Membership

Become a Member of the American Composers Forum

ACF Philadelphia is one of three active chapters of the American Composers Forum (the Forum), a national membership organization based in Minnesota. No matter where you live, there are many benefits of being an ACF member. Visit the ACF National website for membership rates and/or to become a member of the American Composers Forum. Student rates are available!

Why You Should Join

As a member of the American Composers Forum, you'll have a variety of opportunities to get your music made, played, and heard. The Forum offers several programs that link composers, performers, and listeners. Our programs can assist you in obtaining commissions, reading, performances and residencies; developing your career; making recordings; and building relationships with other musicians, artists, and audiences. By joining the Forum, you join a national and international network of people devoted to music as a living art. With more than 1,700 members in the U.S. and abroad, the Forum is breaking new ground for new music.

As an ACF member in the Philadelphia area, you have access to:

• ACF email newsletter and program alerts
• Access to more detailed listings on the ACF Opportunities List
• Automatic Performing Arts Alliance (PAA)  membership
• A member profile page on the ACF National website
• Ability to post score listings in the New Music USA Online Library
• Opportunities to collaborate with performers and communities on innovative projects
• Residencies in churches, synagogues, schools, senior citizens centers, and just about any other place
• Fellowships that provide you with time to compose
• 30% discount on physical innova CDs, DVDs, or books purchased through the innova.mu website (current ACF members can click here to request discount code)
• Access to useful legal and professional development material on the ACF website
• Fiscal agency for commissions, performances and projects (must be approved by the ACF President)
• Readings and recordings by professional ensembles and orchestras
• Access to periodic professional development workshops, seminars and networking opportunities
• Discounts on Finale® notational software via MusicBarn.com
• Access to health insurance through TEIGIT (for ACF members who live in eligible geographic areas. Contact ACF to verify your membership status)
• Access to a worldwide audience via the New Music Philadelphia webcast