The MacDowell Ensemble Ogden Chapter is part of the MacDowell Clubs, which was established to honor the American composer, Edward MacDowell. This club promotes music and other art forms in America, providing a platform for artists to exchange ideas and create works. All this to support local artists and fosters community engagement in the arts. Mona Smith was a music professor at Weber State University. She specialized in the piano. She was a Utah Honored teacher.