Music

Originally formed to raise the status of concert bands, the ABA is now considered the world’s preeminent wind band organization.

A not-for-profit organization of choral conductors representing over 1,000,000 singers. Publisher of Choral Journal.

Home of the Journal of the American Musicological Society, the AMS has chapters all over North America.

Support for all facets of music in higher education, from webinars to health concerns.

Since 1995, the IAWM has dedicated itself to fighting gender discrimination in music.

A worldwide network of musicologists devoted to music of all varieties. Of particular note is the International Mentoring Scheme (IMS), which connects beginning scholars with accomplished mentors.

The LAO is the only organization in the world exclusively devoted to the orchestra.

Founded in 1960, their membership includes band directors from all over the world, from elementary school to the military.

Specifically for those in higher education, their publication The Conductor as Scholar: National Guidelines for the Promotion and Tenure of Collegiate Choral Conductors is available as a PDF.

International fraternity designed to support and nurture women in music.

Focusing exclusively on scholarship and performance of the music of the 1600s.

Established in honor of “the father of musicology” Oscar Sonneck, this not-for-profit offers myriad resources and is open to scholar and layman alike.

With the belief that music isn’t merely a subject but an ongoing cultural process, SEM is the epicenter of all things ethnomusicological.

Based in the UK, the SMA concentrates on music theory and its many subcategories.

Focusing on the wind band, this global organization is dedicated to connecting world cultures through music.

The AGO seeks to encourage community among organists. Features the online magazines Vox Humana and The American Organist.

Supporting jazz and classical pianist competitions since 1979.

Named for Frances W. Galpin, this organization is dedicated to the collection and study of musical instruments. Awards the annual Anthony Baines Memorial Prize.

Since 1973, the ICA has been the home for all things clarinet.

From teachers to enthusiasts, the IDRS is dedicated to the oboe and bassoon family of instruments.

Offers workshops, awards, composition contests, and an abundance of online resources. Includes free job classifieds.

Has supported the double bass in all musical genres since 1973. Features competitions, workshops, newsletters, and a biennial international convention.

The world’s largest trombone association, ITA is an outstanding resource for trombone devotees.

Online portal to the trumpet universe—access to recordings, journals, and pedagogy.

From amateur to professional, a nonprofit organization committed to spotlighting the tuba.

The world’s largest flute association offers scholarships, commissions, pedagogy, and a large lending library.

Dedicated to promoting the saxophone to all ages and backgrounds since 1976.

Percussion resources galore—everything from warmup exercises to career advice to videos. Publishes Rhythm! Scene and Percussive Notes.

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