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.
- 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Individual Sacred Music Composer: Individuals who have composed anthems/songs/instrumentals – published or unpublished.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.
- 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. - 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:
Special for Registrants of the October 2020 Joseph Martin Composers’ Symposium:
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