for our state and for your colleagues but most of all, for the young musicians spanning our country.

Peg has served as President of IFMC. She has been the NE Region Vice President.

She has been dedicated to the Chautauqua Institute to help young opera hopefuls to gain experience in roles. She has worked hard to raise money for these scholarships and continues to be generous individually, as well.

Peg has served on countless committees and chair positions at the National level and she

and her husband, Les, rarely miss a meeting, regardless of where it is in the US! Peg is our colleague and good friend and she has always been someone to rely on for her wisdom. She has greatly helped us rebuild our organization over the past 6 years spending many hours on bylaws, procedures etc.

KENTUCKY Memorial Award for Composition Submitted by David Moore Jr. The first day of National Music Week was an appropriate day to present the first David Moore Jr. Memorial Award for Composition in Lexington. After David’s untimely death at the age of 16 in April 2018, his family and friends established a Memorial Award to promote his passionate love of composing by encouraging composing among young musicians. The Award will be given annually to the winner of the state Junior Composers Contest.

NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Junior Awards Day

May L. Man, David Moore, Sr., Brinna Voss, Maria LeRose, and Barbara Herbener .

Carolyn Miller, widely known for her many compositions listed in the Federation bulletin, served as judge for the first Award, and Brinna Voss was the winner. Brinna played her winning compositions, “Summer Showers”, at the Festival Cup Recital on May 5th and was awarded a beautiful plaque. Both David’s father, David Moore, Sr., and his teacher, May L. Man, were present to congratulate Brinna, along with Junior Composers’ Chair, Maria LeRose, and State President, Barbara Herbener.

LOUISIANA Pictured with the IFMC Honors Recital Winners, are Jennifer Derr (left), and IFMC State President Lisa P. Cremer (right)

in the LFMC festivals in piano solos, hymns and duets. Emily also participated in many other local piano competitions, winning first place in the Allen Fleming Piano Auditions during her Emily Otken senior year. She also was a twelve-year member of the Livingston Parish Children’s Choirs auditioned Chorale and in the Gifted Talented Music and Drama school programs. She is a volunteer pianist and soloist for Live Oak United Methodist Church.

She now attends LSU majoring in Biological Science with a minor in Political Science and works in the Respiratory Immunology and Toxicology Research Lab. She has volunteered in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Ochsner Medical Center for three summers, was a summer intern with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and volunteers with Mighty Moms and Blue Star Moms.

Emily Otken, a student of Melanie Rushing in Denham Springs, LA, won three twelve year superior cups, each totaling 60 points,

It was history in the making when the doors were opened for the 25th Annual NCFMC Junior Awards Day celebration on May 11, 2019, at Western Avenue Baptist Church in Statesville. Attending were Festival Award Winners, Royalty Candidates and Judges, teachers, family members and Federation friends including State President Joel Adams, who has been successful in securing funds to build up endowments which will support NCFMC Awards at all levels for the future.

State Second Vice President and Junior Counselor Lynn Wilemon directed the Royalty Auditions, and the winners were: King of Music Eric Wang (student of Olga Urick), Queen of Music Stephanie Wang (student of Florence Ko), Prince of Music Ricky Aron (student of Rick Setzer), Princess of Music Katie Dong (Randall Jones), Lord of Music Benjamin Luo (Florence Ko), Lady of Music Rachel Wang (Irena Hramenkova), Page Boy Rensho Sati-Choi and Page Girl Joanna Cao (both students of Galina Makerevitch).

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Royalty winners – from left to right: Top row Eric Wang, Katie Dong, Stephanie Wang, Ricky Aron: Robert Setzer. Bottom row - Rachel Wang, Joanna Cao, Rensho Sato-Choi, Benjamin Luo.

Greensboro winners – from left to right: Top row: Caity Smith, Avery Smith, Lauren Southwell, Jonathan Wang, David Niu, Ricky Aron.

Bottom row: Xinting Chen, Chloe Lin, Edward Zhu, Benjamin Luo, Josephine Niu, Kevin Xu.

After the competition, the King and Queen and their Court were presented in concert for their adoring subjects, who were treated to a splendid performance of the winning compositions.

State Festival Awards Winners followed with a second Awards Concert. These winners were chosen from 91 entrants for the Junior Festival Competitions held on April 13, 2019 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, conducted by State Scholarship Chairman Rick Setzer.

Piano Solo Awards presented were the Marlene Speece Clifford Memorial MD-l to Avery Smith (student of Natalya Balashova), Mary Davis Memorial MD-II to Xinting Chen (student of Randall Jones), Josephine Sande MD-III to Edward Zhu (Florence Ko), Elizabeth Terrell Memorial D-I to Ricky Aron (Robert Setzer), Maxine Fountain Memorial D-II to Chloe Lin (Florence Ko), Norma Alexander VD-l to Benjamin Luo (Florence Ko), NCFMC Past Presidents Award VD-II to Jonathan Wang (Irena Hramenkova), Thursday Morning MC of Winston Salem MA-l to Josephine Niu (Florence Ko), and the Hinda Honigman MA-II to David Niu (Florence Ko).

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The Estelle Brady Piano Concerto Award went to Kevin Xu (student of Florence Ko.) Lauren Southwell (student of Tasi Matthews) was recipient of the Benjamin Swalin Strings Award. And the three vocal awards presented were Marion Owrid Heal Art Song to Caity Smith (Teresia Queen) the Anne Graham McCurdy Art Song to Lainey Johnson and the Nettie Loflin Musical Theater Award to Debra Grace McCoy (both students of Melody Beaty.

Two Sara Copley Moore Folk Singing Cups were awarded: Age 9-13 to Sydnee Walker (student of Lorraine Robinson) and Age 14-18 to Caity Smith (Teresia Queen). Hymn Playing Cups went to Jeffrey Lyons (Class I) and Natalie Lyons (Class II); Peggy Robinson Matthews Cups to Jack Zamudio (Class III) and Merrill Doherty (Class IV). Also, the John & Jonsey Queen Cup to Carson Garcia (Class V).

By the end of this glorious day, set to the sound of enormous applause and approval, more than $8,000 in Award Checks, Hymn and Folk Singing Cups, Medallions and Certificates of Excellence had been presented to our Federation Juniors. The reception which followed gave the opportunity for all to enjoy refreshments and express congratulations for the year’s accomplishments and progress.

NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota FMC Jr. Composer Contest Entries State composition chairman, Sharon Wesbrook, announced winners in the North Dakota Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composition Competition.

Level I – 1st - Peyton Blom, “The Dancing Waterfall” and Level II – 1st - Aiden Blom, “Miracles.” Aiden Blom is a 5th grader in Detroit Lakes. He started taking lessons 2 1/2 years ago under Peyton Blom the guidance of Sharon Wesbrook. He is also learning to play the French horn. He has taught himself to play the steel drum, lap harp, accordion, and recorder.

In addition to music, Aiden loves animals. His parrot, Seymour, loves to sit on his shoulder as he plays piano. “Miracles” was written as a memorial to his pet fish, Murphy.

Peyton Blom is from Detroit Lakes. She

has also been taking piano lessons from Sharon Wesbrook for 2 1/2 years. Peyton also gets musical inspiration from her 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Schuld. She is teaching herself to play drums and guitar. Her other interests include dance, gymnastics, singing, and acting.

“Dancing Waterfall” is dedicated to her poodle, Daisy.

Level III – 1st Place – Marit Ellingson, student of Amy Paukert. Marit is 15 years old and attends Dakota Prairie High School in Petersburg, ND. Marit has entered the contest three times, Marit Ellingson also receiving 1st place in 2017. This year Marit’s winning piece was a solo for piano titled “Swan’s Melody”.

Level III, 2nd Place – Zachary Turner Age 15, attends Shiloh Christian School in Bismarck, ND. Of his Zachary Turner composition,“Keys of Thunder.”Zach says, “I was inspired to start composing after I heard another student play her composition at our spring recital last year.”

Level III, 3rd – Grant Oakland, 13, a student at Simle Jr. Grant Oakland High, Bisamrck, ND. When I learned to play Fur Elise, it triggered my creativity to write a piece in A minor. I just love composing. His composition is “Jazzy Travelers.”

Level IV – 1st – Liza Miller, age 17, is Liza Miller homeschooled. Liza says, “I’ve suffered from anxiety since I was 10.

Since I started taking medication, I know what peace feels like, and that was my inspiration for “Spirit of Peace.”

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PENNSYLVANIA Junior Schubert Club – Oil City The Junior Schubert Club overall achievement point winners for the 2018-2019 season are from left, Hannah Nicholson, third place; Anna Fleming, second place; and Lydia Nicholson, first place. Junior Club members earned points for performance, memory work, attendance, serving as officers or program chairman, accompanying the Junior Hymn, Pennsylvania, or the Together We Sing selection, and for participating in a music program at a local nursing home, Oakwood Heights.

From left, Hannah Nicholson, third place; Anna Fleming, second place; and Lydia Nicholson, first place.

SOUTH CAROLINA Crescent Heritage Junior Music Club The Crescent Heritage Junior Music Club had a great time studying Barbershop Quartets at their September 13, 2018, meeting at the home of their teacher, Gilda Hendricks. To get into the spirit, everyone grew mustaches! Mrs. Hendricks, pictured below, is also the new SCFMC President.

Crescent Heritage Junior Music Club with Easley City Mayor, Larry Bagwell signing a special proclamation regognizing Nation Music Week.

VIRGINIA Constance Weber, 17, from Alexandria, Virginia, has made music a central theme of her life. She started piano with her teacher Nancy MacLachlan 11 years ago, and has since completed all 8 grades of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, as well as her Associate and Diploma in piano performance.

A recent graduate of St. Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries, she Constance Weber participated in the audition only St. Cecilia Chorale for two years, and qualified for the Tri-M music honors society in her junior year. She frequently played for mass at school, and has developed an interest in organ and liturgical music. In September, she will be attending Christendom College in Front Royal, minoring in church music. Constance also studies singing and is an accomplished Highland Dancer.

Concerto, Guitar Solo, Vocal SoloArt Song and Vocal Solo-Musical Theater.

While the district Federation Festivals offer an opportunity for critiques, ratings and points Liam Wells/Tomjanovich, earned for gold Primary 4 Piano solo - 1st cup trophies for place all students, this unique competition gives the “Superior” students a challenge in that they are able to compete with their peers and have an opportunity to “win”. Students and teachers can reach for higher expectations which will be beneficial in the future.

Students played their required festival piece and were judged by a panel of three judges. Each event and class was divided so that there were no more than 10 students in each division, allowing more students to win awards. Each division had one winner and up to three honorable mentions. The winners received trophies and the honorable mentions received ribbons. In addition, monetary scholarships were awarded in classes Medium and above. The scholarships were possible due to very generous donations from our WFMC members.

This is the sixth year that the Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs has held this event.

The entrants increased from a little over 300 the first year to well over 900 this year. The WFMC is already planning for the 2020 State Festival Competition.

WISCONSIN Submitted by Jeanne F. Hryniewicki WFMC State Festival Competition Co-Chair

Crescent Heritage Junior Music Club studying Barbershop Quartets.

The club also held a meeting on April 24, 2019, at the office of the Easley City Mayor, Larry Bagwell. Mayor Bagwell signed a special proclamation recognizing National Music Week with students of Gilda Hendricks.

The Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs held its sixth annual State Festival Competition on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the University of Wisconsin, Peck Center for the Arts, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Any student who received a Superior rating in his/her 2019 district Federation Festival was eligible to compete. Over ninety teachers from Wisconsin entered students in the following events: Piano Solo, Piano Duet, Piano Concerto, Hymn Playing, String Solo, String Concerto, Woodwind Solo, Woodwind

Wisconsin State Festival Competition performers.

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MEET THE CHAIR

e M e t o t Y e o c u! i N Getting to Know Your Junior Award Chairs

Laurie M. Marshall Stillman Kelley Chair NFMC Stillman Kelley Chair, Laurie M. Marshall brings a lifetime of voice and piano performance, pedagogy, competition adjudication, and arts administration experience to the National Federation of Music Clubs. Marshall currently serves as the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs Immediate Past President specializing in Leadership Education; MTNA MI Performance Competition Chair; Chicago Area MTA First Vice President of Programs and Professional Development; and non-profit organizations including the NAGC as a Gifted and Talented Education Specialist; and NAP Parliamentarian specializing in Bylaws and Administrative Manuals.

Marshall completed her graduate studies in gifted and talented education, and continued her work in voice, piano, and theatre at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN where she taught at the prestigious IU College of Gifted and Talented Youth.

Later, Marshall served as the Director of G & T and Magnet School of Performing Arts, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey.

Laurie M Marshall is the teacher/director of The Children’s Academy with studios in Chicago, IL and Saint Joseph, MI, where she maintains a full-time studio with students representing more than twelve countries, including domestic and international online lessons, and mentors young music educators. Marshall is a frequent state, national, and international guest lecturer. She is celebrating fifty years in church music ministry where she started as a young church choir member and long-time cantor.

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2019-20 NFMC Awards-at-a-Glance NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS President: Frances Nelson 2018-2019 COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS CHART Chair: Competitions and Awards Board & Division Dr. George Keck, 2112 Hinson Rd #23, Little Rock, AR 72212, kecko@obu.edu Application form numbers listed can be found on the NFMC website: www.nfmc-music.org

BIENNIAL JUNIOR AWARDS Junior age: Must not have reached the 19th birthday by March 1.

Deadline for Application

Application NFMC Chair Form #

$500 1st Place (for further study) $250 2nd Place

March 1, even Numbered years

JR 14-2

Suzanne Carpenter PO Box 357275 Gainesville, FL 32635 treasurer@ffmc-music.org

Paid by private donor

$500 (Intermediate) $1,000 (High School)

March 1, odd numbered years

JR 8-2

James Schnars 331 Cleveland St. #804 Clearwater, FL 33755 727-400-4305

$20

$2,500

February 1, even numbered years

JR 10-2

Gay Dill 814 South Second St Atwood, KS 67730 Gaydill1@att.net

Name

Category

Age Limit

Entry Fee

Amount of Award

NFMC Claire Ulrich Whitehurst (Flanagan) Piano Awards

PIANO SOLO

High School: Grades 10-11-12 Must not have reached 18th birthday by application deadline

$10

NFMC Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Awards

COMPOSITION

Intermediate: Grades 7-8-9 High School: Grades 10-11-12

NFMC Thelma A. Robinson Award in Ballet honoring a Past National President

BALLET

Must have reached the 13th but not the 19th birthday by January 1, odd-numbered years)

ANNUAL JUNIOR AWARDS Members of the Junior Division should also check NFMC Summer Scholarships, as various age levels are included in Summer Music Center opportunities.

Deadline for Application

Application NFMC Chair Form #

$1,500 - 1st Place $1,000 - 2nd Place $500 – 3rd Place

March 1

JR 21-2

Kristin Ivers 1419 Keller Ave Williamsport, PA 17701 Kivers210@gmail.com

$10

$1,000 – 1st Place $500 – 2nd Place

May 1

JR 20-2

Delores Blaser 4404 Heritage drive, Lawrence, KS 66047

Must have reached the 12th but not the 19th birthday by application deadline

$10

$2000—1st Place $1,500—2nd Place 1 award of $1,000 in each of the five regions.

March 1

JR 16-2

Dr. J. D. Kelly 3204 Ashwood Dr Jonesboro, AR 72404 jkelly@astate.edu

PIANO, VOICE, ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS

Must be in High School

NONE

$1,000

February 1

NFMC Stillman Kelley National Instrumental Awards

INSTRUMENTAL

Must not have reached the 19th birthday by March 1

$10

$1,500 – 1st Place (for further study) $750 – 2nd Place $500 – 3rd Place 5 regional awards @ $250 each

February 1 (to state chair)

JR 13-2

Laurie Marshall 4021 Ravinia Ter Saint Joseph MI 49085 laurie@ thechildrensacademy.us

NFMC Thelma Byrum Piano Award in Stillman Kelley Auditions.

(Kelley & Byrum awards cannot be applied for separately)

PIANO

NFMC Benzinger/Valentin Junior Music for the Blind Performance Awards

INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL

March 1

JR 18-2

Lee Ann Cummings 146 W Pinebrook Dr Brandon, MS 39047 cummings-lee28@att.net

Name

Category

Age Limit

Entry Fee

Amount of Award

NFMC Martha Marcks Mack Junior Vocal Award

Vocal

High School Grades: 10 – 11 – 12 Must not have reached the 19th birthday by application deadline

$10

NFMC Lana M. Bailey Piano Concerto Awards Honoring a Past National President

Piano Concerto

High School Senior who has not reached the 19th birthday by May 1

NFMC Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Awards

INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL

NFMC Herman and Mary Neumann Award to Interlochen Arts Academy

dblaser@sunflower.com

Interlochen Arts Academy Interlochen MI 49643

$500 for further study

Must have reached the 10th birthday but not the 19th birthday by application deadline

$10

$1,000 – 1st Place $500 – 2nd Place 1 - $250 award in each of the five NFMC Regions

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NFMC Dance Awards (Jazz, Lyrical or Tap)

BALLET and THEATER DANCE

Must have reached the 11th but not the 19th birthday by application deadline

$10

Age 11-14: Ballet and/or Theater Dance (Jazz, Lyrical or Tap) $200 – 1st Place $100 – 2nd Place Age 15-18: Ballet and/or Theater Dance (Jazz, Lyrical or Tap) $400 – 1st Place $200 – 2nd Place

May 1

JR 17-2

Mona Nicholas 1815 Bellewood Road Jackson, MS 39211 mona_nicholas@hotmail. com

NFMC Mary Alice Cox Awards

CELLO OR DOUBLE BASS

Must not have reached the 19th birthday as of application deadline

$20

$2,000 – 1st Place $1,500 – 2nd Place $1,000 - 3rd Place

March 1

JR 9-2

Matt Miller 13819 W. National Ave New Berlin, WI 53151

mattmillerbass@aol.com

NFMC Agnes Fowler Junior Blind Composition Award

COMPOSITION

Must have reached the 10th but not the 19th birthday by application deadline

$10 per manuscript

$1,000

March 1

JR 15-2

Lee Ann Cummings 146 W Pinebrook Dr Brandon, MS 39047

NFMC Angie Greer Music in Poetry Awards

POETRY

Must not have reached the 19th birthday by February 1

$5

Five $100 awards

February 1

JR 12-1

Jordon Young 1208 Pioneer Ave. St. Joseph MI 49085

cummings-lee28@att.net

Jordon.young@outlook.com

NFMC National Music Week Essay Contest

ESSAY

Must be in grades 7 through 12

NONE

$75 in each of the 50 states

January 10 (to regional chair)

AR 13-1

Ellen Leapaldt 10612 24th St E Edgewood, WA 98372 museiff@msn.com

NFMC Wendell Irish Viola Awards

VIOLA

Must have reached the 12th but not the 19th birthday by application deadline

$10

$1,750 – 1st Place $1,000 – 2nd Place One $300 Award in each of the 5 NFMC Regions

February 1 to state chair

JR 11-2

Dr. George Keck 2112 Hinson Rd. #23 Little Rock, AR 72212 keckg@att.net

Marilyn Caldwell Piano Awards

PIANO SOLO

High School Grades 10-11-12

$10

$1,000 – 1st Place $500 – 2nd Place

March 1

JR 19-2

Linda Lind 8905 Longmead Court Burke VA 22015 lindalindva@gmail.com

NFMC Michael R. Edwards Graduating Senior Performance Award honoring a Past National President

Scholarship for Music Major

Graduating HS Senior year of the award

$20

$4,000

May 1

JR 22-1

Michael R. Edwards 3900 Galt Ocean Dr #317 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 micedwards@aol.com

JUNIOR COMPOSERS Chair: Pat Steege, 502 ½ N Oak St, Lake City, MN 55041; psteege@mjssecurity.com Application Deadline for Application Form #

Name

Age Limit

Entry Fee

Amount of Award

Class I

9 and under

$5 per entry plus state entry fee

$150-1st Place, $125-2nd Place, and 2 incentive awards at $100 each

JR 7-2

February 1 to State Chair

Class II

10-12

$5 per entry plus state entry fee

$175-1st Place, $125-2nd Place, and 2 incentive awards at $100 each

JR 7-2

February 1 to State Chair

Class III

13-15

$5 per entry plus state entry fee

$225-1st Place, $175-2nd Place, and $150-3rd-Place John and Margaret Pierson award; 3 Incentive Awards $125 each

JR 7-2

February 1 to State Chair

Class IV

16-18

$5 per entry plus state entry fee

$300-1st Place, $200-2nd Place, $150-3rd Place Olga Klein Nelson Award, and 4 Incentive Awards of $150. $250—Outstanding string composition. $150—Outstanding piano composition, Laura K. Wilson Memorial Award honoring Dorothy Dann Bullock.

JR 7-2

February 1 to State Chair

Included in fee above; Not to be applied for separately

Class I: 2 at $100 in the five Regions Class II: 2 at $100 in the five Regions Class III: 3 awards at $100 in the five Regions Class IV: 3 awards at $100 in the five Regions

NFMC Oscar Valentin Regional Awards

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Instructions for Award Applicants COMPETITION AND AWARDS (C&A) CHART The C&A Chart may be downloaded from www.nfmc-music. org or ordered from NFMC Headquarters, 1646 Smith Valley Rd. Greenwood IN 46142. The Chart includes only endowed NFMC Awards. Check Individual State Federation websites for possible additional awards.

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All NFMC award applications must be submitted online by uploading them to the NFMC website.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT Applicants for individual awards must be native-born/naturalized U.S. citizens. (Exception: Lynn Freeman Olson Composition, Lynn Freeman Olson Piano Pedagogy Award, Ruth Morse Wilson Handbell Award and International Music Camp – at least 50% of IMC award recipients must be U.S. citizens.)

NFMC MEMBERSHIP Applicants must be NFMC members either by individual, organizational or associate group affiliation before applications are accepted. (Exception: Young Artist Awards, Ellis Piano Duo Awards, National Music Week Essay, Ruth Morse Wilson Handbell Award, Centennial Chamber Music Commendation, Summer Music Center Awards, and the three Armed Forces Awards.)

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(Exception: NFMC Veterans Awards where entrants may win first place awards multiple times but not consecutively, and the Jr. Composers competition in which first place winners may compete in a different category but not the same category.)

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