Member Services

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Examples of services available to our more than 200 composer members include:

* Registering works with BMI so that royalties on performances, recordings, and broadcasts are collected and distributed

* Incorporating works in the ACA searchable on-line catalogue, which is accessible on the World Wide Web to the music industry and the general public.

* Depositing copies of members works in the Performing Arts Library of the University of Maryland, in a special ACA collection.

* Printing and selling copies of members works, making them available to performers, chamber ensembles, orchestras, libraries, and music stores around the world.

* Negotiating rental fees and renting scores of works created for large ensembles.

* Linking members Web pages to our newly-redesigned Web site.

* Listing and promoting upcoming performances by ACA members on Web Site.

* Answering telephone, mail, and email queries from the field and the public, providing information on our composers and their music.

* Maintaining a listserve for members, with up to date information on ACA activities and new opportunities in the field.

* Registering compositions with the U.S. Copyright Office in the name of the copyright holder.

* Creating targeted mailings with use of ACA and other music industry mail lists

* Advising members on funding and other opportunities.

* Presenting an Annual Concert Series with ACA composers.

Extra fees may apply for some of these services.