NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK  MAY 3-10, 2009

Rappahannock Music Society Chairman: Nackie Steinbach

The 86^th annual observance of the National Music Week will be held

May 3-10, 2009. This event was first observed in 1922 with 252 cities and towns participating. It is sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs. Last year the RMS had 375 participants in this event!

This year’s theme is “MUSIC…Poetry of the Heart.”

The Rappahannock Music Society will participate in the following:

• We will have a display of posters and songs at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for the entire month of May. All RMS teachers are asked to encourage their students to do one of the following:
• * MAKE A POSTER using the NMW theme or something that is related to music
• * WRITE A SONG.  Students who entered the VFMC Junior Composer’s Contest are encouraged to display their works. Also, teachers should indicate on the music if the student was a state or regional winner or received an honorable mention
• * COLOR A POSTER – This activity is for younger children. Nackie can give you as many posters as you wish to have. Just ask.
• All entries should have the student’s name, age and the teacher’s name or studio on it.

• Posters and songs should be no larger than 9” X 12.” Larger entries will not be displayed.
• All Poster/Song Entries should be submitted
• to Nackie Steinbach by April 25, 2009
• Or you may bring your entries to the library on
• Monday,  April 27 at 9:30 a.m. and help us hang the display
• 2. We will be offering “MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY LOBBY” on Monday, May 4
•   through Thursday, May 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Teachers may sign up for
•   one, two or three half hour slots. You may sign up by:
•       * sending Nackie an email    ymsfred@earthlink.net
•       * calling 373-6352
• Certificates will be presented to all students who participate in the
• “Music in the Library Lobby” event. Just send their names to Nackie

3. Our annual NMW STUDENT RECITAL will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009.

   Certificates will be presented to all students who participate in the recital.

RMS Chairman: Nackie Steinbach

Home: 373-6353           e-mail: ymsfred@earthlink.net

Best way to reach Nackie is by email