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Inspiring Music Education Events

Choctaw Bay Music Club

  • ​Sonatina Spectacular October 17, 2026
  • Virtuoso Voices Brunch Scholarship Fundraiser
    • Saturday, February 14, 2026
    • Crosspoint Methodist Church Niceville
  • Student Show Case, Feb 7, 2026

  • National Federation of Music Clubs Festival, February 28, 2026
  • Piano Duo Program, April 12 , 2026
  • Scholarship and Senior Awards Program Performance
    • May 2nd, 2026

Student Showcase

February 7, 2026

​3:00 PM

at Crosspoint Church

​Sanctuary

214 Partin Dr., S. Niceville, FL 32578


To participate

Contact Yili Rutledge at yili@fortemusiclab.com or call (732) 707-7775

Open to the community and all members. Join us as CBMC teacher's students perform. Donations are graciously received but not required.

​

CBMC Member Teachers who have students wishing to participate should contact Yili Rutledge by email yili@fortemusiclab.com or call (732) 707-7775

    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.  

    OR

    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:

      map of crosspoint church campus
      Directions Link to Google Maps

      National Fed. of Music Clubs Festival February 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
      Seven people standing together on a stage in front of a piano and a green curtain.

      Piano Duo Program April 12, 2026 Sunday

      April 12, 2026  Sunday


      ​Northwest Florida State College

      Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center

      Tyler Recital Hall


      100 E. College Blvd., Niceville, FL 32578

      Time 3pm


      Our Annual Piano Duo program is coming up on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 3 pm to 4 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.

        Scholarship and Senior Awards Program: May 2, 2026 Saturday

        May 2nd, 2026​

        ​3:00 PM

        Northwest Florida State College

        Music Building

        Tyler Recital Hall

        100 College Blvd., Niceville, FL


        Club members' students perform and receive scholarship money for College, Summer Music Camps and senior awards.  DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 17TH 2026


        To apply for these scholarships, click the below "Enroll Now" Button to locate and download application forms.


        Enroll Now

        Awards Ceremony May 2, 2026

          ​Sonatina Spectacular

          October 17, 2026  (Saturday)

          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

          2025 Forms for Entry

          1. Entry Form

          3. Student Info Release Form

          1. Entry Form

          Sonatina Entry Forms

          2. Rules

          3. Student Info Release Form

          1. Entry Form

          Rules Sonata Sonatina Spectacular

          3. Student Info Release Form

          3. Student Info Release Form

          3. Student Info Release Form

          Student Info Release

          Sonatina Spectacular Oct 17, 2026 at Northwest FL State College

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