The focus of this category is on organizations made up of musicians, songwriters, and lyricists.
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American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
The professional organization of songwriters, composers, and music publishers was founded and is governed by its members. ASCAP licenses more than seventeen million ASCAP songs and scores to the businesses that play them publicly and then sends the money to its members as royalties. It also advocates for its members. The benefits of membership are related, private logins for members and music users are available, and its payment program is defined. Contacts are posted.
https://www.ascap.com/
Barrage is a Canadian music organization that mixes music, song and dance as well as string instruments. You can also purchase tickets to Barrage events here. The website also provides educational services to help people learn more about music. The website also has a store where you can buy music books and DVDs, including other items.
http://www.barrage.ca
Country Music Association of Australia
The Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) is an organization that represents country music musicians in Australia. You can find out about upcoming country music festivals and events here. The website also has charts where you can determine the most popular country musicians.
http://www.country.com.au
Institute of Musical Instrument Technology
The Institute of Musical Instrument Technology is a British organization that represents professionals in the musical instrument industry. You can also find out about the topics covered in the latest issue of the Institute's Journal here. The education section of the website provides details on music education programs across the UK.
http://www.imit.org.uk
International Artist Managers' Association
The International Artist Managers' Association (IAMA) is an organisation for those who manage classical music artists. The website also has a special section dedicated to young international performers which makes it easy to keep track of new talent. The website also has a jobs section where you can look for work and advertise your availability.
http://www.iamaworld.com
The Association for Non Executive Directors and Chairmen/ Independent Directions (ITNEA) is a British organization that for executives in media, information technology and telecommunications. You can find out about the Association's upcoming events here here. The website also has a list of non-executive directors.
http://www.itnea.net
Just Plain Folks is a music community website for songwriters, music publishers, recording arts and everybody else involved in the music sector. The website also provides contact information for mentors who can help you to develop in your career.
http://www.jpfolks.com
The Marching website dedicated to marching bands and helping them. You can also find articles on fundraising for marching bands. You can also find out where to buy band uniforms, musical instruments, percussion equipment, music education and so forth. The website also has details on marching band events.
http://www.marching.com
The Mountain Music Museum is a cultural music association that celebrates American music made in the Appalachian mountains. The Pickin' Porch Show is also available through this website - it is a great place to discover country music artists. The Museum's Gift Shop also retails a variety of old-time, traditional country and Bluegrass music items.
http://www.mountainmusicmuseum.org
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a nonprofit organization and home for the celebration and study of rock and roll music. The website provides overview on current, upcoming and past exhibits as well as featured collections and the organization's education and outreach programs. The website also provides visitor information that includes hours, admissions, directions, exhibit guide, parking and more. The website also has a section that showcases historical events on a particular day.
http://www.rockhall.com
Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation
The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation is an American fund that commissions original works of music. Composers and others can download the Foundation's grant application form here. You can also find out about the Foundation's previous grants.
http://www.koussevitzky.org
The Silk Road Project is a collaborative music project organized by YoYo Ma. The website has a list of the music performances and other events organized by the project. You can also donate funds to support the project through this website and read the project's newsletter.
http://www.silkroadproject.org/
This nonprofit organization was established by professionals in the film and music communities. The site provides industry news and events, publications, CDs, and links to composers, songwriters, studios and production companies.
http://www.filmmusicsociety.org
Tipitina's Foundation is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to preserve New Orleans' music community by developing programs that will enhance the musical inclination of the youth in New Orleans. The website provides information about the organization's programs namely: Instruments A Comin' that provides new musical instruments to New Orleans area schools, and the Tipitina's Internship Program that offers internships to New Orleans-based high school musicians.
http://www.tipitinasfoundation.org
The Twin Cities Jazz Society is an organization that celebrates big band and jazz music in the United States. A membership in the society gives you discounts to music services, a free CD and other benefits. You can also use this website to find jazz clubs in Minneapolis and St. Paul. This website also has a list of active jazz musicians in the Twin Cities area as well.
http://www.tcjs.org
