UPDATES

PFMC Lost a Long-time Federation Member
February 2, 2012 - Emma Elizabeth Herr died on January 27 at her home in Lancaster PA. She was a vocal teacher for seven years, a first and second grade teacher for 30 years in the Warwick School District and played the clarinet in the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra for 30 years.
     Emma graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 1957 and Millersville State College with a Masters of Education Degree in 1970. She was a 64-year member of Grace Lutheran Church where she taught children's Sunday School classes for about 40 years and was a member of the handbell choir.
     She was a member of the Musical Art Society of Lancaster, the National Federation of Music Clubs and held numerous positions in the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs. Memorial contributions can be made to the Musical Art Society, c/o James Martin, 21 Denlinger Ave., Strasburg, PA 17579-1307.

Young Artist Finalist in Woman's Voice from PA!!
August 4, 2011 - Congratulations to Toni Marie Palmertree of Pottstown, PA for being a finalist in NFMC's Young Artist competition in Woman's Voice!! If plans work out, Toni Marie will be performing at the PFMC state convention April 20, 2012 in Myerstown, PA. You won't want to miss this marvelous soprano with a thrilling voice and beautiful smile!
Palmertree/Vanderveen
l-r: Toni Marie Palmertree and Monica Vanderveen, accompanist