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The Octave Club of Norristown Pennsylvania

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Founded in 1916

Federated in 1919
with
Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs
and
National Federation of Music Clubs


 

Our Mission

The object of this club shall be to acquire a broader knowledge of music and musical literature, for the mutual improvement of its members, and to promote in the Norristown area a greater love and appreciation of music.

HISTORY

The Octave Club of Norristown was founded in 1916 by Marion G. Spangler of Collegeville, Pennsylvania. She was an instrumentalist, singer, teacher, choral director, and the granddaughter of the founder of Ursinus College.

The club began as a women's chorus, but quickly expanded to study various aspects of music, using the talents of members to lecture and perform in ensembles or as soloists to illustrate the topic of the program.

Subsidiary groups such as the Past Presidents Assembly, the Musicians Club, the Women's Chorus, and the Junior Octave Club were formed. Awards and scholarships for young musicians were instituted and a piano and violin competition for Junior High School age students was established.


PROGRAMS

During its long history the Club presented programs, fall through spring. The programs featured aspiring young artists as well as club members and well-established artists. Distinguished performers over the years have included Nelson Eddy, baritone: Jose Iturbi, pianist: Robert Elmore, organist: Vincent and Dorothea Persichetti, composer and pianists: Jane Shaulis, mezzo soprano: and the Curtis String Quartet.

Becoming a Member

Those interested in the Junior Octave Club for young musicians age 5 thru 18, please email director at octaveclub19401@lycos.com

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Organization News

2009-2010 Season (check back for updates)

The Octave Club of Norristown has closed after ninety-three years of existence. Unfortunately, over the past decade there has been a diminishing audience at the meetings. Too often there were only a handful of members present when there would be marvelous talented musicians performing. The remaining board members could no longer justify spending the time and effort in organizing programs. The Junior Octave Club will continue to operate for the forseeable future. Thank you for your understanding.
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