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Membership

Our Membership is divided into three main categories as noted below.

 

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL (UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)  –  1/2 Price = $25  Note:  Affiliate Members do not have to be composers . . . they can be anyone who uses (enjoys) sacred music.

Summary of Membership Categories and Dues:

Active Member – Composer– Site Access and Listing – Dues $75/Year

Active Member – Publisher – Site Access and Listing – Dues $100/Year

Affiliate Member – Individual or Organization User of Sacred Music –

SPECIAL (UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)  –  1/2 Price = $25

Associate Member – Supplier of Products/Services to the Above – Dues $100/Year if Annual Sales is less than $2 Million;  $200/Year if Annual Sales is greater than $2 Million.

Following are details and examples of the membership categories.

How to Join:   Determine membership category and dues amount based on the following, then click on the Join button at the bottom of the page:
Note: The dues amount is for one year unless specified, and one years of dues must be submitted with the membership application.

  1. Active Members
    Individual Sacred Music Composer:  Individuals who have composed anthems/songs/instrumentals – published or unpublished.  Dues Amount: $75/yearMusic Publishing Companies:   Must be a member of the Church Music Publishers Association (CMPA).  Dues Amount:  Introductory Special:  $100/Year. Note: An official representative individual employee must be designated.

    Note: Only Active category members may vote and hold office.

  2. Affiliate Members
    Organizations/companies or individuals who represent users of sacred music. Dues Amount: SPECIAL (UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) – 1/2 Price = $25   Examples: Music Departments of Educational Institutions, Community Choruses, a Church Music ministry, Orchestras, Bands, Other Instrumental Ensembles, Private Music instructors/teachers.
  3. Associate Members
    Companies, organizations and/or individuals who supply goods and services to Active and/or Affiliate members.  Dues Amount: $100/year ( if sales under $2 Million); $200/year (if sales over $2 Million).  Examples of Goods or Services:  Music Notation Software, Sheet Music, Music Stores, Pianos, Organs, Musical Instruments, Choir Robes, Handbells, Legal Firms, Insurance Providers, etc.

Submit Application – You may either mail your dues payment check, or pay online with PayPal or credit card. If paying via credit card, you do not have to have or obtain a PayPal account.   Click Below:

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Special for Registrants of the October 2020 Joseph Martin Composers’ Symposium:

E-mail billgreer@sacredmusiccomposers.com  –  Enter as e-mail subject:

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Marietta, GA 30064
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