Mississippi Federation of Music Clubs
2026 State Convention Highlights
Jennifer Jenkins serves refreshments.
Morning refreshments provided by Fortnightly Musicale
Registration
President Debbie Bullock called the
110 MFMC Convention to order.
Abby Swartzendruber, treasurer,
gave the treasurer’s report.
Abby Swartzendruber, gave the
Gold Cup report
Sara Christy presents the President’s Report
for MacDowell Music Club of Jackson
Jennifer Jenkins gave the
President’s Report for Fortnightly
Musicale of Tupelo.
William McMullin gave the President's Report for Corinth Music Club
Missy Epps explained the rules for the Junior Scholarship Audition.
Sydney Thornton, the Junior Scholarship Winner for 2026, performed her piece.
Ben Bullock, from Jackson, Ms. gave a trumpet program and master class.
Debbie Bullock gave the
MFMC President's Report
The new officers were installed for 2026.
In Memory, remembering those who have passed on during the year.
Entire video of 2026 State Convention
St. Luke United Methodist Church Tupelo, MS
What an incredible evening with Debbie & Friends!
We celebrated not only the seasons of life through song, but also decades of musical excellence, friendship, and faith. Each performer brought their own light and talent, creating a night full of joy, beauty, and heartfelt gratitude.
A huge thank-you to Debbie Bullock — whose music has touched so many lives — and to all the amazing friends who joined her on stage.
It was a night to remember — filled with laughter, memories, and the reminder that when we share our gifts, we create something truly sacred together.
Our own Sandy Coutoumanos received a special honor as she was presented The Edmund Ludlow Alumni Award from Blue Mountain Christian University. Congratulations Sandy! Dr. Darwin Brooks presented the award and he and Sandy played duets for the event.
Sara Ellington has carried the tune of community and civic involvement throughout her life.
Saturday she added a new verse to a lifetime of service as she was recognized as the Corinth Junior Auxiliary’s 2024 Outstanding Citizen during the organization’s annual Charity Ball.
A resident of Corinth since 1964, Ellington has devoted her life to sharing her love for music as both a teacher and performer and has given of herself and her time in countless ways to make her community better.
She has served as organist at First United Methodist Church in Corinth for over 40 years and taught music in the Raymond and Corinth schools and at First Methodist kindergarten. She’s also taught private piano lessons in her home and served as church organist at Trinity United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church.
She’s been active at FUMC in a variety of roles including serving on the worship committee, as a volunteer pianist for children and youth choirs, on the Lenten Luncheon committee and more. She’s also been involved in a ministry reading and doing short lessons and crafts at the church’s daycare center.
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