About Us
We are a group of music lovers, teachers, and performers who meet regularly to share our experiences with each other to enrich our teaching and playing. Through collaboration and mutual support, we seek to promote musical excellence both in our membership and in the Clarksville community at large (and beyond!) Though ‘music’ is in our name, we welcome teachers and performers of all artistic disciplines to join as well. Our members meet several times throughout the year at a member’s home to discuss new musical and teaching opportunities/projects, celebrate each other’s recent achievements, and work to achieve our goal of promoting music in the wider community. Scroll down to read more about our organization and the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) we are a part of.
What is the CCMC?
CCMC is an organization open to both professional and amateur musicians whose purpose is to promote a robust culture of music and other fine arts in our community. This is accomplished through personal study and practice, encouraging musical education, and maintaining the highest musical standards possible for ourselves and our students. We also aim to promote American music past and present, and cooperate with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) in their plans to further that goal.
The CCMC also provides programs and activities to assist teachers of private music and other fine arts lessons, providing access to resources and support for them and their students. We often collaborate with the local university (Austin Peay State University) and myriad other individuals and groups in the greater Middle Tennessee area to strengthen the music community at large and further our stated goals.
The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)
The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports American music, performers, and music education. As a grassroots organization working in communities throughout America, it provides musical opportunities for all ages: professional and amateur musicians, benefactors, volunteers, music lovers, music teachers, music students, and supportive parents. Organized by states, the local Clarksville Community Music Club (CCMC) is part of the Tennessee Federation of Music Clubs.