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The Friday Morning Music Club, Inc.

Washington, D.C.

For classical musicians and music lovers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP


The information below is for regular membership. Information on other membership categories is available by clicking here.

Performance audition dates will be posted on FMMC's announcement page when information is known.

Membership in the Friday Morning Music Club is open to all - music lovers, music professionals, retired music professionals, friends of music. Initially, most join as Associate members and some subsequently audition for the privilege of performance membership. Occasionally the audition comes first and a person joins as a Performance Member directly. Auditions are held several times a year in the following categories: solo instrument or voice; chamber instrument; orchestra; choral singing; accompanist. Composers and conductors, upon presentation of credentials, are examined by a committee of their peers. Performers on the Club's recital and concert programs are drawn exclusively from the roster of Performance Members.

The membership year is from July 1 to June 30. Special, reduced dues are available for seniors (70 or above), students, junior members (age 30 and under), out-of-town members, and the second adult member from the same family at the same address.

You may receive membership information and an application either by telephoning (202) 333-2075 and selecting Membership from the voice mail menu or by writing to the club at its business office, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 326, Washington, D.C. 20007-4126.

APPLICATION FORMS

  1. Regular membership forms:
    Downloadable membership application forms are available in two formats:
    • Fill-in form in MS Word:  a printable form which may be filled out on the applicant's computer. The applicant must have MS Word.
    • PDF format:  a printable form, to be filled out by hand. This form is independent of the operating system and software used by the applicant. Adobe's Acrobat Reader is required.
       
  2. Performance audition forms:
    Downloadable performance audition application forms are available in two formats:
    • Fill-in form in MS Word:  a printable form which may be filled out on the applicant's computer. The applicant must have MS Word.
    • PDF format:  a printable form, to be filled out by hand. This form is independent of the operating system and software used by the applicant. Adobe's Acrobat Reader is required.

PERFORMANCE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Instrumentalist
(not keyboard) 		Solo Instrumental
Chamber Instrumental
Orchestra
(The club the club will assist with finding an accompanist for the day of the audition, if needed. Contact the chair for details.)
Keyboardist Harpsichord
Organ
Piano
    - Solo Piano
    - Chamber Piano (Piano with Other Instruments),
        Duo-Piano and Four-Hand
    - Vocal Accompaniment
Singer Solo
Chorale
Vocal Coach
(The club the club will assist with finding an accompanist for the day of the audition, if needed. Contact the chair for details.)
Composer  
Conductor  

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

  1. All candidates (with exceptions noted below) must perform before an Auditions Committee.
  2. A fee of $30 is charged for those wishing to audition for performance membership.
  3. Each Auditions Committee will consist of three members of the Friday Morning Music Club, including representatives of the particular performing discipline involved.
  4. For questions or concerns regarding the audition requirements, contact the chair.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PERFORMANCE CATEGORY

Composer
The composer candidate shall submit three or more original works, for review by the Composers' Committee, as follows:
  • One composition shall be a work of at least six minutes' duration in a medium of the composer's choice. The composition may be a single extended movement or may comprise a group of shorter related pieces.
  • One of the other compositions shall be in a different medium, showing other aspects of the composer's ability.
  • At least one of the compositions submitted shall have been written less than four years prior to the date of submission.

Compositions are to be submitted either in duplicate manuscripts or in published form. Performance tapes, if available, may accompany the manuscripts but are not required. All application material will be returned to the applicant. Judges will take every possible care of submitted material but will not be held responsible for possible damage or loss.
 

Conductor
Application forms shall be accompanied by a detailed resume and no fewer than four programs of concerts conducted by the candidate within the past four years.
 

Instrumentalist (Other than keyboard)
Solo Performance Requirements

  • Music of three contrasting styles and periods is required, two major compositions to be prepared in full.
  • One piece must be performed from memory. (The club will assist in finding an accompanist, if needed. Contact the chair for details.)

Chamber Music Requirements

One complete work for chamber ensemble of three or more players is required, plus one movement from each of two additional major chamber works of contrasting periods and styles. (The candidate must arrange for additional performers who may be needed in the chamber group.)

Orchestra Requirements

  • Any Solo or Chamber members may play in the orchestra at the invitation of the conductor and/or the orchestra committee.
  • Orchestra string members shall be admitted after audition by the conductor and/or the orchestra committee.
  • Brass, woodwind and percussion players must first be admitted to the Club as Solo or Chamber players.

Keyboardist
Harpsichord

Applicants for solo harpsichord shall perform three contrasting, major compositions from the following schools or periods: English Virginal, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Twentieth Century. Music may be used.

Organ

Organ candidates will be accepted:

  • if they are Associate or Fellowship members of the American Guild of Organists; or
  • by audition.

If auditioning, a candidate shall perform three major compositions, one in long form, from three contrasting periods and styles. Music may be used.


Piano

Solo Piano

Candidates for Solo Piano shall perform, from memory:

  • Three compositions from contrasting periods and styles. (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, and Contemporary)
  • A major sonata in its entirety
  • Another work of no less than fifteen minutes' duration.

Music may be used for compositions in the modern idiom. Concertos and accompanied pieces are not acceptable.

Chamber Piano / Piano with Other Instrument(s)

  • Candidates shall appear with one or more instruments in the performance of chamber works.
  • Three contrasting periods must be represented.
  • A major sonata shall be performed in its entirety, and one movement each from a sonata and another major chamber work must be included. Music may be used.

    The candidate must arrange for all additional performers needed.

Duo-Piano and Four-Hand Piano

Candidates shall perform three major compositions from contrasting periods and styles (chosen from original duo-piano and four-hand piano literature). One composition must be in long form, such as sonata or variation. Music may be used. Concertos and accompanied pieces are not acceptable. Individual candidates wishing to audition for this category must arrange for the second performer.

Vocal Accompaniment

Candidates shall:

  • Perform with a singer, major compositions from three contrasting periods and styles, one of which shall be in long form, such as a song cycle;
  • Demonstrate satisfactory sightreading ability.

The candidate must arrange for the participation of a singer in the audition.

Singer
Solo Voice

Candidates shall perform, from memory:

  • An aria from an opera or oratorio in the original key and language;
  • A song cycle (long form) or a group of at least four songs by the same composer,
  • One other piece of the candidate's choice.

Two foreign languages as well as English must be demonstrated. Lieder must be included.

The club will assist in finding an accompanist, if needed. Contact the chair for details.

Chorale

Candidates for the Chorale should consult first with the conductor of the Chorale. Candidates shall perform before the conductor and/or an appropriate Auditions Committee, demonstrating the range and quality of voice, ability to read at sight, and ability to sing one familiar song.

Coach

The candidate shall submit to the First Vice-President a complete resume, including documentation that the candidate has worked in this area of specialization, preparing performers for professional performance. Three letters of recommendation will also be required.