ACSO's membership is made up of a dynamic network of orchestras and music organizations, individuals, and businesses. Learn more about our membership types and benefits below.
The ACSO Membership Year is October 1-September 30 and is on a calendar renewal cycle (not anniversary cycle) for all members. Pro-rated rates are available if you join mid-year.
All membership pricing is subject to change and may be adjusted annually in alignment with the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Click here to complete an organizational membership application.
Annual dues for orchestras, festivals, choruses, presenters, and other music ensembles are determined primarily by budget size.
- Budget Group 1 ($7M and Above): $4,535
- Budget Group 2 ($3.5M-$6.9M): $2,370
- Budget Group 3 ($1M-$3.4M): $1,290
- Budget Group 4 ($500,000-$999,999): $825
- Budget Group 5 ($300,000-$499,999): $565
- Budget Group 6 ($150,000-$299,999): $330
- Budget Group 7 ($149,999 and Under): $235
- Choruses
- Leagues and Guilds
- Collegiate Orchestras and Ensembles
- Youth Orchestras/Organizations
MEMBER BENEFITS
Benefits apply to all your staff and board.
- Submit your performances to the Concerts Calendar viewable by the public on the ACSO website
- Listing in and access to our Orchestra Member Directory
- Free or discounted rates to all ACSO professional development programs and events, including the Annual Conference
- Free job postings on ACSO's Career Center
- Members-only access to Articles, Tools, and Resources, including our archive of On-Demand Webinars
- Learning opportunities through webinars, regional gatherings, and workshops
- Real-time networking and co-learning opportunities at our popular Virtual Peer Forums
- Connection to the field through the bi-monthly ACSO eNEWS, Advocacy Alerts, and ACSO News Blog
- Access to our professional staff who can provide you with customized research and support
Click here to complete an individual or student membership application.
For individuals looking to advance their career, deepen their knowledge of performing arts management, or not affiliated with a singular organization. It is also for those who wish to make a deeper connection with the orchestra field and to make their voice heard by advocating for and supporting its future.
Individual membership is $80 per year and individual student membership is $30 per year.
MEMBER BENEFITS
- Free or discounted rates to all ACSO professional development programs and events, including the Annual Conference
- Members-only access to Articles, Tools, and Resources, including our archive of On-Demand Webinars
- Real-time networking and co-learning opportunities at our popular Virtual Peer Forums
- Learning opportunities through webinars, regional gatherings, and workshops
- Connection to the field with the bi-monthly ACSO eNEWS, Advocacy Alerts, and ACSO Blog
- Access to our professional staff who are here to support you
Click here to complete a business member application.
Companies and individuals looking to work for and with orchestras and music organizations.
Business membership dues are $399.
MEMBER BENEFITS
- Listing in our Business Directory
- Discounts on advertising opportunities in ACSO's digital communications
- Discounts on exhibition space at our Annual Conference
- Exposure to orchestra decision-makers through sponsorship of ACSO's conference, programs, and services
- Excellent networking opportunities and free or discounted rates to many of ACSO professional development programs and events, including the Annual Conference
- Members-only access to Articles, Tools, and Resources, including our archive of On-Demand Webinars
- Free job postings on ACSO's Career Center
"The Las Vegas Philharmonic has benefitted from the collective of industry expertise and sharing of knowledge that ACSO provides for orchestras in our region of the country. The annual conferences are well-organized, accessible, and offer a productive forum to examine and solve real world challenges. The connections made and member benefits extend beyond the geographical boundaries of California."
- Jeri Crawford, Board President, Las Vegas Philharmonic