AMC membership offers you the opportunity to:

List Your Work in the AMC Online Library

Formerly called NewMusicJukebox, this online portal to new music by American composers was developed to provide performers, conductors, presenters, choreographers, filmmakers, and others with a powerful, searchable database of American music. Upload your information, works, and upcoming performances to the AMC Online Library in Explore American Music. With over 43,000 works and over 5,000 composers listed from current and past members, major publishers, and the AMC 20th Century Scores Collection, the AMC Online Library is the premier place to promote and showcase the vast repertoire of American music. Be a part of the most comprehensive catalog of new American music.

Composer members in good standing who meet certain citizenship or residency requirements can upload their bio, photo, complete work list, and score and sound files.

Receive the Monthly Opportunity Update

Sent exclusively to members, Opportunity Update is one of the most complete resources available announcing competitions, calls for scores, grant programs, and residencies. Sent via email, it also contains important announcements from the Center.

Apply for CAP

Composer Assistance Program is available only to members. AMC distributes more than $75,000 annually to composer members that offers direct assistance for the preparation costs of a premiere performance of up to $5,000.

Discounts on Finale and Sibelius!

Members receive the educator’s discount on Finale and Sibelius software.

Access to the AMC 20th Century Scores Collection

Members in good standing are able to check out copies of up to three scores per month from The AMC 20th Century Scores Collection at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. This unique collection contains over 60,000 works—some you can’t find anywhere else. If you are in the New York area, feel free to drop by the NYPL for the Performing Arts to peruse the scores or you can contact AMC to request copies of scores directly from home.

Professional Development Program

Our workshops Tuning Up Your Career and Nuts & Bolts are some of the most valuable services to composers. These workshops highlight and discuss information on copyright issues, score preparation, promotion, hands-on practical compositional issues, and more. Open to anyone and held around the country, members receive a discount to attend these workshops.

Publications

Members also receive a discounted subscription to this online publication, Contemporary Ensembles Directory, which lists hundreds of new music ensembles around the country.

Mailing List Rental

AMC members receive a discount on rental of our mailing list. The mailing list can be sorted geographically or by other criteria. It is a perfect way to promote your event.

Apply for Group Health Insurance

Coverage is available to all members in good standing of the American Music Center who are engaged in an occupation in the arts or entertainment industries and reside in the following areas: NY, NJ, CT, Greater Atlanta (GA) Area, Greater Chicago (IL) Area, Southern FL, and CA. Plans include Oxford and GHI available in NY; CIGNA HMO, available in NJ, CT, Greater Chicago, and CA; CIGNA POS, available in NJ, CT, Greater Atlanta, Greater Chicago, and CA; and CIGNA PPO, available in Southern Florida. AMC members should contact TEIGIT at (800) 886-7504 or mailto:teigit@teigit.com for complete information and application materials.

Tap the Expertise of Our Professional Staff

Need personalized professional assistance? Our staff will make available to you their extensive knowledge in a variety of fields within contemporary American music.

AMC eNotes

AMC members receive our email newsletter, AMC eNotes, announcing AMC news and events such as Counterstream Radio’s special programming, featured content on NewMusicBox, upcoming grant deadlines and announcements, and more.

Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

This much-loved party on the first Monday in May every year honors an impressive roster of awardees and gives members the chance to mingle with fellow colleagues and friends over great food and drink.