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Celebrate National Music Week: "Music is...Unstoppable" May 4-11th
The National Federation of Music Clubs, (NFMC) sponsors the National Music Week with an objective “to create an understanding and appreciation of the value of music in the home, the community, the nation, and the world.”
May 4-11, 2025 Music is... Unstoppable
May 4-11, 2025 Music is... Unstoppable
Fill out the survey below to share your plans for National Music Week, and to see how other people are celebrating throughout our state, county and world.
Fill out the survey below to share your plans for National Music Week, and to see how other people are celebrating throughout our state, county and world.
Purpose
Purpose
To invite all ages and national affiliate organizations to promote quality music education and the promotion of creative and performing arts in the United States by celebrating in communities throughout the nation.
National Music Week History
National Music Week History
Following the sporadic observances of musical presentations, Charles M. Tremaine was the catalyst for an official National Music Week, and the first National Music Week was observed in 1924 in 452 cities and towns. Otto Kahn, Metropolitan Opera board chair served as NMW chair, and NFMC President Mrs. John F. Lyons served on the first NMW committee. President Calvin Coolidge served as the first Honorary Chair. Additional NMW historical information can be found in the book “National Music Week” by Charles M. Tremaine.
Celebrating for Over 100 Years
Celebrating for Over 100 Years
1915 - National Week of Song
1917 - First appearance of Music Week in Music Trades Review
1919 - First city observance in Boise, ID. DeForest Music Week in Sharon, PA, Dallas Music Day, & Music Week in Navasota, TX
1920 - Music Week, NY
1924-1957 - First National Observance Sponsored by National Recreation Association
1958 - Sponsored by NFMC and American Music Conference
1959 - Sponsored by NFMC
Ideas to Celebrate
Ideas to Celebrate
Promoting National Music Week by telling a friend about NFMC
Decorating a music pennant to display
Listening to music by a new artist or composer
Singing your favorite songs with family and friends
Practicing your instrument everyday for the week
Reading a book about your favorite musician
Playing a new composition on your instrument
Inspiring a friend to play an instrument or listen to a local artist
Giving an impromptu concert to friends and family
Supporting your fellow musicians by having them play for you
Writing or improvise a composition, song or poem
Sharing your creative musical works and ideas with others
Decorate a Pennant to Display at Festival
Decorate a Pennant to Display at Festival
This year for National Music Week, we are asking students to decorate a music inspired pennant to display at our festival. Print out and decorate the template below and give it to your teacher.
2025 NMW Coloring-Page.pdfState Music Week Pennant-1.pdfBecome A California National Music Week Ambassador
Become A California National Music Week Ambassador
Music Week Award Log 1 .pdfEnjoy these amazing NFMC Young Artist Performances
Enjoy these amazing NFMC Young Artist Performances
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