How many of you guys are a member of a professional organization for composers? If so which one?
For those who are not a member of one, you should really consider joining one. I read thread after thread about how many of you can not get your pieces performed. Many of these organizations send out list of opportunities for performances or have conventions in where they perform its member's pieces. Other organizations help with legal things such as copywriters and royalties.
Here are some websites of professional organizations for composers. Check 'em out!
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) -
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
College Music Society (CMS) -
www.music.org
Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI) -
Society of Composers, Inc.
American Composers Forum (ACF) -
American Composers Forum
National Association of Composers, USA (NACUSA) -
National Association of Composers, USA (NACUSA)
The Center for the Promotion of Contemporary Composers (CPCC) -
The Center for the Promotion of Contemporary Composers
(I am a member of NACUSA, SCI and CPCC) My professor is resident member of CPCC