Welcome to IFRM — The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians. We are a global community of Rotarians, Rotaractors, spouses, and friends who share a passion for music.
Next Major Event: Rotary World Choir – Taipei 2026 Planning is underway for IFRM participation in the Rotary International Convention in Taipei, June 2026.
Registration for the Rotary World Choir opens December 2025, and the cost is $25. Registered singers will receive music materials, learning tools, and access to Zoom rehearsals.
If you are planning to attend the Rotary Convention in Taipei, please let us know at: globalchair@ifrm.org
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The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians (IFRM) started in 1972 to "promote and encourage the use and appreciation of music in Rotary Clubs by Rotarians in our society and, thereby, to encourage world understanding."
Officers and members of the Fellowship take a leading role in extending the cultural and educational use of music in Rotary through group singing, musical entertainment, and the fostering of music projects around the world.
IFRM arranges and publishes the annual RI Presidential Theme Songs, furnishes musical leadership and performances at events at all Rotary levels.
June 26, 2025 A sincere apology from me to any of you who wanted to attend the Annual General Meeting today. I evidently placed the incorrect login in Staccato. We did record the meeting and here is the link to the recording;
Please, DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED by thinking: "Well, I am not a musician, this must not be for me." Au contraire my friend. If you enjoy music, this Rotary Fellowship is for you. Our members come from countries all around the world. The musical skills that range from professional musicians to those who can play a recording on their phone or computer. The common denominator is "we all love and enjoy music." We are a Rotary Fellowship. Fellowships and Rotary Action Groups were designed to help Rotarians connect with other Rotarians outside of their local club around areas of common interest. IFRM was among one of the earliest Fellowships to form.
The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians provides a world-wide platform that encourages all types of musical performances, be they vocal or instrumental. We have web, Facebook, Twitter, Google group, and other social media connections.
We are present at the Rotary International Conventions, often with a Rotary World Choir and a presence on the Musical Stages of the House of Friendship along with a booth that helps us make music together.
IFRM is an association, but has a separate charitable 501c3 Foundation (IFRM, Inc), which funds projects around the world supporting worthwhile musical projects for youth, seniors, and communities in need.
The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians (IFRM) began in 1972 to "promote and encourage the use and appreciation of music in Rotary Clubs by Rotarians in our society and, thereby, to encourage world understanding." It received "not for profit" status in July 1985 and was incorporated in California (USA) in 2004. In 2007, IFRM, Inc. was formed as a 501c3 Foundation in order to accept tax-deductible gifts from USA donors and to fund projects to promote music literacy throughout the world. IFRM was one of the first Rotary Fellowships.
Over the last four decades, officers and members of the Fellowship have taken a leading role in extending the cultural and educational use of music in Rotary through group singing, musical entertainment, and the fostering of music projects around the world.
IFRM brings together an international collection of Rotarians, Rotary Alums, Spouses and Friends to explore together the joy of music through participation in musical activities. From listening to performing, IFRM provides a “stage” for engagement in the love of music. We are working on a new Rotary Songbook. Throughout the year, we connect on an active website, (you are here now), on social media, and we even have a zoom virtual choir “IFRM Sings.” Newsletters “Stacatto”, and “Music Notes” will keep you informed about IFRM and its members. So, please consider joining us — a 3-year membership is only $45 which is less than a dollar a month. What a deal, and what an opportunity to meet fellow music loving Rotarians and Friends from around the world.
Please take some time and explore our website. If you love and enjoy music and wish to make and connect with Rotary Friends around the world, IFRM might be the Rotary Fellowship for you.
In Rotary,
S Padmanabhan (Paddy)
Global Chair International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians
The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians (IFRM) began in 1972.
We are one of the first Rotary Fellowships in the world.
Received "not for profit" status in July 1985 and was incorporated in California (USA) in 2004.
In 2007, IFRM, Inc. was formed as a Foundation to accept tax-deductible gifts globally and to fund projects to promote music literacy throughout the world.
Over the last four decades, members of the Fellowship have taken a leading role in extending the cultural and educational use of music in Rotary.
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Monday, January 22, 2024
In this edition, Music Notes will include articles about Rotary Drum Circles; an update on the “Lift Your Voice” IFRM Music Database; RI Convention Melbourne; News including The Rotary World Choir; and profile of new IFRM Board Member Bill Wahoff; and other IFRM news.
Will You be in Singapore for the RI Convention? Why not Sing with the Rotary World Choir?
Sign up now at IFRM.org/Rotary-World-Choir-Registration
The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians will be in Singapore May 25 to 29, 2024. We will have a booth in the House of Friendship and are making plans to have a Rotary World Choir. Please visit the ifrm.org website to sign-up. The registration is $25 per singer, which will provide you with the music and rehearsal materials. The Rotary World Choir will again be under the Direction of Alisan Hastey. Sign-up DEADLINE is January 31, 2024
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Monday, October 24, 2022
This edition of Music Notes features the of our new Rotary World Choir Director, Alisan Hastey; an update on the “Lift Your Voice” IFRM Music Database; the Golden Clef Awards Recipients; RI Convention Melbourne News including The Rotary World Choir; and profile of IFRM Board Member Curtis Reinhardt; and other IFRM news.
Will You be in Melbourne for the RI Convention? Why not Sing with the Rotary World Choir? The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians will be in Melbourne. We will have a booth in the House of Friendship and are making plans to have a Rotary World Choir. The registration is $25 per singer, which will provide you with the music and rehearsal materials. The sign-up page is available on the website now.
Sign up now at IFRM.org/Rotary-World-Choir-Registration
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
This month Music Notes features RI Convention News, the Global Chair's Annual Report to the IFRM Membership, Agenda for the Annual General Meeting, and an article of the fabulous work of IFRM partner MUSIC MENDS MINDS.
Annual Report: "This is my second Annual Report to the Membership of IFRM. It has, again, been a challenging year, but Covid-19, has also brought about some exciting opportunities for our IFRM Community. The most exciting new enhancement is the development of “Lift Your Voice” Rotary Musical Database which will be available to members. It will be introduced at the Conventions, actual and virtual. I believe you will find it an incredible resource for music appropriate to Rotary Meetings and gatherings, with the ability to drill down by country of origin, style, where to find the music and even video resources, if they are available. This has been a massive under-taking led by Susan DuPree, a past Global Chair of IFRM and her committee and our web architect. It is designed to grow, but we will need your help in finding music and the requisite permissions..."
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Year-End Recap: It has been both a challenging and gratifying year for IFRM. Covid-19 shut down the Rotary Convention scheduled for Taiwan, the virtual Rotary Convention we created a virtual booth in the virtual House of Friendship, we formed the IFRM Virtual World Choir with members from around the world meeting on Saturday Mornings, the IFRM Board has been meeting periodically via Zoom to carry and others have "virtually" attend Installation Programs for new IFRM Chapters in various regions of India. The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians now has more than 1,000 active members and is growing with new memberships coming in almost every week.
2022 Convention News: Rotary is still finalizing plans around the Convention scheduled for Houston in early June. It may be a hybrid convention with both components of live and virtual events. If there is a live aspect and travel permits IFRM will have a booth in the House of Friendship. Indications are that there may not be a Rotary World Choir, but that decision has not been finalized by Rotary International nor IFRM.
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Monday, June 7, 2021
Virtual Rotary Convention: The BIG news is that we have a “virtual” booth at the House of Friendship at the Virtual Rotary Convention. We have put together more than 30 minutes of singing and inspirational and informational talks about various aspects of IFRM including our plans for a new song book and our partnership with Music Mends Minds. Our booth is interactive, so that you will be able to select what you want to view. You will need to be registered for the Rotary Virtual Convention for access to the House of Friendship and our booth. IF you are attending the “virtual” convention, I hope you will visit our IFRM booth.
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place during the Convention, but you will not need to register for the convention. Our AGM will take place on zoom at 8 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast US and Canada). Here is the zoom link for the meeting.
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The International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians (IFRM) began in 1972 to "promote and encourage the use and appreciation of music in Rotary Clubs by Rotarians in our society and, thereby, to encourage world understanding."
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The original IFRM Trust Fund was founded in 1977 with seed money provided by founder Jim Whited and supplemented through the sale of sing-along tapes and individual donations.
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IFRM is proud to be the first Fellowship to utilize the RI Donor Advised Fund. By investing in this Fund, IFRM is able to both facilitate tax-deductible giving to our Fellowship as well as to use the Fund as a vehicle for funding domestic projects.
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IFRM Bylaws provide for a maximum of 17 members on the Board of Directors. The Board is elected annually by the members present at the general membership meeting at the annual RI Convention. Officers of the Board are elected annually by majority vote of the Directors.
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IFRM Annual General Meeting- Shared screen with speaker view
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