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By Composer
Barbirolli Society, Havergal Brian Society, International Machaut Society, The American Brahms Society, The Charles Ives Society
By Instrument
American Pianists Association, American Viola Society, International Association of Electronic Keyboard M, International Double Reed Society, International Society of Bassists, The American Musical Instrument Society
By Performer
The John McCormack Society
Censorship
Freemuse, Mass Mic, Rock Out Censorship
Regional
India, Norway, Switzerland, United States
Societies of Composers, Authors and Publishers
APRA, ASCAP, Baltimore Composers' Forum, BMI, CAL, CDO Music Group, CISAC, GEMA, IMRO, ISA
A Cappella Almanac
Official home of CASA - the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America. A comprehensive source for news and information related to all-vocal music. Also features events, groups, albums, tips and advice, reviews, classifieds, web directory, and song arrangements library.
Acoustical Society of America
Contains meeting and membership information, a list of publications, and a number of natural and man-made sound samples in the .au format.
Choristers Guild
An ecumenical organization of directors of children's and youth choirs and publisher of music and related materials. Includes information about events and scholarships.
Conductors Guild
Includes listing of activities and publications, and downloadable composer contract forms.
Electronic Music Defense and Education Fund (EM:DE
Provides legal assistance to members of the electronic dance music community prosecuted, targeted, or harassed by the government or police.
European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Mus
Events, newsletter and links.
Film Music Society
Devoted to the preservation of classic Hollywood movie and television scores. Includes information about many Hollywood composers and film scorers, and membership information.
IFPI
International organization fighting music piracy and promoting fair market access and adequate copyright laws. Includes piracy news, market info, publications, and copyright FAQ.
International Association of Music Information Cen
A world-wide network of organizations promoting new music, active in thirty-six countries. Each center is responsible for documenting and promoting the music of its own country or region. Includes basic association information.
Just Plain Folks
Organization of music industry professionals whose goals include the networking of members and the promotion of music worldwide. Includes a list of mentors, links and current member demographics.
NAMM: International Music Products Association
Members represent every aspect of musical instrument manufacturing and retailing. Site includes information about membership, and all the promoted activities.
National Association of Negro Musicians
The oldest organization dedicated to the preservation, encouragement and advocacy of all genres of the music of African-Americans in the world. Contains general association info, and links to info on many of the members.
Rock & Roll Library
Works to recognize the historical and cultural significance of popular music. Sponsorship information, newsletter signup, teacher resources, and gift shop.
The Acoustic Performer's Guild
A non-profit organization dedicated to acoustic musicians and the creation and dissemination of unamplified, acoustic music. Basic membership and organization information.
The Children's Music Network
A nonprofit association that now has members across the United States and Canada, including teachers, performers, songwriters, radio hosts, and parents who care about the quality and content of children's music. Includes event calendar, the magic penny award, and resources.
The IMA Web
The International Music Association. Features classical music and provides a community for the public, music lovers, and musicians.