The AFM is a labor union that provides advocacy and education for musicians (not including singers).
American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
(AFM)
1501 Broadway, 9th Fl.
New York, NY, 10036-5505
Tel: 800) 762-3444
Tel 2: (212) 869-1330
https://www.afm.org
American Guild of Musical Artists is a labor union that works on behalf of classically trained singers, dancers, and choreographers.
American Guild of Musical Artists
(AGMA)
1430 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY, 10018-3308
Tel: (800) 543-2462
Tel 2: (212) 265-3687
Fax: (212) 262-9088
https://www.musicalartists.org
League of American Orchestras provides leadership and service to orchestras as well as to educate the public regarding the importance of orchestral music.
League of American Orchestras
(LAO)
520 8th Ave., Suite 2005
New York, NY, 10018-4167
Tel: (212) 262-5161
Fax: (212) 262-5198
Email: member@americanorchestras.org
https://www.americanorchestras.org
Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association provides educational programs and conferences, grant information, and other resources for musicians and entertainment professionals.
Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association
(MEIEA)
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN, 37212-3758
Tel: (615) 460-6946
Email: office@meiea.org
http://www.meiea.org
The NEA, which supports arts projects by providing grants to artists, among other activities, is an excellent source of information about American music.
National Endowment for the Arts
(NEA)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC, 20506-0001
Tel: (202) 682-5400
https://www.arts.gov
SAG-AFTRA is a labor union whose membership includes musicians and other television and radio performers.
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
(SAG-AFTRA)
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90036-3600
Tel: (855) 724-2387
Email: info@sagaftra.org
https://www.sagaftra.org
Sphinx Organization seeks to encourage young minority musicians to pursue classical music, and offers information on competitions, scholarships, and other programs.
Sphinx Organization
400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2550
Detroit, MI, 48243-1679
Tel: (313) 877-9100
Email: info@sphinxmusic.org
http://www.sphinxmusic.org
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