Music Organizations

Explore official organizations by instrument. Open a card for current events, competitions and learning opportunities; check each listing’s age, membership, fees and application requirements.

Woodwinds · Flute & piccoloNational Flute AssociationFlute competitions, scholarships, conventions, flute choirs and online learning events.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Oboe & bassoonInternational Double Reed SocietyConferences, masterclasses and competitions for double-reed players.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · ClarinetInternational Clarinet AssociationClarinetFest, youth competitions and educational resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · SaxophoneNorth American Saxophone AllianceRegional conferences, competitions and saxophone learning resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Saxophone · internationalInternational Saxophone CommitteeWorld Saxophone Congress information, connecting saxophonists through performances, clinics and lectures. Congress locations vary internationally.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Saxophone · JapanJapan Saxophonist AssociationJapan-based saxophone association offering an official network, event information and its Saxophonist publication. Website primarily in Japanese.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Flute · New YorkNew York Flute ClubFlute Fair, young musician competitions, ensembles, jazz flute workshops and online events in the New York community.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Flute · Mid-AtlanticFlute Society of WashingtonMid-Atlantic Flute Convention, flute choir activities, local recitals and online events for students and adults.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Oboe & bassoon · MidnorthIDRS Midnorth Regional ChapterDouble-reed workshops, festivals and resources across ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, MI, IN, OH and IL.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Oboe & bassoon · MidsouthIDRS Midsouth Regional ChapterA regional community for double-reed teachers, performers and students serving Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Texas.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Oboe & bassoon · United KingdomBritish Double Reed SocietyUK-based double-reed events, masterclasses, reed-making and learning resources. Check location and travel requirements.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Flute · EuropeEuropean Flute CouncilA European network connecting national flute associations, educational projects and an international flute event calendar.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Flute · AustraliaFlute Society of NSWAn Australian flute community supporting flute playing in New South Wales and around Australia through events and educational activities.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Oboe & bassoon · AustralasiaAustralasian Double Reed SocietyAn Australasian double-reed society for oboe and bassoon players. Explore its official events and regional community resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Oboe & bassoon · Brazil · South AmericaAssociação Brasileira de Palhetas DuplasBrazilian double-reed association connecting oboists, bassoonists, students and teachers through meetings, research and professional exchange. Website in Portuguese.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Flute · Japan · AsiaJapan Flutists AssociationJapan-based flute association with convention, ensemble contest and publication information. Website primarily in Japanese.Explore official opportunities ↗Woodwinds · Oboe & bassoon · New Zealand · OceaniaNew Zealand Double Reed SocietyNew Zealand community for oboe and bassoon players, with society news, events and double-reed resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Brass · TrumpetInternational Trumpet GuildYouth competitions, young artist awards, scholarships and conferences.Explore official opportunities ↗Brass · HornInternational Horn SocietyHorn workshops, symposia and resources for students and experienced players.Explore official opportunities ↗Brass · TromboneInternational Trombone AssociationTrombone competitions, events and educational resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Brass · Tuba & euphoniumInternational Tuba Euphonium AssociationTuba and euphonium conferences, competitions and community resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Brass · All brass instrumentsInternational Women’s Brass ConferenceBrass conferences, mentorship and community opportunities promoting inclusion. High-school students, college students, amateurs and professionals are welcome.Explore official opportunities ↗Multiple instruments · Brass & concert bands · Australia · OceaniaNational Band Council of AustraliaAustralian brass and concert-band network with national contest information, solo and ensemble competition rules, and resources for bands.Explore official opportunities ↗College & educators · Band directing · Singapore · AsiaBand Directors’ Association (Singapore)Professional band-director association offering workshops, seminars and resources for the Singapore band community.Explore official opportunities ↗Percussion · Drums & percussionPercussive Arts SocietyPASIC, chapter events, percussion education and competition information.Explore official opportunities ↗Marching · Brass & percussionDrum Corps InternationalFind drum corps, audition opportunities and scholarship information. Each corps sets its own age rules, fees and selection process.Explore official opportunities ↗Marching · Percussion & windsWGI Sport of the ArtsIndoor percussion and winds groups, auditions, regional events and scholarships. Check each ensemble’s eligibility rules.Explore official opportunities ↗Jazz · All instruments & voiceJazz Education NetworkJazz conferences, student performance opportunities, scholarships and educational resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Strings · Double bassInternational Society of BassistsBass conventions, young bassist programs, competitions, scholarships and learning resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Strings · Violin, viola, cello & bassAmerican String Teachers AssociationString and orchestra events, student certificate assessments, and resources for players and teachers.Explore official opportunities ↗Strings · ViolaAmerican Viola SocietyViola festivals, the Primrose competition, online events and teaching resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Strings · HarpAmerican Harp SocietyHarp competitions, ensemble festivals, education auditions and evaluations, and camp awards.Explore official opportunities ↗Strings · String teaching · EuropeEuropean String Teachers AssociationEuropean string-teacher and player network sharing teaching ideas through national branches and international conferences.Explore official opportunities ↗Multiple instruments · Orchestras · worldwideWorld Federation of Amateur OrchestrasA worldwide amateur-orchestra network sharing festivals, workshops and international exchange opportunities for orchestras.Explore official opportunities ↗Multiple instruments · Chamber ensembles · USAChamber Music AmericaGrants, professional development, conferences and resources for small-ensemble musicians, composers and presenters.Explore official opportunities ↗Multiple instruments · Festivals & awards · USANational Federation of Music ClubsFederation festivals, junior and collegiate competitions, awards, summer music center information and local music clubs.Explore official opportunities ↗College & educators · Music teaching · South AfricaSouth African Society of Music TeachersA professional music-teacher society supporting music education in Southern Africa through its network, publications and professional resources.Explore official opportunities ↗College & educators · Music education · AfricaPan African Society for Musical Arts EducationA pan-African music education network with regional conferences, teaching resources, newsletters and professional exchange.Explore official opportunities ↗Multiple instruments · Orchestral training · South AfricaSouth African National Youth Orchestra FoundationA South African organization supporting young orchestral musicians through training and performance opportunities. Check current programs and eligibility directly.Explore official opportunities ↗Multiple instruments · Suzuki study & teacher trainingSuzuki Association of the AmericasA learning community for young musicians, families and teachers, with institutes, teacher development and music education resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Multiple instruments · Piano, instrumental & voiceMusic Teachers National AssociationStudent performance and composition competitions, eFestival evaluations, conferences and teacher resources. Check the available instrument divisions.Explore official opportunities ↗Vocal · Choir & choral directingAmerican Choral Directors AssociationChoral conferences, student chapters, regional networks and resources for singers and directors.Explore official opportunities ↗Vocal · Solo voice & musical theatreNational Association of Teachers of SingingStudent audition information, singing and musical theatre competitions, summer program auditions and workshops.Explore official opportunities ↗Vocal · Choral leadershipChorus AmericaConferences, online workshops and conducting training for chorus leaders and educators.Explore official opportunities ↗Vocal · Choral music · worldwideInternational Federation for Choral MusicA global choral network with international projects, online conversations, symposium information and choral event resources.Explore official opportunities ↗Vocal · Barbershop & a cappellaBarbershop Harmony SocietyFind local singing chapters and quartets, conventions, contests and resources for exploring barbershop harmony.Explore official opportunities ↗College & educators · Concert bandCollege Band Directors National AssociationConferences, professional development and resources for collegiate band musicians, conductors and educators.Explore official opportunities ↗Flute · United KingdomBritish Flute SocietyFlute days, young-player competitions, flute choirs, technique resources and the Pan journal.Explore official opportunities ↗ Flute · United StatesFlorida Flute AssociationFlorida network for flutists of all ages and abilities, with a convention, competitions, scholarships and masterclasses.Explore official opportunities ↗ Classical guitar · WorldwideGuitar Foundation of AmericaInternational classical-guitar community with youth and ensemble competitions, conventions, publications and educational programs.Explore official opportunities ↗ Recorder · United StatesAmerican Recorder SocietyRecorder chapters, consorts, online learning, workshop scholarships and resources for players and teachers.Explore official opportunities ↗ Brass band · United KingdomBrass Bands EnglandSupport for community brass bands, youth events, training and resources for players, conductors and volunteers.Explore official opportunities ↗ Community ensembles · United KingdomMaking MusicFind leisure-time choirs, bands and orchestras across the UK; group resources, webinars and membership support.Explore official opportunities ↗ Music education · WorldwideInternational Society for Music EducationGlobal music-education network with conferences, publications, special-interest groups and member travel-award programs.Explore official opportunities ↗ Wind band · WorldwideWorld Association for Symphonic Bands and EnsemblesInternational wind-band network with repertoire resources, online coaching, mentoring and conducting opportunities.Explore official opportunities ↗ Band · CanadaCanadian Band AssociationNational Youth Band, Canadian Winds journal, composition prize and a network supporting Canadian bands.Explore official opportunities ↗ Piano · United KingdomEuropean Piano Teachers Association UKPiano teaching and playing network offering regional events, webinars, conferences and competitions. Student and amateur membership routes are available.Explore official opportunities ↗ Band · United StatesFlorida Bandmasters AssociationFlorida school-band network with All-State, honor bands, solo/ensemble assessments, director resources and district information.Explore official opportunities ↗ Orchestra · United StatesFlorida Orchestra AssociationSupports Florida school orchestras with All-State and honors pathways, district information, music assessments and educator resources.Explore official opportunities ↗ Choir · United StatesFlorida Vocal AssociationFlorida vocal network with All-State, honor choruses, music assessments, composition contests and student scholarship information.Explore official opportunities ↗ Professional development · United KingdomIndependent Society of MusiciansWorking-musician resources covering performing, teaching, contracts, travel and professional support. Membership services have separate eligibility and fees.Explore official opportunities ↗ Historical performance · North AmericaEarly Music AmericaEarly-music festivals, workshops, teacher directories, scholarships, grants and opportunities for emerging performers.Explore official opportunities ↗ Youth ensembles · United StatesGreater Miami Youth SymphonyBeginning strings and band, wind and brass groups, string ensembles, symphony orchestra and summer programs in the Miami area.Explore official opportunities ↗ Accessible music learning · CanadaSarah McLachlan School of MusicFree local youth music programs in Vancouver, New Westminster and Edmonton. Grades 4-12 access route has no audition or prior-experience requirement.Explore official opportunities ↗Youth music · WorldwideJeunesses Musicales InternationalGlobal youth-music network with jazz and orchestral programs, Ethno exchanges, young-audience initiatives and national member organizations.Explore official opportunities ↗ Music networks and access · WorldwideInternational Music CouncilInternational network connecting music organizations, education and access initiatives, music-rights resources and regional music councils.Explore official opportunities ↗