DMOZ - Arts: Music: Organizations

Organizations

Associations, organizations, and societies specializing in some aspect of music. Most music organizations are non-profit in status, and all have regular meetings and / or conferences and a board of directors who oversee operations.

Subcategories 19

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By Instrument

By Style

Regional

American Federation of Musicians

Societies of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

Songwriting

Women in Music

Related categories 3

Sites 12

Acoustical Society of America

Contains meeting and membership information, a list of publications, and a number of natural and man-made sound samples in the .au format.

A Cappella Almanac

Official home of CASA - the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America. A source for news and information related to all-vocal music. Also features events, groups, albums, tips and advice, reviews, classifieds, web directory, and song arrangements library.

The Children's Music Network

A nonprofit association that now has members across the United States and Canada, including teachers, performers, songwriters, radio hosts, and parents who care about the quality and content of children's music. Includes event calendar, the magic penny award, and resources.

Conductors Guild

Includes listing of activities and publications, and downloadable composer contract forms.

Film Music Society

Devoted to the preservation of classic Hollywood movie and television scores. Includes information about many Hollywood composers and film scorers, and membership information.

The IMA Web

The International Music Association. Features classical music and provides a community for the public, music lovers, and musicians.

International Association of Music Information Centres

A network of organizations promoting new music, active in thirty-six countries. Each center is responsible for documenting and promoting the music of its own country or region.

Just Plain Folks

Organization of music industry professionals whose goals include the networking of members and the promotion of music worldwide. Includes a list of mentors, links and current member demographics.

Music Fan Clubs Organization

Fan-oriented site providing up to date information about your favorite singers, groups and bands.

NAMM: International Music Products Association

Members represent every aspect of musical instrument manufacturing and retailing. Information about membership, and all the promoted activities.

NAPBIRT

National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians. Includes a list of repair schools, details of regional clinics and membership.

Rock & Roll Library

Works to recognize the historical and cultural significance of popular music. Sponsorship information, newsletter signup, teacher resources, and gift shop.