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NFMC U.S. Armed Forces American Music Award

Award Amount
$375
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a native-born or naturalized U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be a member of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, or National Guard.
  4. Must create an original music composition in one of the following categories: solo works for piano, organ, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion; original works for band, orchestra, or chorus; original works for large or small ensembles or church music; American opera, American musical theater, or patriotic music; folk music, ethnic music, or jazz.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This music composition competition is open to members of the U.S. military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and National Guard). Entries are accepted in the following categories: solo works for piano, organ, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion; original works for band, orchestra, or chorus; original works for large or small ensembles or church music; American opera, American musical theater, or patriotic music; folk music, ethnic music, or jazz.

Application requirements for the NFMC U.S. Armed Forces American Music Award are:

  • Application form
  • $20 entry fee
  • Music composition
  • CD recording
Additional Information: Winning compositions previously entered may not be re-entered. Entrants may win first place multiple times, but not consecutively.

Award Amount: Awards are given as follows: first place, $500; second place, $250. Awards are non-renewable. Please note: In the event of financial shortfalls, advertised award amounts may be adjusted. Applicants will be notified of the award change.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $375.

About National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC):
Contact Information: Richard Dill ,Chairman
Address: 5054 Blossom Pointe Drive Indian Land, South Carolina 29707
Email: dilltrp@gmail.com

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