KFMC Festivals

NFMC Festivals Program

The Festivals Program of the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) provides an opportunity for music students to perform before judges and receive constructive evaluations of their performances. The Festivals are open to all members of the NFMC through state federations organized under the NFMC. The Festivals are designed to create a deeper interest in American and international music for each student participant.  In addition, the Festivals Program sets a goal for its participants to reach of high standards of musical achievement. 

The Festivals Program is not a student competition.  The main goal of the Program is to present Festival participants performance opportunities at all skill levels.  In turn, participants build confidence in their abilities and deepen their love of playing their chosen instrument.

Junior Clubs

Each adult member of the Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs may form a studio or group of students into what is known in the federation as a junior club. Those students are then eligible to participate in all Federation events, including the Federation Festivals program.  To federate a studio into a junior club, a music teacher should fill out and submit an application to federate a studio, and pay the annual required local and state dues to the KFMC Treasurer.  Contact the KFMC Treasurer, Laura Steidle, for more information.

Festivals are only one of many offerings for a music teacher to provide opportunities for students. Federating a junior club through the KFMC allows students to participate in other state and national competitions, awards, scholarships, and music camps. 

Kentucky Festivals

The Kentucky Federation of Music Club festivals serve students across the state. Because of the festivals, music  students have opportunities to perform in many events, including solo piano, piano ensemble, strings, voice, music theory, a variety of other instruments, and dance. 

Teachers are responsible for compliance with all policies and rules as published in the NFMC Federation Festivals Bulletin, including the selection of acceptable repertoire for each instrument and level of ability. The Federation Festivals Bulletin may be purchased through the NFMC.

State Chair

The KFMC Festivals state chair is Dr. Maria LeRose.  She can be reached at 859-475-8175; her email address is marialerose@me.com