When you join the American Music Center, you join a growing community of nearly 2,500 musician and industry members working in new American music worldwide. We serve composers, performers, ensembles, educators, administrators, and institutions by providing an abundance of resources, information, assistance, support, discounts, and dedicated online promotion. As we continue through the 21st century, our services reflect the changing needs of our members and the field, while keeping true to our dedicated mission of building a national community for new American music.

How do I join?

Easily. You can simply join online, or you print out a form and mail or fax it to us.

Is AMC for me?

The Center is a unique community of diverse individuals in nearly all walks of American musical life. Our members range from students to internationally recognized musicians. By joining AMC, you will have colleagues across the country and a national center of support that you can rely upon.

What are the benefits?

We have an array of career-enhancing professional services and benefits. Click here to learn more.

How does AMC define American composers and music?

We define American composers and their music in two ways:

1) Naturally born U.S. citizens living at home or abroad.
2) Foreign-born composers whose primary musical activity has taken place in the United States for a period of five years — their musical output is part of the American fabric.