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Association of British Orchestras (ABO)
Organization which supports the collective interests of the orchestral profession in the UK.
www.abo.org.uk
Organization which supports the collective interests of the orchestral profession in the UK.
www.abo.org.uk
Academy of Country Music (ACM)
Association that works to keep its members abreast of legislation that could affect them and are made aware of new opportunities for country music in radio, television, movies and touring. The Academy also helps newcomers become better known to...
www.acmcountry.com
Association that works to keep its members abreast of legislation that could affect them and are made aware of new opportunities for country music in radio, television, movies and touring. The Academy also helps newcomers become better known to...
www.acmcountry.com
Audio Engineering Society
Professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Its membership consists of engineers, scientists and other authorities worldwide.
www.aes.org
Professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Its membership consists of engineers, scientists and other authorities worldwide.
www.aes.org
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
National labor union affiliated with the AFL-CIO that represents news and broadcasting, entertainment programming, the recording business, commercials and non-broadcast, industrial and educational media.
www.aftra.com
National labor union affiliated with the AFL-CIO that represents news and broadcasting, entertainment programming, the recording business, commercials and non-broadcast, industrial and educational media.
www.aftra.com
American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
AGMA, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO and a member of the Associated Artists and Artistes of America (AAAA), is a performing arts union representing artists employed by concert, opera and dance organizations, including classical soloists, concert s...
www.agmanatl.com
AGMA, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO and a member of the Associated Artists and Artistes of America (AAAA), is a performing arts union representing artists employed by concert, opera and dance organizations, including classical soloists, concert s...
www.agmanatl.com
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Scientific society in acoustics dedicated to increasing and diffusing the knowledge of acoustics and its practical applications.
asa.aip.org
Scientific society in acoustics dedicated to increasing and diffusing the knowledge of acoustics and its practical applications.
asa.aip.org
American Music Center
Organization that fosters and encourages the composition of contemporary music and promotes its production, publication, distribution and performance.
www.amc.net
Organization that fosters and encourages the composition of contemporary music and promotes its production, publication, distribution and performance.
www.amc.net
Australian Music Centre
The Centre facilitates and encourages the performance and understanding of music by Australian composers throughout the world, and has grown to become a leading provider of information, publications and scores relating to Australian music.
www.amcoz.com.au
The Centre facilitates and encourages the performance and understanding of music by Australian composers throughout the world, and has grown to become a leading provider of information, publications and scores relating to Australian music.
www.amcoz.com.au
Australasian Performing Right Association Ltd. (APRA)
Copyright collection agency that has composer, lyricist and music publisher members, and represents many more international associates for local rights.
www.apra.com.au
Copyright collection agency that has composer, lyricist and music publisher members, and represents many more international associates for local rights.
www.apra.com.au
Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS)
APRS promotes the standards of professionalism and quality within the audio industry. Its members are recording studios, post-production houses, mastering, replication, pressing and duplicating facilities, and providers of education and training...
www.aprs.co.uk
APRS promotes the standards of professionalism and quality within the audio industry. Its members are recording studios, post-production houses, mastering, replication, pressing and duplicating facilities, and providers of education and training...
www.aprs.co.uk
ARChive of Contemporary Music
Not-for-profit archive, music library and research center that collects, preserves and provides information on the popular music of all cultures and races throughout the world from 1950 to the present.
www.arcmusic.org
Not-for-profit archive, music library and research center that collects, preserves and provides information on the popular music of all cultures and races throughout the world from 1950 to the present.
www.arcmusic.org
Alberta Recording Industries Association (ARIA)
Association that provides members access to a variety of services that help advance their careers, augment their knowledge of the industry and provide valuable discounts and funding opportunities.
www.aria.ab.ca
Association that provides members access to a variety of services that help advance their careers, augment their knowledge of the industry and provide valuable discounts and funding opportunities.
www.aria.ab.ca
British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA)
Independent organization working to encourage awareness of arts festivals and raise their profile and status.
www.artsfestivals.co.uk
Independent organization working to encourage awareness of arts festivals and raise their profile and status.
www.artsfestivals.co.uk
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Association whose members include: composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. ASCAP's function is to protect the rights of its members by licensing and paying royalties for the public performances of their copyrighted works.
ascap.com
Association whose members include: composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. ASCAP's function is to protect the rights of its members by licensing and paying royalties for the public performances of their copyrighted works.
ascap.com
Kentuckiana Blues Society
Society that is working to preserve, promote and perpetuate the Blues tradition.
members.aye.net
Society that is working to preserve, promote and perpetuate the Blues tradition.
members.aye.net
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National Band Register
The site offers bands the unprecedented facility of searching the world's largest database of band names and band information. One can find out if their band name is in use, and if not, register it to help protect from other bands using it.
www.bandreg.com
The site offers bands the unprecedented facility of searching the world's largest database of band names and band information. One can find out if their band name is in use, and if not, register it to help protect from other bands using it.
www.bandreg.com
British Association of Record Dealers (BARD)
Trade organization formed specifically to act as a forum for the retail and wholesale sectors of the music (and related products) industry. BARD exists to communicate and negotiate with government departments and local authorities on behalf of ...
www.bardltd.org
Trade organization formed specifically to act as a forum for the retail and wholesale sectors of the music (and related products) industry. BARD exists to communicate and negotiate with government departments and local authorities on behalf of ...
www.bardltd.org
British Columbia Country Music Association (BCCMA)
Association that promotes, fosters and encourages the development and public appreciation of, and interest in, the British Columbia Country Music community - provincially, nationally and internationally.
www.bccountry.com
Association that promotes, fosters and encourages the development and public appreciation of, and interest in, the British Columbia Country Music community - provincially, nationally and internationally.
www.bccountry.com
Blues Foundation
The Foundation promotes and preserves Blues music around the globe. With the Annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards, Keeping the Blues Alive Awards, Blues Hall of Fame induction ceremony, The International Blues Challenge and the Lifetime Achievement Aw...
www.blues.org
The Foundation promotes and preserves Blues music around the globe. With the Annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards, Keeping the Blues Alive Awards, Blues Hall of Fame induction ceremony, The International Blues Challenge and the Lifetime Achievement Aw...
www.blues.org
Blues Lovers United of San Diego (BLUSD)
BLUSD preserves and promotes awareness of the blues, America's first musical art form. BLUSD aims to entertain and educate the existing and growing audience, and be responsive to the music community's needs by presenting and supporting local and...
www.blusd.org
BLUSD preserves and promotes awareness of the blues, America's first musical art form. BLUSD aims to entertain and educate the existing and growing audience, and be responsive to the music community's needs by presenting and supporting local and...
www.blusd.org
BMI MusicWorld
A music performing rights organization that aids musicians, actors, and anyone who is involved in collecting royalties to ensure their receipt of royalties.
www.bmi.com
A music performing rights organization that aids musicians, actors, and anyone who is involved in collecting royalties to ensure their receipt of royalties.
www.bmi.com
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
Music performing rights organization that collects royalties for songwriters in film, television, musical theatre and classical music composers and music publishers.
bmi.com
Music performing rights organization that collects royalties for songwriters in film, television, musical theatre and classical music composers and music publishers.
bmi.com
British Phonographic Industry (BPI)
As the industry's trade association, BPI represents the interests of British record companies. BPI is a trade body and an authoritative source of industry information that produces quarterly industry statistics, oversees the certified awards, l...
www.bpi.co.uk
As the industry's trade association, BPI represents the interests of British record companies. BPI is a trade body and an authoritative source of industry information that produces quarterly industry statistics, oversees the certified awards, l...
www.bpi.co.uk
British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
Organization representing UK music writers.
www.britishacademy.com
Organization representing UK music writers.
www.britishacademy.com
Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC)
Site focused on the exchange of information, continuing education and communication among catalogers of audiovisual materials with the Library of Congress.
ublib.buffalo.edu
Site focused on the exchange of information, continuing education and communication among catalogers of audiovisual materials with the Library of Congress.
ublib.buffalo.edu
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Cascade Blues Association
The Association is in existence to support, promote and preserve the blues and blues related music by bringing together a group of people with a common bond, a love of the music.
www.cascadeblues.org
The Association is in existence to support, promote and preserve the blues and blues related music by bringing together a group of people with a common bond, a love of the music.
www.cascadeblues.org
Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)
Federally chartered non-profit organization whose objectives are to further the interests of all segments of the Canadian country music industry, both domestically and internationally, and to ensure the preservation and enactment of laws favorab...
www.ccma.org
Federally chartered non-profit organization whose objectives are to further the interests of all segments of the Canadian country music industry, both domestically and internationally, and to ensure the preservation and enactment of laws favorab...
www.ccma.org
Centre Belge de Documentation Musicale (CeBeDeM)
CEBEDEM stimulates the expansion of Belgian contemporary music, in Belgium as well as abroad. CEBEDEM compiles and publishes the works of its members, reproduces unpublished scores for performance or promotion, provides orchestral material, coll...
www.cebedem.be
CEBEDEM stimulates the expansion of Belgian contemporary music, in Belgium as well as abroad. CEBEDEM compiles and publishes the works of its members, reproduces unpublished scores for performance or promotion, provides orchestral material, coll...
www.cebedem.be
Chamber Music America
Non-profit corporation whose mission is to make chamber music a vital part of American culture. CMA has designed programs and services to help those who perform and present professional chamber music. CMA is also committed to the advancement of...
www.chamber-music.org
Non-profit corporation whose mission is to make chamber music a vital part of American culture. CMA has designed programs and services to help those who perform and present professional chamber music. CMA is also committed to the advancement of...
www.chamber-music.org
Chorus America
National service organization that promotes the highest artistic quality, development and growth of vocal ensembles, advocates the fair remuneration of professional singers and choruses that provide professional services, and stimulates greater ...
www.chorusamerica.org
National service organization that promotes the highest artistic quality, development and growth of vocal ensembles, advocates the fair remuneration of professional singers and choruses that provide professional services, and stimulates greater ...
www.chorusamerica.org
Cityfolk
Miami Valley's traditional and ethnic arts organization, offering music and dance events from around the world.
www.cityfolk.org
Miami Valley's traditional and ethnic arts organization, offering music and dance events from around the world.
www.cityfolk.org
Hellenic Music Therapy Association
Group provides a graduate program in music therapy and expressionist methods of psychological approach.
mtherapy.cjb.net
Group provides a graduate program in music therapy and expressionist methods of psychological approach.
mtherapy.cjb.net
Van Cliburn Foundation
Non-profit organization the hosts both the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the newly formed biennial International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs.
www.cliburn.org
Non-profit organization the hosts both the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the newly formed biennial International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs.
www.cliburn.org
Country Music Association (CMA)
Trade association that promotes country music and is composed of industry professionals and companies from around the world.
www.cmaworld.com
Trade association that promotes country music and is composed of industry professionals and companies from around the world.
www.cmaworld.com
Contemporary Music Centre
National archive and resource center for new music supporting the work of composers throughout the Republic and Northern Ireland. Member of the International Association of Music Information Centres.
www.cmc.ie
National archive and resource center for new music supporting the work of composers throughout the Republic and Northern Ireland. Member of the International Association of Music Information Centres.
www.cmc.ie
Columbus Blues Alliance
Blues Society whose intent is to maintain and encourage ties with all forms of Blues music including both traditional and electric. Blues music is an always evolving art form, and they pay homage to both the unknowns and celebrities who have def...
www.colsbluesalliance.org
Blues Society whose intent is to maintain and encourage ties with all forms of Blues music including both traditional and electric. Blues music is an always evolving art form, and they pay homage to both the unknowns and celebrities who have def...
www.colsbluesalliance.org
American Composers Alliance
Membership organization serving over 300 professional American composers of concert music. The Alliance protects the rights of its members and promotes the use and understanding of their music.
www.composers.com
Membership organization serving over 300 professional American composers of concert music. The Alliance protects the rights of its members and promotes the use and understanding of their music.
www.composers.com
Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA)
CMAA represents and promotes all aspects of the Australian country music industry, and has developed a wide range of activities, including the Toyota Country Music Awards of Australia, establishment of the Australian College of Country Music and...
www.countrymusic.asn.au
CMAA represents and promotes all aspects of the Australian country music industry, and has developed a wide range of activities, including the Toyota Country Music Awards of Australia, establishment of the Australian College of Country Music and...
www.countrymusic.asn.au
Connecticut Blues Society
Non-profit organization formed to support the community of blues fans and musicians in Connecticut. The Society promotes a sense of community through its newsletters, special events, and by serving as a forum where blues fans and blues musician...
www.ctblues.org
Non-profit organization formed to support the community of blues fans and musicians in Connecticut. The Society promotes a sense of community through its newsletters, special events, and by serving as a forum where blues fans and blues musician...
www.ctblues.org
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D.C. Blues Society (DCBS)
All volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the blues. The Society sponsors a number of events throughout the year which include: an annual festival, monthly jams, a Black history month celebration, picnics and dances.
www.dcblues.org
All volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the blues. The Society sponsors a number of events throughout the year which include: an annual festival, monthly jams, a Black history month celebration, picnics and dances.
www.dcblues.org
Ottawa Blues Society
Society for the promotion, preservation, and sheer pleasure of the blues.
www.devant.com
Society for the promotion, preservation, and sheer pleasure of the blues.
www.devant.com
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Living Music Foundation
Collects and distributes financial aid in order to assist independent composers and musicians in their efforts to reach the public.
www.e-universe.com
Collects and distributes financial aid in order to assist independent composers and musicians in their efforts to reach the public.
www.e-universe.com
English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS)
Group that encourages, documents and develops folk music, dance and song traditions within England.
www.efdss.org
Group that encourages, documents and develops folk music, dance and song traditions within England.
www.efdss.org
Euromusic
The European Music Office is a non-profit organization working as an independent proposition force for the European Union. EMO represents major professionals organizations from all sectors of the European Music Industry.
www.euromusic.com
The European Music Office is a non-profit organization working as an independent proposition force for the European Union. EMO represents major professionals organizations from all sectors of the European Music Industry.
www.euromusic.com
European Country Music Association
Non-profit organization directed by professionals of Country Music in Europe. The Association's goals are to make this genre popular in Europe, help local artists get recognition, as well as provide support for radio stations, festivals and com...
www.europeancma.org
Non-profit organization directed by professionals of Country Music in Europe. The Association's goals are to make this genre popular in Europe, help local artists get recognition, as well as provide support for radio stations, festivals and com...
www.europeancma.org
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Finnish Music Information Centre
Center serving the needs of people involved with music professionally in different parts of the world. Association of Music Information Centres.
www.fimic.fi
Center serving the needs of people involved with music professionally in different parts of the world. Association of Music Information Centres.
www.fimic.fi
Fox Valley Blues Society (FVBS)
Non-profit corporation whose objectives are to: educate the general public about the native art form of blues related music and to preserve, promote and perpetuate the blues. Their goal is to expand public awareness and appreciation of this un...
www.foxvalleyblues.org
Non-profit corporation whose objectives are to: educate the general public about the native art form of blues related music and to preserve, promote and perpetuate the blues. Their goal is to expand public awareness and appreciation of this un...
www.foxvalleyblues.org
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Gaudeamus Foundation
Center for contemporary music that organizes and promotes contemporary music activities and concerts both in The Netherlands and abroad. Gaudeamus focuses on supporting career development of young composers and musicians through its library fac...
www.gaudeamus.nl
Center for contemporary music that organizes and promotes contemporary music activities and concerts both in The Netherlands and abroad. Gaudeamus focuses on supporting career development of young composers and musicians through its library fac...
www.gaudeamus.nl
GeeK NoiZe
An online audio information resource providing links and a discussion forum.
www.geeknoize.com
An online audio information resource providing links and a discussion forum.
www.geeknoize.com
Tennessee Country Music Association (TCMA)
Nonprofit country music association formed to promote country and gospel music and aspiring artists in these fields.
www.geocities.com
Nonprofit country music association formed to promote country and gospel music and aspiring artists in these fields.
www.geocities.com
Georgia Music Industry Association (GMIA)
Non-profit association that provides avenues of communication and cooperation between the leaders of the music community, as well as educating the songwriter and performer on all aspects of the music industry.
www.gmia.org
Non-profit association that provides avenues of communication and cooperation between the leaders of the music community, as well as educating the songwriter and performer on all aspects of the music industry.
www.gmia.org
Gospel Music Association (GMA)
The Association supports, encourages and promotes the development of all forms of gospel music. The GMA provides an atmosphere in which artists, industry leaders, retail stores, radio stations, concert promoters and local churches can coordinat...
www.gospelmusic.org
The Association supports, encourages and promotes the development of all forms of gospel music. The GMA provides an atmosphere in which artists, industry leaders, retail stores, radio stations, concert promoters and local churches can coordinat...
www.gospelmusic.org
Texas Music Office
Information clearinghouse and promotion office for the Texas music industry.
www.governor.state.tx.us
Information clearinghouse and promotion office for the Texas music industry.
www.governor.state.tx.us
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS)
Organization comprised of recording professionals that present the Grammy Awards and other cultural, educational, professional development and human service programs. Based in Santa Monica, California.
www.grammy.com
Organization comprised of recording professionals that present the Grammy Awards and other cultural, educational, professional development and human service programs. Based in Santa Monica, California.
www.grammy.com
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International Association of Electronic Keyboard Manufacturers (IAEKM)
Association that comprises the global manufacturers of electronic keyboards and affiliated software and publications. The products that IAEKM members produce include synthesizers, portable keyboards, digital pianos, sound modules, home organs, s...
www.iaekm.org
Association that comprises the global manufacturers of electronic keyboards and affiliated software and publications. The products that IAEKM members produce include synthesizers, portable keyboards, digital pianos, sound modules, home organs, s...
www.iaekm.org
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
Organization representing the international recording industry. It comprises a membership of 1400 record producers and distributors in 76 countries. It also has national groups in 46 countries. IFPI's international Secretariat is based in London...
www.ifpi.org
Organization representing the international recording industry. It comprises a membership of 1400 record producers and distributors in 76 countries. It also has national groups in 46 countries. IFPI's international Secretariat is based in London...
www.ifpi.org
Institute for Musical Arts (IMA)
California based non-profit Cultural Center/Studio Retreat functioning as an artist's colony for the development of music and personal enrichment.
www.ima.org
California based non-profit Cultural Center/Studio Retreat functioning as an artist's colony for the development of music and personal enrichment.
www.ima.org
Irish Music Rights Organization (IMRO)
National body administering the performing rights in copyright music in Ireland on behalf of its members: songwriters, composers, music publishers and the members of affiliated overseas societies.
www.imro.ie
National body administering the performing rights in copyright music in Ireland on behalf of its members: songwriters, composers, music publishers and the members of affiliated overseas societies.
www.imro.ie
Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM)
The Society promotes the research, study and the performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts.
www.indiana.edu
The Society promotes the research, study and the performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts.
www.indiana.edu
International Society of Bassists (ISB)
The ISB is dedicated to inspiring public interest, raising performance standards and providing an organization for those who teach, study, play, repair, build, research and enjoy the double bass. The ISB is a forum for communication among bassis...
isbworldoffice.com
The ISB is dedicated to inspiring public interest, raising performance standards and providing an organization for those who teach, study, play, repair, build, research and enjoy the double bass. The ISB is a forum for communication among bassis...
isbworldoffice.com
Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM)
The ISM is the UK's professional body for musicians. ISM promotes the art of music and the interests of professional musicians; in addition to raising standards in the profession and giving members the best available advice and services.
www.ism.org
The ISM is the UK's professional body for musicians. ISM promotes the art of music and the interests of professional musicians; in addition to raising standards in the profession and giving members the best available advice and services.
www.ism.org
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Jazz Services
Organization that exists to promote and develop jazz in the UK. They offer services in information, education, touring, communications, marketing and publishing.
www.jazzservices.org.uk
Organization that exists to promote and develop jazz in the UK. They offer services in information, education, touring, communications, marketing and publishing.
www.jazzservices.org.uk
Just Plain Folks
Group of songwriters, recording artists, music publishers, record labels, performing arts societies, educational institutions, recording studios and engineers, producers, legal professionals, publicists and journalists, publications, music manuf...
www.jpfolks.com
Group of songwriters, recording artists, music publishers, record labels, performing arts societies, educational institutions, recording studios and engineers, producers, legal professionals, publicists and journalists, publications, music manuf...
www.jpfolks.com
Just Intonation Network
Nonprofit group fostering communication among composers, musicians, instrument designers and theorists working with Just Intonation.
www.justintonation.net
Nonprofit group fostering communication among composers, musicians, instrument designers and theorists working with Just Intonation.
www.justintonation.net
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Estonian Music Information Centre (Eesti Muusika Infokeskus)
Information about Estonian composers and their works.
www.kul.ee
Information about Estonian composers and their works.
www.kul.ee
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Luxembourg Society for Contemporary Music
Organizer of concerts, conferences, workshops and other activities which are useful in promoting contemporary music.
www.lgnm.lu
Organizer of concerts, conferences, workshops and other activities which are useful in promoting contemporary music.
www.lgnm.lu
Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society
Non-profit organization whose goal is to raise awareness and appreciation of live blues music.
www.lotobs.org
Non-profit organization whose goal is to raise awareness and appreciation of live blues music.
www.lotobs.org
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Magic City Blues Society (MCBS)
The Society was founded to preserve the blues as a cultural asset, to promote and facilitate local blues productions, and to foster appreciation of the unique styles and cultural heritage of the blues.
www.magiccityblues.org
The Society was founded to preserve the blues as a cultural asset, to promote and facilitate local blues productions, and to foster appreciation of the unique styles and cultural heritage of the blues.
www.magiccityblues.org
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS)
Royalty collection society that licences the recording and use of music in all its shapes and forms. MCPS specialists ensure that their members music is properly licensed, and that royalties are paid quickly and efficiently to their members.
www.mcps.co.uk
Royalty collection society that licences the recording and use of music in all its shapes and forms. MCPS specialists ensure that their members music is properly licensed, and that royalties are paid quickly and efficiently to their members.
www.mcps.co.uk
Media Coalition
The Media Coalition is an association that defends the First Amendment right to produce and sell books, magazines, recordings, and videotapes and videogames.
www.mediacoalition.org
The Media Coalition is an association that defends the First Amendment right to produce and sell books, magazines, recordings, and videotapes and videogames.
www.mediacoalition.org
MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA)
Provides forums for discussion of proposals aimed at improving and standardizing the capabilities and marketability of MIDI-related products.
www.midi.org
Provides forums for discussion of proposals aimed at improving and standardizing the capabilities and marketability of MIDI-related products.
www.midi.org
Music Producers Guild (MPG)
The Guild promotes and represents all individuals in the music production and recording professions. It is a professional organization that embodies collective and individual creative contributions to the production and recording of all genres o...
www.mpg.org.uk
The Guild promotes and represents all individuals in the music production and recording professions. It is a professional organization that embodies collective and individual creative contributions to the production and recording of all genres o...
www.mpg.org.uk
Czech Music Information Centre
Documentation on contemporary Czech composers, archives of sheet music and recordings and information for foreigners interested in Czech music.
www.musica.cz
Documentation on contemporary Czech composers, archives of sheet music and recordings and information for foreigners interested in Czech music.
www.musica.cz
World Music Foundation: Music Aid
Raises funds through music to help needy children of the world.
www.musicaid.org
Raises funds through music to help needy children of the world.
www.musicaid.org
Canadian Music Centre
Organization that collects, distributes and promotes music by Canada's concert composers.
www.musiccentre.ca
Organization that collects, distributes and promotes music by Canada's concert composers.
www.musiccentre.ca
Music City Blues
Non-profit educational organization formed to help keep blues music alive. Its purpose is to promote, preserve and advance the culture and tradition of blues music, a unique American art form. The group is actively involved in the middle Tenne...
www.musiccityblues.org
Non-profit educational organization formed to help keep blues music alive. Its purpose is to promote, preserve and advance the culture and tradition of blues music, a unique American art form. The group is actively involved in the middle Tenne...
www.musiccityblues.org
Music Library Association (MLA)
Professional organization devoted to music librarianship and to all aspects of music materials in libraries.
www.musiclibraryassoc.org
Professional organization devoted to music librarianship and to all aspects of music materials in libraries.
www.musiclibraryassoc.org
Mississippi Valley Blues Society (MVBS)
Web site offers news, information and blues music resources.
www.mvbs.org
Web site offers news, information and blues music resources.
www.mvbs.org
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International Music Products Association (NAMM)
Carlsbad, California based association that unifies, leads and strengthens the global music products industry and increases active participation in music making.
www.namm.com
Carlsbad, California based association that unifies, leads and strengthens the global music products industry and increases active participation in music making.
www.namm.com
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Advances public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increases access to quality music therapy services.
www.namt.com
Advances public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increases access to quality music therapy services.
www.namt.com
Natchel' Blues Network (NBN)
Organization promoting the blues in southeastern Virginia.
www.natchelblues.org
Organization promoting the blues in southeastern Virginia.
www.natchelblues.org
National Music Foundation
Not-for-profit organization dedicated to American music and the people who bring it to us. Their mission is twofold: educate the public about American music, and provide for the retirement of professionals from the fields of music and recording...
www.nmc.org
Not-for-profit organization dedicated to American music and the people who bring it to us. Their mission is twofold: educate the public about American music, and provide for the retirement of professionals from the fields of music and recording...
www.nmc.org
National Music Publishers Association (NMPA)
Association representing American music publishers. Works to interpret copyright law, educate the public about licensing and safeguard the interests of its members.
www.nmpa.org
Association representing American music publishers. Works to interpret copyright law, educate the public about licensing and safeguard the interests of its members.
www.nmpa.org
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Oklahoma Blues Society
Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Blues music as an art form.
okblues.org
Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Blues music as an art form.
okblues.org
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Performing Artists Media Rights Association (PAMRA)
Collecting society for performers that pays out money to qualifying performers for the broadcast of their recorded performances. As an organization, PAMRA is better able to defend performers’ rights and earnings than individuals can and it is de...
www.pamra.org.uk
Collecting society for performers that pays out money to qualifying performers for the broadcast of their recorded performances. As an organization, PAMRA is better able to defend performers’ rights and earnings than individuals can and it is de...
www.pamra.org.uk
Percussive Arts Society
Not-for-profit service organization whose purpose is educational, promoting drums and percussion through a viable network of performers, teachers, students, enthusiasts and sustaining members.
www.pas.org
Not-for-profit service organization whose purpose is educational, promoting drums and percussion through a viable network of performers, teachers, students, enthusiasts and sustaining members.
www.pas.org
Society for Producers and Composers of Applied Music (PCAM)
PCAM was founded by members of leading music production companies to monitor practices and conditions for the production of music in commercials, television programs and other audio-visual media between production companies and advertising agen...
www.pcam.co.uk
PCAM was founded by members of leading music production companies to monitor practices and conditions for the production of music in commercials, television programs and other audio-visual media between production companies and advertising agen...
www.pcam.co.uk
Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS)
Educational non-profit organization working to preserve and present the American Blues tradition through live performances, educational programs and workshops, and the documentation of local North Carolina tradition through written, audio and vi...
www.piedmontblues.com
Educational non-profit organization working to preserve and present the American Blues tradition through live performances, educational programs and workshops, and the documentation of local North Carolina tradition through written, audio and vi...
www.piedmontblues.com
Promotion Marketing Association of America, Inc. (PMA)
New York based non-profit trade association that represents the promotion marketing profession. As the voice of the industry, PMA represents member interests and promotes better understanding of the importance of promotion in the overall marketi...
www.pmalink.org
New York based non-profit trade association that represents the promotion marketing profession. As the voice of the industry, PMA represents member interests and promotes better understanding of the importance of promotion in the overall marketi...
www.pmalink.org
Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL)
Non-profit making organization established by the recording industry to administer public performance and broadcasting rights of their recordings. PPL issues licences to all kinds of venues, radio and TV broadcasters.
www.ppluk.com
Non-profit making organization established by the recording industry to administer public performance and broadcasting rights of their recordings. PPL issues licences to all kinds of venues, radio and TV broadcasters.
www.ppluk.com
Performing Rights Society (PRS)
Association of composers, songwriters and music publishers. It administers the 'performing right' in their music.
www.prs.co.uk
Association of composers, songwriters and music publishers. It administers the 'performing right' in their music.
www.prs.co.uk
R
Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Festival
Non-profit organization supporting the preservation of the most original of American music, and the live performance of talented blues artists each year at their nationally famous "Best Little Blues Festival In America."
www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
Non-profit organization supporting the preservation of the most original of American music, and the live performance of talented blues artists each year at their nationally famous "Best Little Blues Festival In America."
www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
S
SACEM
Professional organization for authors, administered by music creators and publishers who collect and distribute authors' rights.
www.sacem.fr
Professional organization for authors, administered by music creators and publishers who collect and distribute authors' rights.
www.sacem.fr
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
Located in Indiana, SBE is a non-profit organization serving the interests of Broadcast Engineers. SBE members include: studio and transmitter operators and technicians, supervisors, announcer-technicians, chief engineers of commercial and educa...
www.sbe.org
Located in Indiana, SBE is a non-profit organization serving the interests of Broadcast Engineers. SBE members include: studio and transmitter operators and technicians, supervisors, announcer-technicians, chief engineers of commercial and educa...
www.sbe.org
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. (SBE)
Located in Indiana, SBE is a non-profit organization serving the interests of Broadcast Engineers. SBE members include: studio and transmitter operators and technicians, supervisors, announcer-technicians, chief engineers of commercial and educa...
www.sbe.org
Located in Indiana, SBE is a non-profit organization serving the interests of Broadcast Engineers. SBE members include: studio and transmitter operators and technicians, supervisors, announcer-technicians, chief engineers of commercial and educa...
www.sbe.org
Societe Civile des Auteurs Multimedia (SCAM)
Civil society of multimedia authors that manages and distributes the rights of journalists and authors of multimedia materials including audiovisual, audio, written works, new technologies, stills and corporate films.
www.scam.fr
Civil society of multimedia authors that manages and distributes the rights of journalists and authors of multimedia materials including audiovisual, audio, written works, new technologies, stills and corporate films.
www.scam.fr
SESAC, Inc.
Performing rights organization with headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee and offices in New York and London, representing songwriters and publishers and their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public.
sesac.com
Performing rights organization with headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee and offices in New York and London, representing songwriters and publishers and their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public.
sesac.com
Sonic Arts Network (SAN)
SAN is an events, education and information resource with members worldwide that aims to raise awareness and innovate new approaches to sonic art by providing information and opportunity across the UK.
www.sonicartsnetwork.org
SAN is an events, education and information resource with members worldwide that aims to raise awareness and innovate new approaches to sonic art by providing information and opportunity across the UK.
www.sonicartsnetwork.org
Society for the Promotion of New Music (SPNM)
SPNM promotes and advances the education of the public by encouraging the understanding, appreciation and development of music composed by living musicians born or resident in the UK, and of music generally as expressed in any other medium or fo...
www.spnm.org.uk
SPNM promotes and advances the education of the public by encouraging the understanding, appreciation and development of music composed by living musicians born or resident in the UK, and of music generally as expressed in any other medium or fo...
www.spnm.org.uk
Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSDC)
A national independent labor union with the purpose of elevating the standards of stage direction and choreography. Based in New York, New York.
www.ssdc.org
A national independent labor union with the purpose of elevating the standards of stage direction and choreography. Based in New York, New York.
www.ssdc.org
American Symphony Orchestra League
The League provides leadership and service to American orchestras while communicating to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform.
www.symphony.org
The League provides leadership and service to American orchestras while communicating to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform.
www.symphony.org
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Toronto Blues Society
Organization that works to create a climate in which the opportunities for live performances, radio airplay and national touring that can make a career in music viable were being made available to blues musicians.
www.torontobluessociety.com
Organization that works to create a climate in which the opportunities for live performances, radio airplay and national touring that can make a career in music viable were being made available to blues musicians.
www.torontobluessociety.com
Cristofori Foundation
Not-for-profit organization aiding and supporting charitable and cultural causes through music.
members.tripod.com
Not-for-profit organization aiding and supporting charitable and cultural causes through music.
members.tripod.com
V
VH1 Save The Music
Nonprofit initiative to restore music education programs in America's public schools and raise awareness of the positive impact music participation has on students.
www.vh1.com
Nonprofit initiative to restore music education programs in America's public schools and raise awareness of the positive impact music participation has on students.
www.vh1.com
W
Women In the Arts
Produces and sponsors programs that promote and affirm the creative talents and technical skills of women in the visual, performing, and fine arts. The primary vehicle to meet this purpose is the production of the National Women's Music Festival...
wiaonline.org
Produces and sponsors programs that promote and affirm the creative talents and technical skills of women in the visual, performing, and fine arts. The primary vehicle to meet this purpose is the production of the National Women's Music Festival...
wiaonline.org
Experimental Musical Instruments (EMI)
Organization devoted to the design, construction, and enjoyment of unusual sound sources.
www.windworld.com
Organization devoted to the design, construction, and enjoyment of unusual sound sources.
www.windworld.com
Y
Canadian Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentations Centres (CAML)
Canadian branch of the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML).
www.yorku.ca
Canadian branch of the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML).
www.yorku.ca
Local Music Organizations
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Guide to Music Organizations
Stay abreast of the latest issues, news and trends in music by joining music organizations
By Tai G., Writer
Becoming a member of the right organization opens the door to a wealth of expertise. You will be exposed to many networking opportunities, information and resources. Additionally, music associations may also provide invaluable services that include informational resources, educational opportunities and industry support. When looking for membership with a national association of music, remember the following:
1. Make sure the music group you're interested in is credible. Check the Better Business Bureau or other industry accreditations.
2. Most organizations charge fees for memberships, so make sure you’re getting your money’s worth before you pay.
3. Your association is a support resource that you can turn to with questions or concerns regarding your career.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Become a member of an accredited musician organization
Although many organizations offer information, tools and resources to non-members, you can benefit substantially from becoming a member. Membership opens the door to additional services, products and representation.
I recommend: The American Federation of Musicians provides a number of benefits to its members, including deals and discounts, insurance and a pension fund. The American Music Center includes professional development program workshops and an online membership directory as part of its benefits package.
Join a music industry association that offers a full schedule of events and conferences
Events and conferences are a boon to any musician. They give you an opportunity to network and share issues with industry peers. More importantly, they give you exposure within the industry, and provide you with an opportunity to further your relationships with other industry peers.
I recommend: The College Music Society and the National Association of Schools of Music both offer a calendar of industry events for networking opportunities.
Opt for a music industry group that has an awards program
Winning awards from accredited organizations reflects positively on your professionalism and contributions to the music community. Usually members have to be nominated for awards, but each organization has various requirements and expectations. You may have to be a member to enroll.
I recommend: The American Musical Instrument Society recognizes achievement and excellence with the Curt Sachs Award, the Frances Densmore Prize and the Frederick R. Selch Award. The American Musicological Society rewards scholarly accomplishments with a long list of awards, including the Noah Greenberg Award and the Lewis Lockwood Award.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Networking is a great business tool. Make sure you're stocked with business cards so you can market yourself at events held by musician associations.
