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!
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 more than two dozen programs that link composers, performers, and listeners. Our programs can assist you in obtaining commissions, reading, performances and residencies; developing your career; making CDs; 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 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 more than two dozen programs that link composers, performers, and listeners. Our programs can assist you in obtaining commissions, reading, performances and residencies; developing your career; making CDs; 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, you have access to:
- A network of chapters across the country that offer a platform for local activities.
- Our bi-monthly newsletter, Sounding Board, filled with practical information and networking opportunities.
- Commissions to collaborate with performers and communities on innovative projects.
- Residencies in churches, synagogues, schools, senior citizens centers, and just about any other place you can think of.
- Fellowships that provide you with time to compose.
- Low-interest loans for the manufacture, design, and distribution of CDs on the Forum's Innova Recordings label.
- Readings by professional ensembles and orchestras.
- Professional development through workshops, recordings distribution, and discussions.
- Discounts on Forum services and Finale notation software.
In addition, Forum members in the Philadelphia area will have access to a worldwide audience via the New Music Philadelphia Webcast. See the website for details on submitting your music to New Music Philadelphia.
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