Music Clubs, National Federation of, is the largest charitable music organization in the world. The federation is devoted to developing and maintaining high music standards in the United States and its possessions. The federation has about 155,000 members. People may join it as individuals or through music clubs, school clubs, choirs, choruses, conservatories, dance groups, or symphony orchestras.
The federation offers many awards and scholarships. Young Artist Awards are given every two years. The federation also sponsors the Victor Herbert ASCAP Young Composers Award.
The federation commissions works by American composers, and sponsors American Music Month and Parade of American Music in November and National Music Week in May. In addition, the federation publishes Music Clubs Magazine and Junior Keynotes. The National Federation of Music Clubs was founded in 1898. Its headquarters are in Indianapolis.
