Howdy, Ya’ll!! Welcome to Texas, where the NFMC 2025 National Convention will be held in Austin, TX, June 10-14, 2025.

The 2025 convention committee invites you to join us for a week of music, merriment, meals, meetings and memories. The convention will be headquartered in the beautiful Hilton Austin Airport Hotel. Located on the grounds of Bergstrom International Airport, the hotel offers a 24-hour free shuttle to the airport, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, and comfortable meeting rooms. Guests at this spacious hotel will be treated to comfort and convenience.

The capital of Texas, Austin is known as the cultural and economic center of central Texas. The city has a diverse mix of government employees, college students, musicians, high-tech and blue-collar workers. The official slogan of Austin as “the Live Music Capital of the World” is a reference to the city’s musicians and live music venues. Austin is the home to the long running PBS TV series “Austin City Limits,” as well as the site of South by Southwest (SXSW) an annual conglomeration of film, interactive media, and music festivals. Stay an extra day to visit Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Center, the Bob Bullock Museum, the Capital building, the University of Texas, or spend an evening on Sixth Street.

The planning committee hopes you are as excited as we are about the prospect of a busy week.
Tuesday is gathering day and as people are arriving, there will be an opportunity throughout the day to meet with National Officers and learn more about their duties and responsibilities. Various committees will meet throughout the day and the festival chorus will hold its first rehearsal.

Hold on to your hats (cowboy, that is) for Tuesday night’s festivities. We will travel by bus to a nearby barbecue restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious, authentic Texas barbecue, while humming along to country music, followed by an opportunity to learn a little line dancing. So bring your boots and join the fun.

Wednesday will be the official opening of the convention. The 1st Cavalry Color Guard and Army Band from Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in Killeen, TX, will provide the opening. There will be workshops, meetings, and delightful musical moments throughout. And, of course, you will be reacquainted with friends from your sister states at the regional luncheons. This will be your first opportunity to visit the exhibit hall which opens Wednesday morning and runs through Friday.

We will wait in anticipation for the announcement of the 2025 Ellis Duo winners and be amazed at their talents in recital on Wednesday evening. A reception will follow the concert. At this time attendees will have the opportunity to meet the members-at-large candidates.

Thursday will open with election of new board members-at-large followed by more workshops, division meetings and beautiful musical moments. Also on Thursday is the lovely Rose Fay Thomas luncheon, honoring the Rose Fay Thomas Fellows. You are welcome to attend this luncheon even if you aren’t a Fellow. Of course, this is also an opportunity to become a Rose Fay Thomas Fellow.

Thursday night we will hear the 2005 Young Artist in Woman’s Voice, Mela Dailey, perform in concert, followed by a reception sponsored by the Texas Federation of Music Clubs.

Friday will begin early with a “Lifers’ Breakfast” to be attended by NFMC Life Members only. New Life Members are always welcome with the dues payment of $400. Friday afternoon will feature the concert by the Festival Chorus.

Friday night we will honor our state presidents with a formal banquet, open to everyone, with a concert by the 2025 Young Artist winners following dinner. This is a good time to meet these talented young musicians and invite them to your state for a concert.

Finally, Saturday morning there will be a Memorial Breakfast remembering those who have passed away since our last gathering. The new board will meet and we will pack our bags, stuffed with the goodies and souvenirs we have acquired this week, say our good-byes and head for home.

The 2025 NFMC convention planning committee consists of: Lynn McNew, Chair, Deborah Freeman National P resident, Jennifer Griffin, Executive Director, Heidi O. Hong, Lucinda Lear, Dr. Liana Valente, Julie Watson, Naomi Sanchez, and Linda Maurhoff.

Official Call
Schedule
Registration Form (print and mail)
Online Registration
Voting Credentials/Memorial Contributions
Officers & Board Members-at-Large Nominations
Exhibitor Hall Registration

Online Hotel Reservations