Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs (AFMC) is affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC). Both AFMC and the wider NFMC are service organizations promoting, providing, and encouraging music and music education in America. Membership categories include Junior (6-18 yrs.), Collegiate (16-25), and Senior (19+) members.  Membership is not limited to just professional or amateur musicians but also includes composers, dancers, performing artists, arts and music educators, music students, generous music patrons and benefactors, and music lovers of all ages.  For more information about the National Federation of Music Clubs, visit their website at https://www.nfmc-music.org.

AFMC is comprised of clubs in every part of the state.  This website will give you information of clubs in your area and the Newsletters will give a good picture of the activities within the state.  Some of these activities include: Festival programs, competitive events, community outreach, music education advocacy, socializing with musical friends in your community and much, much more.  Contact the AFMC President, Kathie White, at whiteka23@yahoo.com for more information.

We Opera in the Ozarks!

Opera in the Ozarks is one of the true gems of Arkansas.  It has been a part of the musical scene here since 1951 and several generations of musicians and singers have had careers launched and expanded through their training and experience gained in the hills of the Ozarks around Eureka Springs.  The net of the singers and musicians involved today extends far beyond Arkansas to include all of the USA and international students.

Arkansas is one of five states in the South Central Region of the National Federation of Music Clubs supporting Opera in the Ozarks/Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony (OIO/IPFAC). We raise funds for general operations and for scholarships to attend this nine-week opera camp designed for career-minded students. Other states in the South Central Region include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.

To learn more about Opera in the Ozarks, read our AFMC Newsletters, explore this site, or visit the OIO website at www.opera.org