National Federation of Music Clubs ~ Seminole District Festival
- Festival information can be found on the Festival website located at
- www.sarasotafestival.weebly.com.
- Online Registration will open in November 2020 & close Dec. 10, 2020.
- If you have any questions about the Sarasota Festival, please email Cynthia Wiley at Coyote7294@aol.com or call (941) 321-4473.
- If you have any questions about the Festival Federation Cup program (formerly Gold Cup), please email Julie Gensmer at gensmerpiano@gmail.com or call (941)321-9511.
- If you have any questions about the Gulf Coast Music Club, a senior club, please email Gretchen Mason at pianogem@aol.com or call (941) 349-6261.
- For additional events & information regarding the Florida Federation of Music Clubs, please visit their website located at www.ffmc-music.org.
2021 Festival Dates & Locations:
- Friday, February 19 - Saturday, February 20
- Location: St. John’s United Methodist Church, 6611 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241
- Sunday., February 21
Festival Summary Form
- Download and fill in the Festival Summary Form (Interactive PDF file - download to your computer first)
Other Federation Student Opportunities
- FFMC State Essay Contest
- This year’s theme is “MUSIC…A MAGIC CARPET”. Any questions, please call Marian Cox. Essays are due December 15, 2019.
- This year’s theme is “MUSIC…A MAGIC CARPET”. Any questions, please call Marian Cox. Essays are due December 15, 2019.
- Junior State Convention/May 1-2, 2020, College of Central Florida, Ocala
- Registration forms for the State Festival will be available at the Registration Desk during Festival. Students who receive a Superior Rating in Sarasota are invited to play their required piece at the State Festival. The State Registration fee is $20.00/student. Only teachers may register students for the State Festival on the official form. The teacher’s fee is $15.00. The POST MARKED deadline for State entries is March 10, 2019, NO EXCEPTIONS! Applications may be computer generated as long as all the information on the original form is given. The student playing schedule will be mailed to the teacher.
- Registration forms for the State Festival will be available at the Registration Desk during Festival. Students who receive a Superior Rating in Sarasota are invited to play their required piece at the State Festival. The State Registration fee is $20.00/student. Only teachers may register students for the State Festival on the official form. The teacher’s fee is $15.00. The POST MARKED deadline for State entries is March 10, 2019, NO EXCEPTIONS! Applications may be computer generated as long as all the information on the original form is given. The student playing schedule will be mailed to the teacher.