OFMC divisions

OFMC Includes 3 Divisions

1. Senior Division
        Membership Information
        Clubs by District

2. Collegiate Division
        Membership Information
        College Affiliates
        Departments

3.  Junior Division  
        Membership Information
        Officers         
        Join as Individual 
        Join as Club
        Music Festivals      
        Club Rating Sheet
        Application for Junior and Club Awards  

 

Senior Membership Information

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There are three ways to become an OFMC senior member:

I. Active Membership

The active membership in the Senior Division is either:

A.  Organizational
Organizations formed for the purpose of promoting the study and performance of music such as adult music clubs, choral societies, choir festivals, and orchestral organizations, music teachers associations, family and other music groups shall be eligible for active membership. 

Local music organizations holding regular meetings for the transaction of business and presentation of a program specifically to promote a musical project are eligible for active membership in OFMC.  All active organizations shall subscribe to the National Music Clubs Magazine in the name of the organization.

To join an existing local senior club or OFMC-affiliated organization, contact the Senior Club President.
Club treasurers will complete the Statement of Dues by September 30 of each year.

B. Individual   
Musician, artist, composer, or any person interested in the advancement of music. 

1.  Senior Special:  Includes subscription to National Music Clubs Magazine (quarterly):  $50 per year
All checks should be made payable to "OFMC."  All new and renewal applications should be sent to the OFMC State Treasurer.

2.  Contributing:  $25.

3.  Life:   Exempt from payment of annual dues.           
    a.  Basic:   Includes subscription to National Music Clubs Magazine (quarterly) for one year after
                   acquiring membership. $200
    b.  Subscriber:      $1,000
    c.  Donor:              $2,000
    d.  Patron:            $10,000

4.  Honorary
A subscriber, donor, or patron will receive a lifetime subscription to National Music Clubs Magazine (quarterly).   Such members may change to a higher membership status upon the payment of the difference in fees between each classification.

All Active Senior Members are eligible to participate in all local club, state (OFMC) and national (NFMC) activities.

All checks should be made payable to "OFMC."    All renewals should be sent to the OFMC State Treasurer. Contact Lelia Mitchell, State Treasurer.  

II. Associate Membership
Includes groups organized specifically to promote a musical project (church choirs, other choral, opera, orchestras, and bands).  Associate membership is offered to music organizations only, and not to individuals.

50 members or less:  $10 per group
Over 50 members:     $20 per group

All Associate Senior Members are eligible to participate in all local club, state (OFMC) and national (NFMC) activities only as a group.


Collegiate Division Membership Information

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ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

The active membership in the Student Division may be:

Organizational

- Musical organizations whose members are 19-26 years old.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Offered to affiliated colleges in the 19-26 year age bracket, who do not wish active participation in the business affairs in the OFMC.

Students in affiliated colleges and universities are eligible to participate in OFMC-sponsored competitions.
The Associate Membership annual fee includes one subscription to OFMC News and the National Music Clubs Magazine, sent to the organization.

Associate Annual Membership Fees (organizational):
50 members or less:  $100
51-100 members:  $150

 

Junior Division Membership Information

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Membership in the Junior Division of OFMC is open to individuals and organizations whose members are in preschool through 12th grade and not over 18 years of age. They shall be classified as active or associate.

A. Active members

- Active membership may be either organizational or individual.

- Any member of Junior organizations, such as bands, orchestras, choirs and choruses may become active members and participate in the business affairs and activities of OFMC.

- An individual who is not a member of any federated club may become a special member upon payment of individual dues of $13. The teacher is required to be a member of the Federation also, either through an adult club ($6) or as an individual member (Senior Special), which is $50. Contact Lelia Mitchell, State Treasurer.

B. Associate members

Junior organizations, such as bands, orchestras, choirs and choruses not wishing to participate actively in the business affairs and activities of OFMC. They may participate in OFMC activities only as a group.

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP FEES

New club membership application dues:

For 20 or fewer: $40 For each additional member: $1.50

Renewal membership dues:

Received by November 30: $30 Received after November 30: $40 Received after January 15: $45

Membership fees include:

- One subscription to Junior Keynotes (quarterly) per club. All other co-counselors/ teachers within the club are required to pay $5 per subscription for Junior Keynotes. - One subscription to Ohio Music Club News (quarterly) - One subscription to the Music Club Magazine - Eligibility to participate in all activities including festivals (for active memberships) - One copy of Ohio Junior Composers Magazine, published each summer. - One annual directory, published in the fall. - Festival Bulletin (every three years). One per club. Additional Bulletins may be purchased for $6. - Counselors receive a subscription to "Music Club" magazine.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP FEES

For kindergarten through grade 12, and church groups (orchestras, bands, choral, handbell choirs, dance groups, etc.) fees are:

50 members or less: $31 51-100 members $43 101-200 members: $55 Each additional 100: $10

Associate Membership fees include:

- One subscription to Junior Keynotes Magazine (quarterly). Any additional subscription is $5. Subscriptions of 10 or more to one address are $4.50 each. - One subscription to Ohio Music Club News (quarterly). - One annual directory, published in the fall. - Festival Bulletin (every three years). One per club. Additional Bulletins may be purchased for $6. - Counselor receives subscription to "Music Clubs" magazine.