Professional organizations for composers

Originally Posted by Jamie Whitmarsh

When does one cease being a student?

well, at least not while you're in school.

I think of my father, who was a member of IEEE (the electrical engineers professional organization)... they didn't let anyone in until they had their first degree.

It varies from organization to organization. Writer groups have discounts for students, same with physics, and math ones. You should refer to your university and see what professional groups your university supports and then join it! If that option doesn't exist, then find a student group and join it!

they didn't let anyone in until they had their first degree.

Plus the program you obtain your degree has to be certified. Engineering organizations have strict rules. My dad tried to explain to me the purpose once, fell asleep soon after he started to talk.

I am still a student and I am a member of ASCAP: I plan (hopefully) to continue with my music professionally, so I joined now. As far as I know, ASCAP, BMI, they both charge a one-time fee, like 25$. If you music is going to be getting performances, then it's worth it. If your music is gonna be getting the 'leave-it-in-the-barn' treatment, then you probably aren't a professional. :-P

Originally Posted by QcCowboy

the whole point of a "professional organisation" is that it is FOR professionals.. not for students who can't afford to pay fees.

I'm a student and I am in three of them. I have to be for my major plus it helps to be in one as a student when it comes to networking for a future job. In fact at our last NACUSA conference we disscussed about how to recruit more college student. I also know the SCI has college chapters.

Originally Posted by QcCowboy

the whole point of a "professional organisation" is that it is FOR professionals.. not for students who can't afford to pay fees.

What did the musican without job say to the musician with a job?

One Big Mac please.

Originally Posted by Gardener

What did the musican without job say to the musician with a job?

One Big Mac please.

lulz.


So true. -_-

And what do you call a drummer without a girlfriend?

homeless..

Much better answer. In fact I may even delete my post. :o

I'm part of ASCAP.