Become a Member of the Fortnightly Music Club     Fortnightly presents eight formal programs ("Formal Meetings") and six informal programs ("Informal Meetings") each season. There are two membership categories: Active and Associate. Active members may perform at both Formal and Informal Meetings. Associate members may perform at Informal Meetings, or simply may be non-performing music enthusiasts who wish to support the Club. Formal Meetings, which are open to the general public, are held at the Palo Alto Art Center auditorium. Informal Meetings are held in members' homes. The Club covers, for the benefit of members and the general public, costs related to advertising, maintenance of the Art Center's pianos, use of the auditorium, the printing of programs and refreshments. All members receive the annual Club Directory, announcements of all Club events, and the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting quality live performances in the South Bay Area. The Club welcomes new members, both performers and music enthusiasts. Prospective Active members must attend at least one Formal and one Informal meeting, be sponsored by an Active member of at least one year's standing, and audition at another Informal Meeting. Audition selections should be approximately 20 minutes in total length and should represent differing styles and as much musical breadth as possible. The dates and times for the Informal Meetings this 2009–2010 season are: October 26, 2009, at 10 am November 30, 2009, at 8 pm January 25, 2010, at 8 pm February 22, 2010, at 8 pm March 29, 2010, at 10 am April 26, 2010, at 10 am   Dues are $30 per year. To request a membership application and learn more about membership, please download our application request and contact the Membership Chair Noriko Iwamoto or one of the following members: Hiroko Mizuno,  Piano chair Alan Sklar,  Instrumental chair Seoung Lee Wilson,  Vocal chair The completed application for Active membership must be in the hands of the Membership Chair at least 2 weeks prior to the Informal meeting at which the audition will take place.