AMC membership provides…

Posting User access to the AMC Online Library
With over 45,000 works and over 5,500 composers listed from current and past members, major publishers, and the AMC 20th Century Scores Collection, the AMC Online Library is the premiere place to promote and showcase the vast repertoire of American music. Composers: be a part of the most comprehensive digital library of American music.

Career promotion in the Artist & Music Industry Directories
Members will be listed in the directories of musicians and industry professionals involved in the field of new American music, making our community visible to all. Member pictures, biographical information, artistic work, and contact information are displayed to visitors of amc.net searching for composers, performers, conductors, ensembles, and more. Don’t miss out! Be counted as a part of the new American music community.

Opportunity Update, opportunities to help you advance your career
Updated monthly, Opportunity Update is one of the most complete resources available announcing competitions, calls for scores, grant programs, and residencies. It also contains important announcements from the Center.

Eligibility to apply to AMC’s Composer Assistance Program (CAP)
Composer members are eligible to apply to CAP. CAP offers direct assistance of up to $5,000 for the preparation costs for premiere performances. Visit www.amc.net/grants/cap.asp for up-to-date guidelines and an application.

Access to valuable resources
From basic career advice on earning a living, score production, copyright, special member-only directories, workshop documents, to the new music classifieds listing services offered from around the country, our resources are a must have for musicians involved in new American music.

Discounts on Finale and Sibelius!
Members receive the educator’s discount on Finale and Sibelius software—such a bargain!

Discounts to the Professional Development Program workshops
Held in different locations around the country, members receive discounted admission to our workshops Tuning Up Your Career and Nuts & Bolts, some of our most valuable services to composers. These workshops discuss copyright issues, score preparation, promotion, hands-on compositional issues, and more.

Hard-to-find scores for research
Members may request perusal copies of up to three scores per year from the AMC 20th Century Scores Collection at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. This unique collection contains over 40,000 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 or contact AMC online to request perusal copies of scores.

Discount on the AMC Mailing List
AMC members receive a discount on rental of our mailing list. The mailing list can be sorted geographically or by profession. It is the perfect way to promote your event. Click here to find out how.

Information Assistance
As an AMC member you are entitled to two 30-minute sessions per year of one-on-one professional advice from our expert staff. Members may schedule a phone appointment or visit the Center by filling out this online form.

Need health insurance?
You may be eligible for group health insurance through AMC. 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 via email at teigit@teigit.com for complete information and application materials.

AMC eNotes
As an AMC member, you will receive our informative email newsletter, AMC eNotes.

Invitation to the AMC Annual Meeting and Award 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.