Founded in 1890, The St. Cecilia Society is the oldest FIM support organization. It regularly raises scholarship funds, and many of its programs provide support to young people studying music, in particular, Junior St. Cecilia and Student Musicale. St. Cecilia also holds monthly performances followed by receptions.

Its premiere project is the annual William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition, which attracts talented young musicians from around the world. It rotates among piano, strings, winds/brass and voice. This year’s competition features voice and will be held March 5, 2011 at the Flint Institute of Music. For information about the Byrd Competition, call Carol Hinterman at 810.964.9399 or visit byrdartists.com.

For more information about St. Cecilia Society, contact Janet E. Orr at 810.513.3723.