Calendar

All the Festivals scheduled for Caldwell University, County College of Morris, and William Paterson University have been cancelled, due to school closings and coronavirus concerns. The South Jersey Festival at Jacobs Music Center will still be taking place on March 15th.

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NJ FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS, INC

Dues: $60, by Oct 1st. $70 after Oct 1st ($10 late fee added).

All forms are available on the website njfmc.org

Campus maps available for Caldwell University and County College of Morris.

Fri, Sept 20	Membership Luncheon (North Jersey) and Election of Officers: 11:00 a.m. at Brio Tuscan Grille, 1400 Willowbrook Mall (between Sears and Macys), Wayne, NJ. There is a charge of $10 for members and $20 for guests. RSVP to Judy Dewette at nfmcnj@gmail.com by Sept 13th. Annual dues ($60) can be paid at the luncheon.
Fri, Sept 20	Membership Luncheon (South Jersey): 11:00 a.m. in the home of Cathy Daub, 42 Tallowood Drive, Medford, NJ. There is a charge of $10 for members and $20 for guests. RSVP to the new South Jersey Chair, Reed Bodenstein at nfmcnj@gmail.com by Sept 13th. Annual dues ($60) can be paid at the luncheon.
Mon, Oct 1	Deadline for membership dues ($60). After Oct. 1 a late fee of $10 will apply, for a total of $70. Make checks payable to: NJ Federation of Music Clubs, Inc., and mail to Judy Dewette (see directory for address).
Tues, Oct 15	Deadline for entry to the NJFMC Piano Competition. Go to njfmc.org/competitions.php for the application and requirements. Submit the application by email to nfmcnj@gmail.com, but mail the entry fee of $50 per student to: Rebecca Eng (see Directory for address).
Tues, Oct 15	Deadline for entry to the NJFMC Vocal Competition. Go to njfmc.org/competitions.php for the application and requirements. Submit the application by email to nfmcnj@gmail.com, but mail the entry fee of $60 per student to: Lisa Casia (see Directory for address).
Sun, Nov 17	NJFMC Piano Competition, home of Rebecca Eng, West Orange, NJ.
Sun, Nov 17	NJFMC Vocal Competition, Theater Steps, 6501 Polk St., West New York, NJ 07093. Note: The competition will run from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Sat, Nov 23	NJFMC Piano and Vocal Competition Winners’ Concert, 3:00 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 455 Route 17 South, Paramus, NJ 07652.
Wed, Jan 15	Festival application, fees, site sheets, and Gold Cup/NJ Trophy orders are due. THERE IS A $75 LATE FEE FOR APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JAN. 15. See the website (njfmc.org) for the current forms. Email all forms to nfmcnj@gmail.com, and mail the application fee to Christina Hansen (see Directory for address).
Sat, Feb 1	Deadline for the Junior Composers Contest. Entries, fees ($35 per entrant), and recordings due to Lisa Casia (see Directory for address). Go to njfmc.org/competitions.php for further details.
Sun, Mar 8	Junior Festival at Morris County College, Randolph, NJ. Center Head: Barbara Landi Hause
Sun, Mar 15	Vocal Junior Festival at County College of Morris. NOTE: This center is primarily for vocal entries. Center Head: Lisa Casia
Sun, Mar 15	Junior Festival at Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ. Center Head: Judy Dewette
Sat & Sun, Mar 14 - 15	Junior Festival, Jacobs Music, 1409 Rt. 70 East, Cherry Hill NJ. Center Head: Reed Bodenstein
Sat, Mar 21	Junior Festival at William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ. Center Head: Cynthia DeLeon
Sat, Mar 21	South Jersey Gold Cup Concert, 3:00 p.m., Jacobs Music, 1409 Rt. 70 East, Cherry Hill NJ.
Sun, Mar 22	Junior Festival at William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ. Center Head: Dona Paventa
Wed, Mar 25	Application deadline for the Joseph Israel Bookstaber Competition. Awards: 1st place - $750, 2nd place - $500, 3rd place - $250. Email the application to nfmcnj@gmail.com and mail the $50 fee to Dona Paventa (see directory for address). Go to njfmc.org/competitions.php for details.
Wed, April 1	Deadline for Gold Cup Concert participants to register. See http://njfmc.org/festivals.php (scroll to the bottom of the page) for details. Email student information and musical selection to nfmcnj@gmail.com
Sat, Apr 18	Joseph Israel Bookstaber Competition, Christ Church, 400 Ramapo Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ . Awards: 1st place - $750, 2nd place - $500, 3rd place - $250.
Sun, May 3	Gold Cup and Bookstaber Winners concert, 3:00 p.m., in the Alumni Theater at Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ.