Thursday Morning Music Club History
The club began in 1908 exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The objectives of the club are to create a broader appreciation of music, to encourage and develop individual music talents, to foster and promote musical and dance entertainment, and to provide a social and educational center in the Roanoke Valley for music lovers. It sponsored it's first concert in 1916 and was instrumental in forming the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs February 20, 1920. The first civic choral group was formed in 1923 - now Roanoke Choral Society. In 1954 the Thursday Morning Music Club members and friends formed the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. In 1976, the club and dedicated volunteers founder the Southwest Virginia Opera Society which became Opera Roanoke in 1991. The Southwest Virginia Ballet began in 1990.
The club began in 1908 exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The objectives of the club are to create a broader appreciation of music, to encourage and develop individual music talents, to foster and promote musical and dance entertainment, and to provide a social and educational center in the Roanoke Valley for music lovers. It sponsored it's first concert in 1916 and was instrumental in forming the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs February 20, 1920. The first civic choral group was formed in 1923 - now Roanoke Choral Society. In 1954 the Thursday Morning Music Club members and friends formed the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. In 1976, the club and dedicated volunteers founder the Southwest Virginia Opera Society which became Opera Roanoke in 1991. The Southwest Virginia Ballet began in 1990.
About the Club
One does not have to play an instrument or sing, just appreciate and love music. When one joins the Thursday Morning Music Club (TMMC), they also become part of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs (VFMC) as well as the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC), our parent organization. The club encourages and promotes music and dance student clubs for young people of all ages and also provides cash awards and college scholarships. The club meets on various days depending on the program, either Thursday morning, Saturday or Sunday afternoon, October through May except January.
One does not have to play an instrument or sing, just appreciate and love music. When one joins the Thursday Morning Music Club (TMMC), they also become part of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs (VFMC) as well as the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC), our parent organization. The club encourages and promotes music and dance student clubs for young people of all ages and also provides cash awards and college scholarships. The club meets on various days depending on the program, either Thursday morning, Saturday or Sunday afternoon, October through May except January.
Thursday Morning Music Club Chorus
The chorus is for anyone who enjoys singing. We are a fun group that enjoys music and sharing that gift with others. We are always looking for new members.
The chorus is directed by Judy Barger and accompanied by Mary Rae.
We rehearse Fridays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave.
2018 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
September 14, 21, 28, October 12, 26, November 9, 16, 30
We perform at Nursing Homes, Churches, Civic Organizations and will perform our HOLIDAY POPS concert in December.
The chorus is for anyone who enjoys singing. We are a fun group that enjoys music and sharing that gift with others. We are always looking for new members.
The chorus is directed by Judy Barger and accompanied by Mary Rae.
We rehearse Fridays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave.
2018 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
September 14, 21, 28, October 12, 26, November 9, 16, 30
We perform at Nursing Homes, Churches, Civic Organizations and will perform our HOLIDAY POPS concert in December.
SCHOLARSHIPS
are awarded by the club to students based on auditions for those who have been a member of the Junior Club for two years. Awards may be for: College Major/minor, Workshops, Music Camps. There is no age limit for most summer camps or cash awards.
are awarded by the club to students based on auditions for those who have been a member of the Junior Club for two years. Awards may be for: College Major/minor, Workshops, Music Camps. There is no age limit for most summer camps or cash awards.
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