The Friday Morning Music Club Foundation, Inc., is a subsidiary corporation of the Friday Morning Music Club (FMMC). Founded in 1948, the FMMC Foundation was formed for the purpose of supporting the education of gifted young musicians.

Financed by tax-deductible gifts and legacies, the FMMC Foundation sponsors the renowned Washington International Competitions (WIC) for voice, piano, and strings, in a three-year rotation. Since 1976, the Foundation has also sponsored a triennial competition for composers, held in the same year as the strings competition. For detailed information, visit the WIC pages on our website (fmmcfoundation.org). The FMMC Foundation also conducts the Johansen International Competition for Young String Players (Ages 13–17) for violin, viola, and cello.

Both competitions are judged by experts of international status and attract outstanding young musicians from the United States and all over the world. Prizes include substantial cash awards, complimentary membership in the FMMC; scholarships to prestigious music festivals; and performance opportunities in Washington, DC and surrounding communities. The final round of each competition is open to the public and provides a rare opportunity to hear exceptional artists. Winners of both competitions have gone on to establish notable performing careers.

The FMMC Foundation, Inc., is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of and elected by members of the Club and is subject to oversight by the Club’s Board of Governors with respect to financial practices, budget, and governance. Both the JIC and WIC rely on volunteers from the Club to carry out the many tasks associated with running the competitions.

Founded in 1886 as a community of music lovers and musicians, the Friday Morning Music Club, Inc., has promoted classical music in the Washington area for over 130 years. FMMC’s public concerts—now held throughout the week and no longer just on Friday mornings—provide performing members with a host of outlets for their talents and delight audiences in Washington, DC; Maryland; and Virginia. All concerts are free and performed as a public service.