Texas Federation of Music Clubs

The mission of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs (TFMC) is to facilitate cooperation between Texas music organizations in order to develop and maintain high musical standards, to aid musical education, and to promote American music and artists. TFMC was organized on November 12, 1915 in Brownwood, Texas, under the leadership of Louise Pace, chairwoman of the Music Department of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs.

From the description of Texas Federation of Music Clubs, records, 1860-2005 1915-2005. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 261340204

The mission of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs (TFMC) is to facilitate cooperation between Texas music organizations in order to develop and maintain high musical standards, to aid musical education, and to promote American music and artists. The organization also funds scholarships in music and dance and hosts the annual State Junior Festival. TFMC belongs to the South Central Region of the National Federation of Music Clubs.

TFMC was organized on November 12, 1915 in Brownwood, Texas, under the leadership of Louise Pace, chairwoman of the Music Department of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs. Lucil Manning Lyons became the first president of TFMC, which originally comprised 22 Texas music clubs. The first annual convention was held in Waco in May 1916. By 1928, 320 clubs had joined the federation. TFMC also began publishing its bulletin, Texas Music News, in 1928. During its first thirty years, the organization flourished, contributing to national war efforts during the two world wars, funding radio programs and music education in schools during the Great Depression, supporting music appreciation campaigns, and sponsoring musical outreach and charitable work. Following the World War II era, TFMC’s membership and activities decreased significantly.

Sources: Craig H. Roell, “Texas Federation of Music Clubs,” The Handbook of Texas Online. Web site of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs: http://tfmc.littletrey.com.

From the guide to the Texas Federation of Music Clubs Records 62-58; 63-4; 65-93; 68-55; 70-66; 93-229; 96-265; 2001-154; 2001-155; 2004-196; 2005-155; 2007-095; 2008-236; 2009-151; 2011-199; 2012-047., 1860-1869, 1915-2009, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)