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About The Saturday Music Club
The Saturday Music Club is
a non-profit organization founded in 1906 and is a
member of the Ohio Federation of
Music Clubs (OFMC) and the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC).
Purpose of the Club
“Its object shall be to:
- Foster interest in good music
- Encourage musical achievement
- Provide active musicians among its members
with the opportunity to be heard by the public
- Provide outstanding programs for the
public”
(Article I, Section 2 of
The Saturday Music Club Constitution)
History
of the Club
The Saturday Music Club
was founded in 1906 as the Girls’ Music Club. It was launched by Ella
Mae Smith, president of the Women’s Music Club (now known as Women in
Music—Columbus) as part of the club’s Music Education
program. Its purpose was to develop the musical talent of its members and to
offer encouragement to serious students. The unofficial purpose was to
qualify young girls for membership in the sponsoring club.
The Girls’ Music Club met on the first Saturday afternoon of each month
in member’s homes and in small auditoriums. Members took turns
performing at the meetings.
The Girls’ Music Club continued under the unofficial guidance of the
Women’s Music Club until 1915, when it was reorganized and a new
constitution was adopted. Membership was opened to both men and women, and
the name was changed to The Saturday Music Club. The club was first
affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs in 1927. It is also a
member of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs.
The Saturday Music Club members are proud of the Club’s contribution to
the musical life of Central
Ohio.
Club Programs
The Saturday Music Club
meets monthly from September through June, presenting lecture-recitals for
Club members and concerts to which the public is invited. Guests are welcome
at all meetings.
See our Calendar of Events for details of this
season's concerts and lecture-recitals.
Club
Administration
The business of the Club is conducted by elected officers and committee
chairpersons appointed by the President.
See our Executive Board and Committees for details
of this season's officers and chairpersons.
Club Brochure
See our brochure (in Microsoft Word
format) describing The Saturday Music Club. This brochure may be printed and
distributed to those interested in learning more about the Club.
This page is maintained by Wanda Stubbart.
Last updated: September 3, 2006
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