Divisions

The NFMC Divisions provide a channel of responsibility and accountability. The Divisions are grouped according to types of activities, with a Division Chair, Department Chairs and Vice-Chairs or Chairs of a special activity, Regional Chairs, Committees, including Boards, Representatives and Official Personnel.

Each Division Chair coordinates the work of its individual Departments and Committees; chairs Division meetings; receives reports from Chairs; reviews the Goals and Methods, and submits them to the Coordinator of Division Activities; and is accountable to the NFMC President and Board of Directors.

Administrative Division

ChairDeborah Freeman
Bylaws and RulesLana Bailey, Chair
Committee: Cynthia Elmore, Lucinda Lear,  Dr. Ouida Keck
Arts AdvocacyDr. Valerie Harris, Chair
Committee: Dr. William Carroll, Jeannine Morris, Cathy Neidert, Sally Palmer, Dawn Steggerda
Policy ResolutionsHeidi Hong, Chair
Committee: Harriet Coker, Jodie Jensen, Lucinda Lear, Melba Maechtlen, Laurie Marshall
National Headquarters BuildingDr. George Keck, Chair
Committee: Lana M. Bailey, William Elmore, Laurel Ince, Peter Olson
ProtocolMarcia Chaplin, Chair
Debra Hughes, Vice Chair
Committee: Harriet Coker, Dr. Janie Gilliam, Margarita Harvey, Karen Herndon, Barbara Hildebrand
Sergeants-At-ArmsDaryl Jessen, Chair
Peter Olson, Vice Chair
ChaplainGloria Lien
HistorianMarcia Chaplin
Committee: Julie Watson, Dr. Valerie Harris, Carolyn Nelson, Christy Smith, NFMC Archivist 
United NationsDr. Liana Valente, Representative
Office CommitteeDr. George Keck, Chair
Committee:  Suzanne Carpenter, Deborah Freeman, Heidi Hong,
Carolyn Nelson, Margarita Harvey, Dr. Zuill Bailey, Margarita Harvey
ParliamentarianWanda M. Sims
Coordinator of Departmental ActivitiesHarriet Coker
ArchivesDr. George Keck, Chair
Lifetime Achievement AwardHeidi Hong, Chair

 

American Music Division

ChairRuth Morrow
Regional ChairsDenise Eikum, Northeastern
Alpha Roeszler, North Central
Carla Jean Johnson, South Central
Dr. Mira Kruja, Southeastern
Ruth Fleming, Western
American Festival ChorusDan Andersen
America Women ComposersClaudia Sandifer, Chair
Folk MusicRuth McDaniel, Chair
Jazz MusicWendell Anderson, Chair

Arts Division

ChairEllen Leapaldt
Chamber MusicLorraine Perry Long, Chair
Celebrate StringsHelena Meetze, Chair
Ethnic PerformanceElaine Knight, Chair
Music In PoetryKaren Grilk Noorani, Chair
Regional Chair:
Alpha Roeszler, North Central
Christy Smith, Northeastern
Judy Shaw, South Central
Susie Cook, Southeastern 
Linda King, Western
Music in EducationGloria Febro Grilk, Chair
Regional Chair:
Lucinda Lear, North Central
Heather Buffington, Northeastern
Brenda Ford, South Central
Cassandra Lacey, Southeastern
Wilma Hawkins, Western
Choral Music
Together We Sing
Music in Poetry & Song
Music Outreach
Sacred Music
Dr. Penny Draper, Chair
Barbara Murray, Chair
Editorial Committee:  Debra Hughes, Kristin Ivers, Barbara Murray
Dr. Cheryl Davis, Chair
Karen Herndon, Chair
National Music WeekKathie White, Chair
Regional Chair:
Bobette Spears & Paula Kudelko, SE & NE Regions
Virginia Feitelson, NC, SC & W Regions
National Music Week Essay ContestLynda Lybeck Robinson, North & South Central & Western
Sue Roy, Northeastern
Nathalie Steinbach, Southeastern
OperaDr. Carolyn Copeland, Chair
Regional Chair:
Patricia Steege, North Central
Suzanne Revak Fedele, Northeastern
Lynn McNew, South Central
Joel Adams, Southeastern
Janet Newman Ali, Western

 

Competitions & Awards Division

ChairLucinda Lear
Veterans Awards
American Music In Armed Forces Composition
Anne Gannett Award for Veterans
Lucille Parrish Ward Veterans Award
Paul Brady, Chair
Emil & Ruth Beyer Composition AwardDr. Donald M. Hassler, Chair
Glad Robinson Youse Adult Composers ContestRon Marenchin, Chair
Alpha Corinne Mayfield Opera AwardMoriah Schmidt, Chair
NFMC Ellis Competition for Duo Pianists AwardNaomi Sanchez, Chair
Martha Marcks Mack Senior Vocal AwardMelanie Perez, Chair
Thelma A. Robinson Award in ConductingDonna Gerber
Ruth Morse Wilson Handbell Choir AwardPat Reuter-Riddle, Chair
Vivian Menees Nelson Music Award for the Disabled
and Visually Impaired
Mary Margaret Yeilding, Chair
PNP Virginia Allison Collaborative AwardKay Hawthorne, Chair
PNP Hinda Honigman Award for the BlindMary Margaret Yeilding, Chair
Young Artist CompetitionDr. Zuill Bailey, Chair
Category Chairs:
Woman’s Voice – Dr. Candice Aipperspach
Man’s Voice – Dr. Andre Chiang
Piano –Andrew Armstrong
Strings – Lana Bailey
Young Artist PresentationTerry Blair, Chair
Ouida Keck AwardDr. Elaine Brady, Chair

Summer Music Centers Awards

ChairMary Ellen Nolletti
Representatives of Scholarships to Summer Music Centers: 
Aspen School of MusicLinda King
Brevard Music CenterJoel Adams
Brevard Music Center – Lucille Parrish Ward AwardDale Clark
Chautauqua Music SchoolRuth Ann McChesney
Chautauqua Music School – Eleanor Pascoe Award in VoiceRuth Ann McChesney
Chautauqua Music School – Peggy Hoover Bryan AwardPeggy Bryan
Chautauqua Music School – Martha Marcks Mack AwardRuthann McChesney
Curtis Institute of MusicCarleton Gholz
Eastern Music FestivalDr. William Carroll
Stephen Collins Foster Music Camp – Eastern Kentucky UniversitySue Ann Reeves
Gladys Comstock AwardConnie Stephens
Inspiration Point Fine Arts ColonyLois Armor
Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony – Mary Prudie Brown Music Education AwardJean Moffatt
Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony – Martha Macks Marck Junior Vocal AwardCarla Johnson
Interlochen Arts CampHazel Lawrence
International Music CampDeborah Eraas
Junior Composer InstitutePat Grantier
Kniesel HallYoo Jin Hong
Marrowstone Music FestivalEvan Berge
MeadowmountMary McGowan
Music Academy of the West Summer Music School & FestivalSarah Rowe Stretz
Ravinia Festival Steans Institute for Young ArtistTerry Tennes
Rocky Ridge Music CenterKaren Greenhalgh
Santa Fe Opera Linda King
Sewanee Music CenterMary Ellen Nolletti
The Walden SchoolSeth Brenzel

Finance Division

Chair Carolyn Nelson
  Committee: Suzanne Carpenter, Kim Harvey, Heidi Hong, Dr. Ouida Keck, Joel Adams, Lucinda Lear
Budget

Heidi Hong, Chair
Committee: Suzanne Carpenter, Kim Harvey, Barbara Hildebrand, Carolyn Nelson

Founders Day Cynthia Elmore, Chair
Fund for the Advancement of Musical Arts Dr. Ouida Keck, Chair
Lana Bailey, Vice Chair, Dee Blaser, Cynthia Elmore
Fund for Awards Honoring Past National Presidents Sara Kellar, Chair
Insignia Dr. Janie Gilliam, Chair
Investments Wendell Anderson, Chair
Committee: Chuck Blaser, Suzanne Carpenter, Deborah Freeman, Terry Blair, Carolyn Nelson
Memorial and Recognition Fund Connie Randall, Chair
Past Presidents Assembly Kim Harvey, Chair
Rose Fay Thomas Fellows Dale Clark, Chair; Linda King, Vice Chair
Tax Exemption Duane Langley, Chair

Junior Division

ChairLori Jessen
Junior Club AchievementVirginia Feitelson, Chair
Junior Festivals Bulletin
Bulletin Committee: Junior Division Chair, Budget chair, Vivace chair, Cup chair, Emi Stefano, Grace Kopitski
Janice Flinte, Editor

Festivals

 

Debbie Wiser, Chair
Regional Chair
Cathy Neidert, South Central
Esther Umansky-Roth, Southeastern
Arlene Anger, Northeastern
Mary Wescott, North Central
Tiffani Strong Smith, Western
Festival DatabaseSandra Preysz, Chair
Festival CupsDawn Steggerda, Chair

Junior Composers Contest

 

Tom Gerou, Chair
Regional Chair
Kris Brugamyer, North Central
Melody Stroth, South Central
Dr. Stephenie Webster-Cheng, Northeastern
Cheryl Poe, Southeastern
Patty Hadley, Western
Lynn Freeman Olson Composition AwardLisa Smith, Chair
Mary Alice Cox AwardAnna Cosma, Chair
PNP Robinson Ballet AwardBeth Lee, Chair
NFMC Dance AwardLisa Moore, Chair
Wendell Irish Viola AwardDr. George Keck, Chair
Angie Greer Music in Poetry AwardDebra Hughes, Chair
Martha Marcks Mack Junior Vocal AwardKristin Ivers, Chair
Stillman Kelley Awards & Thelma Byrum AwardDr. Jason Sifford, Chair
Claire Ulrich-Whitehurst Piano AwardMarcia Chaplin, Chair
Marilyn Caldwell Piano AwardDr. Marshnee Strong, Chair
Music for the Blind Composition Award (Fowler) &
Benzinger Award
Dianne Williamson, Chair
Joyce Walsh Junior Disability AwardCynthia Waldon, Chair
PNP Lana M. Bailey Piano Concerto AwardLana Bailey, Chair
PNP Michael R. Edwards AwardMichael Edwards, Chair

Membership Division

ChairNatlynn Hayes
Individual MembershipJason Volovar, Chair
Junior MembershipLaurie Marshall, Chair
Student/Collegiate MembershipSheila Shusterich, Chair
Senior MembershipNatlynn Hayes, Chair
Course of Study/Program PlanningElizabeth Guest Martin Chair
Senior YearbooksGilda Bocock, Chair
Senior Club Reporting & EvaluationLinda Flick, Chair
Senior Orientation & Leadership TrainingAnn Guest, Chair

Public Relations Division

ChairJulie Watson
Committee: Susie Cook, Brenda Ford, Janis Saket, Marschnee Strong
Melody Stroth
MediaDr. Valerie Harris, Chair
NFMC CitationsKathleen Theisen, Chair
Centennial Chamber CommendationJudy Barger-Edgell, Chair

Audio/Visual Equipment

Roger Lear, Manager
Committee: Wendell Anderson, Terry Blair, Zuill Bailey, Peter Olson

Editorial Board

Dr. Janie Gilliam, Chair
Mary Wescott, North Central
Janis Saket, South Central
Kristin Ivers, Northeastern
Dr. Janie Gilliam, Southeastern
Wilma Hawkins, Western
Junior Keynotes MagazineJeanne Hryniewicki, Editor
Music Clubs MagazineJean Moffatt, Editor

Student/Collegiate Division

ChairSheila Shusterich

Student/Collegiate Auditions/td>

Dr. Stephen Rushing, Chair

Student/Collegiate Composers CompetitionsJim McCutcheon, Chair
Lynn Freeman Olson Composition AwardLisa Smith, Chairs
Myrtle Mehan/Hazel Morgan Music Education ScholarshipLinda Donley, Chair
Herman and Mary Neuman AwardDr. Judy Delzell, Chair
Lynn Freeman Olson Award in Piano PedagogyNaomi Sanchez, Chair
Gretchen E. Van Roy Scholarship for Music EducationSally Palmer, Chair
Elizabeth Grieger Wiegand AwardDr. Paula Savaglio, Chair
Music Therapy Award — Ruth B. Robertson Award &
Dorothy Dann Bullock Award

Susan Von Nessen, Chair

Oscar Valentin Award in ViolinSusan Dunn, Chair
Ernest Bluhm Flute AwardDana Boney, Chair
PNP Elizabeth Paris French Horn AwardRoger Lear, Chair
PNP Carolyn Nelson Double Reed AwardTim Baumann, Chair
Classical Guitar AwardConnor Barney, Chair
PNP Frances J. Nelson Tuba AwardDr. Zachary Marley,  Chair