Become a CMA Member
A CMA membership connects you to thousands of other small ensemble music professionals and supports mission-critical work to empower ensembles, concert presenters, composers, chamber music advocates and industry professionals working in a wide range of musical traditions. Benefits include full access to Chamber Music Magazine, discounted conference registration, and more.
Individual Membership
Best for: Composers, Educators, Professional Musicians, Students, Advocates
Become an Individual Member
Join CMA’s vast network of individual members, including world-renowned musicians, composers, educators, and more. Memberships for undergraduate students are also available.
- Connectivity with musicians, ensembles, composers, educators, presenters, artist representatives, festivals, and more
- Invitations to monthly focus groups and professional development sessions
- One print copy of our quarterly publication, Chamber Music
- Membership pricing for CMA’s National Conference
- Listing in the online Membership Directory and annual print edition
- Access to:
- Clarion Instrument insurance discounts
- CMA’s new mentorship and project-based support programs
- CM’s Advancement Department for advice and resources
- HR services through 360 HR Consultants: Vienna Lewis, SPHR
- Discounts from a growing list of partners including Sene Suits & Mylk Labs
Pricing: $100/year ($50/year for undergraduate students)
Please note that several CMA grants require an Organization level membership to apply. Prospective applicants to these programs should sign up with an Organization Membership (see below).
Organization Membership
Best for: Ensembles, Presenters, Businesses, Educational & Training Institutions
Become an Organization Member
CMA’s organization level members represent a wide range of ensembles, presenters, businesses, and more.
- Ability to add sub-members for colleagues within the same organization, business, or ensemble
- Connectivity with other ensembles, composers, educators, presenters, artist representatives, festivals, and more
- Invitations to monthly focus groups and professional development sessions
- One print copy of our quarterly publication, Chamber Music plus access to additional copies (print or digital) for sub-members
- Membership pricing for CMA’s National Conference
- Listing in the online Membership Directory and annual print edition
- Access to:
- CMA Grant programs
- Clarion Instrument insurance discounts
- CMA’s new mentorship and project-based support programs
- CM’s Advancement Department for advice and resources
- HR services through 360 HR Consultants: Vienna Lewis, SPHR
- Discounts from a growing list of partners including Sene Suits & Mylk Labs
Pricing: Determined by income level, see chart
For those seeking financial assistance or to apply for a $75K-and-under membership, please email membership@chambermusicamerica.org.
Organization Membership Costs
| Income Level | Membership Cost |
|---|---|
| $75k and under | $100/year |
| $75k–150k | $150/year |
| $150k–250k | $275/year |
| $250k–400k | $400/year |
| $400k+ | $500/year |
Membership Guidelines
There are two types of accounts that correspond to the appropriate membership: Individual and Organization. Organizations are able to add sub-members (employees and colleagues) to their account. Organization levels will be determined based on an ensemble, company, or institution’s budget size. Individual accounts and memberships are for one person only, such as an individual musician, composer, or educator. If you prefer to be on a different account type, please contact membership@chambermusicamerica.org.
To change your membership level on a renewal invoice, please contact membership@chambermusicamerica.org. To upgrade your organization membership, simply log in to your account and click “renew.” There you will see your membership level options. Your payment towards your current membership will reflect as a credit when you check out.
Individuals will only be able to choose between individual and student memberships due to your Individual account type. To change to an organization membership, please contact membership@chambermusicamerica.org.
All memberships renew automatically unless you have paid by check. To change this, click on “Manage Auto-Renew” on your membership when logged in. Chamber Music America’s memberships are on a July 1 – June 30 renewal cycle, so your next charge will be on the forthcoming July 1.
Chamber Music America’s memberships are on a July 1- June 30 renewal cycle. New and returning members throughout the year will be charged a pro-rated price based on the quarter they join. Membership start dates are July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1, according to the quarter in which you join. All renewals will occur on the forthcoming July 1.
To update your profile, please log in to your account. On your membership dashboard, you will see your profile information. Please click “update profile” to update your contact information, website, and bio. You may also upload your logo or photo. Please make sure to update your profile and address as needed so your listing is accurate, and you receive the magazine.
If you need financial assistance or would like to verify your budget to be placed on the “Organization $75k and Under” Membership level, please complete a financial assistance form. $75k and under applications require the organizations most recent 990 or balance sheet.
To request a refund, please email membership@chambermusicamerica.org. Refund requests need to be made within 7 days of your membership charge. If you paid processing fees at check out, those are non-refundable.