New Orleans had one club federated with the national organization by 1910. By 1919 Louisiana had 5 federated clubs and before state organization, 2 more were added for a total of 7 clubs.

1928 - LFMC organized on April 16^th, in Baton Rouge, LA.
Mrs. W. Carruth Jones was elected President.

First Decade: 1928 - 1938

2^nd president (1932-36) Louise Hullum - Monroe

3^rd president (1936-38) Mrs. R.E.Brumby - Franklin

Scholarships were established

Extension was the main priority
State Bulletin begun
National Banner won by LA
1932 NFMC Fall Board Meeting held in New Orleans
Jones elected to membership on NFMC Board

Second Decade: 1938 – 1948

4^th president (1938-40) Louisa Hullum, Monroe

5^th president (1940-44) Marie Lewis Beene, Shreveport

6^th president (1944-48) Mrs. Malcom S. Dougherty - Jackson

83 new clubs added to the stat roster
During the WWII years, LFMC placed over 3,000 instruments on ships, and thousands of sheet music copies and records in army camps.
A new phase of “Music in Hospitals” begun. 100s Programs given in Hospitals and Red Cross Centers.
Scholarships increased to 8 in 3 colleges
State composition contest inaugurated
“Rural Music” emphasized by federating rural choruses

Third Decade: 1948 -1960

7^th president (1948-52) Mrs. John P. Kelley - Alexandria

8^th president (1952-56) Ruby Simmons Vought – Baton Rouge

9^th President (1956-60) Leslie D. Fain - Alexandria

Louisiana received Scroll of Merit and Cash Award for extension at the National Biennial held in Dallas, TX Matinee choral group performed.
Louisiana was cited for its history updated and published in a special folder. Also given Honorable Mention for outstanding programs in contemporary American Music at Salt Lake City Biennial.
During 52-56 administration, LA increased participation in student and young artist programs. Established scholarship to Transylvania Music Camp. Saw a marked growth in Grass Roots Opera Projects and workshops.
1^st Place in the Junior Photo Contest won by Napoleonville Mozart Music Club- entry used on Jr. Keynotes cover.
1^st all string and all dance groups in LFMC
1^st State Festival of Strings originated
1^st monthly Newsletter sent out
LA won 1^st Place in attendance and Outstanding Achievement in “Crusade for Strings” at the Columbus, OH Biennial in 1957. Growth in Clubs: 26 Sr, 11 Assoc, 17 Student, and 96 Junior.

4^th Decade: 1960 -1970

10^th president (1960-62) William Gillock - New Orleans

11^th president (1962-64) Mrs. W. U. Moss – Baton Rouge

12^th president (1964-66) Mrs. Malcolm Downs - Pineville

13^th president (1966-70) Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick - Baton Rouge

LA received an award for the most federated Junior Clubs and Festivals as well as the most Strings Festivals in the nation at the Kansas City Biennial.
13 students received declared winners in the NFMC Essay Contest.
Only federated Music Club in the World located in a Leprosarium (in Carville).
LA received top award for Publicity in the 1965 Miami Beach Biennial.
LA had 2 National winners in the Student Auditions.
Jr Extension won top award with 30 new clubs and became 1^st in the Nation for Jr Festivals
Young Artist presented in concert, Award of Merit for Crusade for Strings
April 1967, at the New York Biennial, Baton Rouge Choral Sextette “The Musettes” sang “A Joyful Litany” by Gena Branscombe, composed especially for the national convention. The performance resulted in a WYNC broadcast on September 9, 1967.
At the 1968 LFMC Convention in Shreveport, the entire cast of the New York City Opera performed.
At the 1969 LFMC convention in New Orleans, Jane and James Bastien presented a workshop, and LA won 22 National Music Week Awards.

5^th Decade: 1970 – 1982

14^th president (1970-72) Carol March - Alexandria

15^th president (1972-74) Esther Sokolofsky – Baton Rouge

16^th president (1974-76) Ruth Seale - New Orleans

17^th president (1976-78) Charlotte Davis Parrott - Alexandria

18^th president (1978-82) Bob Buckner - Shreveport

1971 - New Orleans hosted the NFMC Biennial Convention in New Orleans. Honored guest, Mrs. Maurice Honigman and a special presentation of “Music Therapy and its Function to People”.
Junior convention incorporated into the state Senior convention, making it a special Junior Day.
Folk music was emphasized
1978 – LFMC 50^th Anniversary celebrated in Baton Rouge
Phoebe Dalton, cellist, of Baton Rouge was winner of the National Stillman Kelly Auditions.

6^th Decade: 1982-1990

19^th president (1982-86) Eloise Stanhope - Monroe

20^th president (1986-90) James Hudson - Jennings

Metairie District became the 8^th LFMC District
New scholarship established by Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick
Life membership increased and 2 new Sr Clubs organized.
Stephen Rose of Natchitoches won Stillman Kelly Auditions, LA’s 2^nd consecutive winner.
New Awards added: Houssiere Ballet and Past Presidents State College Awards (PPSCA).
Hubert Ho, pianist of Baton Rouge won 1990 Stillman Kelly Auditions, 3^rd consecutive from LA.

7^th Decade: 1990-2000

21^st president (1990-1992) Kay Hawthorne - Baton Rouge

22^nd president (1992-1994) Pam Gregoire - Donaldsonville

23^rd president (1994-1998) Tommie Rowe - Haynesville

24^th president (1998-2000) Melanie Perez - Metairie

Began the Revision of LFMC By-Laws, Standing Rules, and Appendix
All LFMC Scholarship information now included in the LFMC Bulletin.
Represented LA in two NFMC Meetings (Huntsville and Chicago), and celebrated the

100^th Anniversary of NFMC.

LFMC Website created and Promotional LFMC Brochure distributed.
“Noteworthy News” newsletter started.
Junior Counselors Newsletter sent to all teachers twice a year.
Festival Records were computerized.
Inaugural year for the Past President’s Scholarship Awards
41 NFMC Awards of Merit were received.
Secured Honored Guest NFMC 1^st Vice President Ouida Keck and George Keck, and NFMC Junior Counselor Angie Greer at LFMC Conventions.

8^th Decade: 2000-2012

25^th president (2000-2004) Jeanne Veron - Donaldsonville

26^th president (2004-2006) Dottie Smith - Prairieville

27^th president (2006-2008) Ruth Smith - Monroe

28^th president (2008-2012) Irene Vile - Metairie

LFMC Records were computerized.
LFMC Bylaws were revised
Tax-Exempt status was achieved
Inauguration of the Charlotte Davis Parrott Religious Education Award and the Virginia Houssiere Ballet Scholarship
LFMC hosted 2001 Southeastern Region Brevard Weekend
75^th LFMC Anniversary celebrated by a Gala Convention in Natchitoches with Past Presidents as honored guests.
2005 Hurricane Katrina devastated members of the New Orleans and Metairie Music Clubs.
8 LFMC Districts replaced by 5 LFMC Regions.
LFMC Website begun containing forms and information for all awards and festival.
Matthew Witherow won National Lucile Parrish Ward Award for Veterans.

9^th Decade: 2012-2020

29^th president (2012-2014) Joy Harvey - Mandeville

30^th president (2014-2016) Ken Nelson - Baton Rouge

31^st president (2016-2020) Gwen Redding - Baton Rouge

10^th Decade: 2020-

32^nd president (2020-2024) LaDonna Alexander - Thibodeaux

33^rd president (2024 - ) Margarita Harvey - New Orleans

Imani Francis, NFMC Martha Marcks Mack Sr. Vocal Award Recipient.
Secured Honored Guest NFMC President Deborah Freeman for 2025 Convention.