National Federation of Music Clubs: Rating Plan for Senior Music Clubs, 1939-1941 · Greer Heritage Museum collection

Title

National Federation of Music Clubs: Rating Plan for Senior Music Clubs, 1939-1941

Accession Number

2026.46.9.2

Accession Date

28 July 2026

Accession Creator

Sophie Pendergraft

Depositor

Charlotte Koehler

Description

Paper with list of Rating Plan for Senior Music Clubs.

Pencil writing over list.
Paper clip indent on back right corner.

Format

1939-1941

Storage Location

Box 75, Folder 8

Text

Rating for 1941 - 42 - 75%
“ “ 1940-’41 - 62%

National Federation of Music Clubs
Rating Plan for Senior Music Clubs
1939-1941

Name of Club…

Address…

Club of 20 members, 5 subscriptions to the Music Clubs Magazine, and one additional subscription for every 5 additional members; 3 subscriptions to the State Bulletin, if published…5 points for one or both
Current events given from Federation Publications at four meetings yearly...3 points
(a) Thorough study of any one of the National Study Course books during the year (If previously studied, club may choose study course approved by National Education Chairman and National President)...5 points
or
(b) Use of any Study Course book as basis for series of related programs
Club Federation Day, or National or State Federation speaker once during year…5 points
(a) Club chorus or orchestra…3 points for one or both
(b) Club vocal or instrumental ensemble or club’s participations in opera or including operatic music on one or more programs during year…5 points
(a) American compositions on fifty percent of club programs…3 points
(b) One program featuring State composers…2 points
(a) Fifty percent of songs in English…3 points
(b) One program featuring State composers…2 points
Engagement of Federation contest winners (National or State); or engagement of American artist (artist born in America or naturalized citizen receiving at least part of musical education in America)...5 points for either or both
(a) A definite, articulate interest and active participation in effort to maintain high musical standards in radio programs…2 points for one or all
(b) Club participation in Music Week activities…2 points
(a) Civic institutions reached with definite music project (church, school, home, theatre, music settlement, fairs, rural schools, Government camps)...2 points for one or all
(b) Club participation in Music Week activities…2 points
(a) Federation benefit function or contribution above dues…2 points
(b) Federation dues sent in by December 1
Sponsorship of, or financial aid given to worthy musical group or contribution to Edgar Stillman Kelley Scholarship Fund…3 points for one or both
Organizing and federating a new musical organization; or federation a musical organization that already exists…5 points for one or both
Past president or present president member of Past Presidents Assembly; or establishment of Past Presidents Association Chapter in club…5 points for one or both
(a) Prompt answers to all letters pertaining to Federation activities…3 points
(b) Literature helpful in your club work obtained from state chairman…2 points
(a) One or more delegates to State convention, national biennial meeting, or national district meeting…5 points
(b) Club represented at one district meeting (regional conference) in State…3 points
Sponsorship of, or definite interest shown in local Junior or Juvenile club . 5 points for one or both
Club officers’ names for ensuing year sent to State President, State Treasurer, and National Federation Publications Office by October first…3 points
Club serving as hostess to district meeting, or State convention, or National or State Executive Board meeting; or as hostess to neighboring club; or the presentation of an exchange club program or an International Music Relations exchange program…5 points for one or all
Additional activities… 5 points for one or all
(a)
(b)
(c)
Total 100 points

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