Choctaw Bay Music Club

Sonatina Spectacular

October 18, 2025

Northwest Florida State College

Tyler Recital Hall, Music Blg

100 College Blvd., Niceville, FL 32578

Young pianists at all levels will be performing music by composers such as Clementi, Mozart, and Beethoven. Choose one or more groups to listen to.

TEACHERS!

Members' students will be performing piano Sonatinas or Sonatas from memory before two judges. Parents, family, friends, and the local community are invited to attend.

If you are not a Choctaw Bay Music Club member and have a music student you would like to enter, for only $28 a year you can become a member of our club! Go to our contact page to download our application form.

Contact below email for more info:

cbmcsonata@gmail.com

National Federation of Music Clubs Festival 28th, 2026

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL

Members' students only of the NFMC may participate in this fantastic event. To join today, fill out a membership form located on this site. It only costs $27 per year to become a member. Membership form.

Summer and early fall are the times to begin preparing your students for FESTIVAL 2026.

Students from all over the Capital District, including Oakloosa, Walton, and Bay Counties, will perform auditions for evaluation according to the National Federation of Music Clubs' guidelines and catalog. Music must be chosen from the "Federation Festivals Bulletin."

The Festival Bulletin Catalog, which lists all rules and qualifying compositions may be ordered by calling or going to the NFMC website at: NFMC Festival Catalog Bulletin

Call: NFMC headquarters at (317) 882-4003

pjlegrand@cox.net

To enter Festival 2026, you must fill out and mail in the "Junior Bill" form no later than November 1, 2025. Save $10 and mail no later than October 1st. Click on the below box to download this form.

JUNIOR BILL FORM

Junior Bill Instructions

For more information on participation contact our Club, or visit the National Federation of Music Club's website: www.nfmc-music.org

Below is more Festival Information:

Festival Rules

The Virtuoso Voices Valentine's Day Scholarship Fundraiser F

February 14, 2026

Saturday, 11:30 AM

Crosspoint Church

Fellowship Hall

214 Partin Dr., South, Niceville, FL 32578

The Virtuoso Voices Scholarship Fundraiser is still presenting a great show for a great cause of supporting our upcoming musical youth in their endeavors to develop into fine musicians for generations to come.

The Jan Miller Studio Artists of the Pensacola Opera will perform excerpts from from a variety of musical theatre shows. A Lunch Buffet from Carrabba's Grill is included in the ticket price.

This years’ theme is centered around the musical "Oklahoma". Excerpts from this show and from other shows will be performed.

A fun raffle will also be held during the first part of the event and winners are announced at the end. Local businesses and private donors contribute a variety of raffle items such as gift cards, wine, fine chocolates, artwork, interior decor, personal services, and event tickets. Raffle tickets are reasonably priced (1 for $1, 7 for $5, 15 for $10) and will be for sale (cash or personal check) during the luncheon.

Campus directions to the fellowship hall are posted on this page. Parking is across the street from the hall.

Proceeds go towards our Scholarship Fund for aspiring students entering college as music majors, senior student awards, and for summer music camp scholarships.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

$40 for Adults and $25 Students

Calling: Karen or Phillip LeGrand at (850) 527-4200 or (850) 855-0068.

Online at EventBrite (click on the below link for purchasing online tickets)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtuoso-voices-valentines-day-theatrical-fundraiser-tickets-1980724597591?aff=oddtdtcreator

For Directions the Church campus map is below:

Seven people standing together on a stage in front of a piano and a green curtain.

Piano Duo Program

April 27, 2025

Northwest Florida State College

Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center

Tyler Recital Hall

100 E. College Blvd., Niceville, FL 32578

Time TBA

Our Annual Piano Duo program is coming up on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from TBA pm to TBA PM at Northwest Florida State College, Performing Arts Building, Tyler Recital Hall, 100 College Blvd, Niceville, FL.

Many people plan to attend this event every year! An enjoyable and fun listening experience as you listen to Club members perform piano duo's.

Free event open to the community. Donations are graciously received at the door but not required.

Contact person is Ingrid Roberts and Dr. Theresa McRee.

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