All Things Festival

The NFMC Festivals Program is designed to give Junior (age 18 and younger) and Adult member musicians of all abilities the opportunity to perform and receive a yearly evaluation in a non-competitive environment. Participation in NFMC Festivals promotes music study, stimulates interest in the musical literature of both the USA and the world, and encourages each participant to reach a high standard of musical achievement. The NFMC Festivals Cup Award Plan and Honor Certificates offer additional incentives to encourage continued participation in NFMC Festivals.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

February 11, 2023 – Ponca City, First United Methodist Church
March 4, 2023 – Bartlesville, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
March 4, 2023 – Ada, East Central University
March 25, 2023 – Poteau, United Methodist Church
March 25, 2023 – Tulsa, Saied Music Company
April 1, 2023 – Chickasha, USAO

April 29, 2023 – State Festival (Ada)

State and District Chairs

Junior/State Festival ChairDonna Caldwell
District 1Suzi Lenhart
District 2Marilyn Bruce
District 5 Co-ChairsNatlynn Hayes
Moriah Schmidt
District 6Johnna Isaacs
District 9 Co-ChairsAllison Yates
Jonetta Hinkle
District 10Amanda Welch

Resources

The NFMC Festivals webpage provides information about and access to many of the forms and resources needed to prepare students for festival and to run a successful local festival.

Lisa Smith
NFMC Festival Chair 2015-2021
NFMC Festivals Bulletin Editor 2021-2025
Festival training information given at 2021 OFMC State Convention
https://bit.ly/SmithOFMC

Vivace Training Given by Amanda Welch. Here is a link to the Vivace support page: https://help.nfmc-music.org/