The Colorado Federation of Music Clubs joins with Keyquest and Ogilvy Music to provide relief to musicians and music teachers in the areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

	Andrew Eales: Rainbow Prelude View Artist Information Music Preview and MP3 Make a Donation
	Susan Ogilvy: Flower of Hope View Artist Information Music Preview and MP3 Make a Donation

This tragedy left music teachers and musicians without a way to earn a living or continue to build their musical career in addition to demolishing their homes and personal belongings. CFMC, along with our musician friends around the world, join together to donate their time, talents, and resources to provide relief to our fellow musicians in Japan.

Susan Ogilvy and Andrew Eales have donated piano compositions to this cause to earn the funds needed to provide musical instruments to those who have lost the ability to make and teach music after this devastating tragedy. Each composition is carefully crafted to bring hope and inspiration to all who take the opportunity to help musicians in need. Everyone can help by purchasing these music downloads and can also donate to this Tsunami/earthquake relief fund. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to musicians in Japan.

CFMC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in the USA.

Congratulations to all of our 2011 winners!

Daniel Herman, age 17, is from Boulder Colorado. An avid music lover, Danny enjoys all genres of music and is rarely seen without his Ipod. He has played piano, keyboard and percussion in the Boulder area school’s jazz band, concert band and has participated in choir. Danny is currently a senior at Interlochen Art Academy in Michigan where he studies Piano, Composition and Comparative Arts. Danny is thankful for the numerous opportunities The Colorado Federation of Music Clubs provides for competitions that encourage his personal growth and deepen his appreciation of music.

Congratulations to all of our 2011 winners!

Mikayla Foote, age 16, currently lives in Superior, Colorado, and attends high school in the local area. She has been taking voice lessons for almost a year with Dana V. Music at the Art Underground in Louisville, but has had a lifelong passion for music, singing, and all aspects of the arts her entire life. She has participated in choir, and a children’s repertory theater group throughout middle school, and has continued her musical theater career in high school. Along with school sponsored events, Mikayla also competed in the 2011 NATS competition in musical theater and received Honorable Mention for the Colorado/Wyoming competition. When she grows up, Mikayla wishes to work in the music industry, to further her love for the art. Lastly, she would like to thank the Colorado Federation of Music Clubs for presenting her with the Top Performer award, and Jodie J. Jensen for establishing the Lynette M. Card Scholarship Fund which recognizes young performers and the need to support the art of musical theater.

“Thank you so much for the scholarship and recognition. I appreciate your generosity and your support of young artists. I look forward to seeing you at future CFMC events! Thank you again!” Mikayla Foote

Kyle has been playing piano since age four. For the previous six years, he has been under the direction of Robert Hartley. During this time period, he has excelled at the regional, state, and national levels. In 2011, he received top preformed at the Colorado Federation of Music Clubs state festival, and took third place at the national Marilyn Caldwell piano solo competition. He is extremely thankful for all the support from his family, friends, and teacher, and looks forward to playing in the years to come. Outside of piano, Kyle takes a full load of college courses as a senior in high school, and is a Grand National Champion in the sport of competitive jump rope.

Aliza AuYeung’s studio wanted to show their appreciation for CFMC and the state competitive festival, so Aliza encouraged her students to donate money out of their own pockets to the new CFMC Scholarship Fund. Not only did her students give to the fund, she matched each student’s contribution.

A big thank you to Aliza AuYeung and her students… We appreciate your donation!

We are proud to announce that we are hosting a special weekend with 2009 NFMC Young Artist of the Year, James Cockman, on April 23-25, 2010. Schedule of events include a world-class performance and master class for advanced students.

Pianist Dr. James Cockman III has been praised by KC Metropolis as “a truly world-class concert pianist” who has “performed with immense musicality and razor-sharp virtuosity.” Dr. Cockman’s recent concerto performances have included a wind ensemble premiere of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2 with the Kansas City Wind Symphony, Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments at Carnegie Hall, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Recent solo appearances have included performances in Kansas, Missouri, Florida and Georgia, as well as recitals at the North Dakota Music Teachers Association Convention, the University of Missouri at St. Louis, and the Sherman Clay Steinway Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Dr. Cockman earned his Doctorate in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Kansas, his Master’s degree in Piano Performance from Central Missouri State University, and his Bachelor’s degree from William Jewell College. Throughout his collegiate studies, Dr. Cockman has enjoyed success in many competitions including the Naftzger Young Artist Competition, various levels of the Music Teachers National Association Young Artist competitions, the King Award Competition, the GMA 32nd Annual Music in the Rockies Competition and the Lee Biennial Competition. Dr. Cockman also has served as a faculty-lecturer at the University of Kansas.

In addition to performing as a concert pianist, Dr. Cockman creates his own musical arrangements using hymns and American tunes and enjoys improvisation and jazz. Residing in the Kansas City metropolitan area, he also serves as a pianist and organist at his church.

Dr. Cockman is the most recent winner of the National Federation of Music Club’s 2009 Young Artist Competition in piano.

ALL NATIONAL RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY CLUB MEMBERS.

MEMBERSHIP

1. Participating teacher is required to be a member of a Senior Club.
2. Festival Chairman has the job to check the membership of the teacher.
3. All senior membership fees must be paid to the Membership Chair by annual deadlines.
4. All individual memberships must be paid to the CFMC Membership Chair.

MEETINGS

1. It is recommended that member attend local Senior Club Meetings.
2. If member has participating students, member is responsible to serve on a planning committee or to take a helping position to prepare for Festival Day.
3. If teacher does not fulfill obligations teacher will be issued a warning by the State Board.

PAPERWORK

1. All festival payments and grids are due to the Festival chairs by the deadlines set by local Senior Clubs.
2. It is recommended that members work together to check each other’s paperwork when filling out grids.

FESTIVAL DAY ROOM ETIQUETTE

1. Teacher should maintain complete anonymity during the presentation. No coaching or tuning is allowed during a performance/presentation.
2. Students and teachers are asked to wear appropriate presentation attire as specified by Senior Club.
3. Students should be prepared to bow to the judge after their performance.
4. Student can only approach a judge when presenting music and receiving music back from a judge.
5. Judge’s helpers cannot hand music back to student during the presentation. Must return music after presentation.
6. If a child has a special need, teachers should fill out the specials needs form (from the NFMC website), enclosed in a sealed envelope and present it to the judge, along with the rating sheets on the day of the Festival.
7. It is the student’s/room monitor’s responsibility to hand music to the judges, NOT THE TEACHER.
8. No cameras, no audio, or video recording devices are permitted in judging rooms.
9. Young children who cannot sit through a performance are asked to wait outside of the room with an adult supervisor.
10. Room should be cleared before Top Performer decision is made.

ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!

WARNINGS

1. Any violation of the rules will result in a written warning by State Board.
2. A teacher in violation will receive a letter of warning regarding their bad behavior from local or state festival.
3. Upon second warning the teacher will be suspended indefinitely from state and local festivals.