AMC membership offers you the opportunity to:

List your work in 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. Be a part of the most comprehensive catalog of American music.

Read Opportunity Update and apply to the listings

Emailed monthly to members, 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.

Apply to AMC’s Composer Assistance Program (CAP)

As a member, you 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.

Attend 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.

Searching for a new music ensemble near you?

Members will soon receive a free subscription to the Contemporary Music Ensembles Directory, an online publication that lists hundreds of new music ensembles around the country. If you are an ensemble member, you may submit your information for inclusion in this directory. Visit www.amc.net/resources/ensembles to get started.

Request scores and research

Members may request perusal 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 or contact AMC online to request loan of perusal copies of scores.

Announce your next event with the AMC Mailing List

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. Click here to find out how.

Use the Online Membership Directory

Lost contact with a former colleague or misplaced your favorite composer’s contact information? The Online Membership Directory provides just that. AMC members who have chosen to be listed in the Online Membership Directory can be found at www.amc.net/explore/artists/members.

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 make an appointment to call or visit the Center by filling out the online form.

Receive discounts on Finale and Sibelius!

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

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.

Keep informed with AMC eNotes

As an AMC member, you will automatically be subscribed to AMC’s email newsletter, AMC eNotes.

Attend AMC’s 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.