History of the Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs

Established on April 14, 1921 in Minneapolis

1923-1933

Meetings and Conventions

1923 – 1st State Convention – St. Paul

1924 – National Music Week Organized – M. F. Music Cooperated

1925 – Junior Department Created – Mrs. Walter Walbridge, Chairman

1926 – 2nd State Convention – Minneapolis
  • 4 Junior Clubs – 115 members. Constitution and By-Laws presented for consideration

1926-1934 – NW Musical Herald – Official Publication for MFMC & MMTA

1928 – 3rd State Convention – Minneapolis
  • Artist Bureau started
1929 – 4th Annual State Convention – Minneapolis
  • First Junior Contest held
1930 – 5th Annual State Convention – Minneapolis
1931 – 6th Annual State Convention – Duluth
  • Revised By-Laws accepted
  • Young Artist State & District Winners:
    • Florence Ostergren – Pianist
    • Wendell Johnson – Baritone (both from Duluth)
1932 – 7th Annual State Convention – St. Paul – St. Paul -Orpheus Club Hostess
1933 – 18th National Federation of Music Clubs Convention held in Minneapolis, MN

 

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