PARADE OF AMERICAN MUSIC

PARADE OF AMERICAN MUSIC

Online "digital" competition (provide YouTube link below)
National Federation of Music Clubs
* * * Parade of American Music * * *

SHARE YOUR PERFORMANCE - VIRTUAL!

Each student will receive a Certificate of Participation.
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Entry fee: $10

PAYMENT: zelle to orlandomusicclub@gmail.com

Virtual Recital Opportunity
Your students are invited to share their talent.

NFMC wishes to encourage performance of American music; to bring more recognition to American composers; to stimulate public appreciation and awareness of American music; and to broaden the knowledge of American music.

REQUIREMENTS
- Music by American Composer
- Duration: 5 minutes or less
- Memorization not required, but encouraged.
- Open to all instruments and voice.
- Submit digitally via YouTube link.
- Deadline 11:59 pm Saturday, November 15.
Young musicians of all ages are encouraged to apply, especially those who may not have much experience but are enthusiastic about sharing their musical abilities.

The video-recording must be a single take (with live accompanist, if needed). Upload to YouTube channel (teacher or student/parent). Set sharing option as either “Public” or “Unlisted” - rather than "Private".

Questions - Jeannine Mongeon: orlandomusicclub@gmail.com

* AMERICAN Composer
Must be either native born or "naturalized"

WINNERS: Opportunity

STEINWAY PIANO GALLERY
"Star Student Recital"
4:30 pm Sunday, January 11
The National Federation of Music Clubs observes American Music Month annually in November through the Parade of American Music. Thank you for your interest in this annual event!
TEACHER INFORMATION:
OMC Teacher*

First NameLast NameFFMC Junior Club
CONFIRM DIVISION (age as of Dec 1, 2025)*

Ages 10 and UnderAges 11 to 14Ages 15 to 18
NOVEMBER 15 DEADLINE

CONTEST OPENCONTEST CLOSED
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Duration
MInutes

ENTRANT*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
mm-dd-yyyy
Entrant's Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Selection
(Must be by an American Composer - born in USA or naturalized)
Composer
Duration
Instrument
The Judges will need a "copy" of the music. Please upload a PDF.
PDF OF SCORE*

Score - For Judge's Use
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YouTube Link*
labeled "public" or "unlisted"
YouTube Link
About the Composer
PLEASE PROVIDE A SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Entrant's Music Background
Such as years of study, interests, favorite composer(s)...
If entrant is a minor, under age 18, the parent or legal guardian must complete form on behalf of the applicant.
Parent/Legal Guardian's Name

First NameLast NameEmail
PARENT: By your initials below, you verify that the information provided in this application is true and that you understand that the judge's decision is final and cannot be appealed. There is a no refund policy.
Parent initials
Entrant or parent, if minor
OPTIONAL

Please provide a high-resolution photo (JPEG) for publicity purposes.
PHOTO OF PERFORMER - OPTIONAL

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MEDIA RELEASE - if minor

I grant Orlando Music Club permission to share my child's name, photo, achievement on its website, FaceBook page, and for other publicity purposes, such as the FFMC Sharps & Flats Newsletter.I DO NOT grant Orlando Music Club permission to share my child's name, photo, achievement on its website, FaceBook page, and for other publicity purposes, such as for the FFMC Sharps & Flats Newsletter.

Title
(Must be by an American Composer - born in USA or naturalized)
Composer
About the Composer
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Instrument
Duration
About the piece - optional
Genre, date written
2025 Registrations:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14rDvMcRpM7DsSTYcq6zT1TX1q3_d1wIB5f5-7PCkSY4/edit?usp=sharing
Please upload a PDF of the music score for the judge's use.
MUSIC SCORE - PDF

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