Parade of American Music in November
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SALEM - The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) was founded in 1898. It is the only music organization that is chartered by Congress and is a member of the United Nations. Each year NFMC designates November as the Parade of American Music. Clubs present programs focused on music composed by American composers. Each year, the Salem Music Study Club, which was federated in 1924, participates in the Parade of American Music. The club asks the mayor to issue a proclamation in honor of this event.
The program to be presented this year will be about 250 years of patriotic music, in commemoration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The program will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at the regular club meeting. SMSC meets in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Chapel in the education building. All are welcome. Program chair is Anna Anderson. Selections will be performed by club members.
The Salem Music Study Club is always looking for new members. The club studies music, promotes young musicians and provides scholarships as well as oversees music scholarships that are funded through the Salem Community Foundation. Each year the club sponsors the Festival of Choirs, an annual event.
This year's festival will take place on Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Salem Methodist Church. Local choirs and musicians will be performing, along with the "Hallelujah Chorus" finale which will be sung by the participating performers. Ruth Newman is the chair for this event.
For information regarding the Salem Music Study Club or the festival, contact Anderson at ukiemommy2022@gmail.com.