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Musicians

Resources & Associations

The AFM provides information on membership in local unions, developments in the music field, a list of scholarships, and articles on careers in music.
American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
1501 Broadway, Ninth Floor
New York, NY, 10036-0192
Tel: (800) 762-3444
Tel 2: (212) 869-1330
https://afm.org

The AGMA is a union for professional musicians. Its Web site has information on upcoming auditions, news announcements for the field, and membership information.
American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
305 7th Avenue, Suite 2A
New York, NY, 10001-6008
Tel: (800) 543-2462
Tel 2: (212) 265-3687
Fax: (212) 262-9088
https://www.musicalartists.org

The AGO provides education, certification, events, and other resources.
American Guild of Organists (AGO)
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
New York, NY, 10115-0055
Tel: (212) 870-2310
Email: info@agohq.org
https://www.agohq.org

For information on the music summer camps program, contact
Interlochen Center for the Arts
PO Box 199
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI, 49643-0199
Tel: (231) 276-7200
Email: admission@interlochen.org
https://www.interlochen.org

For information on membership, competitions for music students, and resources for music teachers, contact
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
600 Vine Street, Suite 1710
Cincinnati, OH, 45202-2429
Tel: (888) 512-5278
Tel 2: (513) 421-1420
Email: mtanet@mtna.org
https://www.mtna.org

The NAfME provides advocacy, education, and other resources for music teachers and students.
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
585 Grove Street, Suite 145, #711
Herndon, VA, 20170-4791
Tel: (800) 336-3768
https://nafme.org

NASM is an organization of schools, colleges, and universities that provide music education. Visit its Web site for a listing of NASM-accredited institutions.
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA, 20190-5248
Tel: (703) 437-0700
Fax: (703) 437-6312
Email: info@arts-accredit.org
https://nasm.arts-accredit.org

This organization offers networking opportunities, career information, and a mentoring program for women in music.
Women In Music (WIM)
322 West 57th Street, Suite 47H
New York, NY, 10019-8800
https://www.womeninmusic.org

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