New York Composers Circle Membership

One of the principal purposes for which NYCC was formed is to support and accelerate the growth of the cultural fabric of New York by aiding the artistic growth of its musical composer and performer members through salon and concert performance forums.

In the informal Salon environment, both composer and performer members have a forum to present, discuss, and analyze new musical works and works in progress.

In the formal musical competition and live concert environment, the public is exposed to the composer and performer members’ works. The documents below set forth the member and organization’s relationship and the expectations of both.

Membership Application Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in the New York Composers Circle. NYCC is always seeking talented composers with a high level of compositional competency and creativity and a commitment to the creation and promotion of new music. While we do encourage composers of all levels of development to apply, NYCC expects members to demonstrate knowledge and skill in score writing and composition necessary to make meaningful contributions to the group. A successful applicant will demonstrate full competence in music composition and exhibit the ability to work regularly with the group and its administrators in NYCC's various areas of operation. NYCC members participate in all aspects of NYCC's organization, ongoing operations and productions.

Application procedure:

Each applicant will be considered for admission by the Steering Committee upon fulfillment of the following requirements:

• Provide three scores you consider representative of your work, along with audio files, if available.
• Provide a brief resume.
• Provide a cover letter explaining your interest in NYCC and what you feel your admission as a member might contribute to the group.
• Present one or two representative works (score and audio) at an NYCC salon.
• Attend at least one additional salon.
• Attend at least one NYCC concert, preferably more than one.
• Fill a volunteer position at one NYCC event (these include door, stagehand, and reception).

Responsibilities of Membership:

Upon admission to membership in NYCC, all members are expected to adhere to the Responsibilities of Membership as outlined below:

• Adherence to the “Membership Agreement.”
• Timely payment of annual membership dues.
• Timely payment of concert and performer fees when your work is programmed on a given concert.

Payment of dues constitutes your agreement with the terms of the “Membership Agreement.”

To read the Membership Agreement and the complete Membership Handbook, please click here.