NFMC and IFMC Mission Statement and Objectives

NFMC's mission statement is "To support and develop American music and musicians." The NFMC objective is to bring into working relation with one another music clubs and other musical organizations and individuals directly or indirectly associated with musical activity, for the purpose of aiding and encouraging musical education and developing and maintaining high musical standards throughout American and other countries.

The Adult Clubs, are working groups of members that:
e Promote American Music and Musicians
e Aid and encourage Music Education and appreciation of the Arts

Adult Clubs of the IFMC:

· Create monthly programs that are informative and educational

· Share musical performances and/or lecture series

· Support school and community musical performances

· Raise funds for specific music projects in our communities and schools

· Share the friendships found in work well done

· Offer gratifying leadership and membership roles

· Welcome those who appreciate and enjoy music

· Can apply for a $500 annual IFMC scholarship award to an Adult club or club member and other NFMC adult awards for handbell choirs, American Music, and much more

Other Opportunities to Serve:

 Collegiate Clubs – Offer music education and music therapy awards, as well as a variety of performance awards on a state, regional and National level.  IFMC offers $400 first place awards to student audition winners.

Junior Clubs – involve grade school through high school music students in performance and composition awards as well as the Federation Festivals.  IFMC annually awards 5 summer campships of $300 each through its Junior Festival program.