Organizations

Reigning Harps Reigning Harps- Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the folk harp in the Pacific Northwest. Includes event calendar, harps for sale, and links to area harpists. International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen- The ISFHC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of the folk harp in all its forms and traditions. The ISF… World Harp Congress World Harp Congress- Promotes the performing arts with special emphasis on harp composition, education, appreciation and performance. The American Harp Society The American Harp Society- For performers, teachers and students. Information on local chapters, membership form, resources, and links. Associazione Turlough O'Carolan Associazione Turlough O'Carolan- Promotes Celtic music and culture. Information about the ensemble, contact information, and links. The Seacoast Guitar Society The Seacoast Guitar Society- Dedicated to promoting and preserving guitar music in Maine, US. Details of events and ticketing arrangements, with directories of guitarists and reso… Société de Guitare de Montréal Société de Guitare de Montréal- Listing of events and open-mic nights; English and French. Guitars not Guns Guitars not Guns- A charitable non-profit organization that delivers guitars and lessons to needy kids. Volunteers are needed to help deliver and teach. Village Heartbeat Village Heartbeat- Organization dedicated to building and educating a drumming community. Information on activities and events. RhythmBridge Foundation, The RhythmBridge Foundation, The- Drumming in the community. Regular facilitated drum circles and hand drum classes. Handbell Society of Australasia Handbell Society of Australasia- To encourage handbell ringing throughout Australia, New Zealand and neighbouring regions. Handbell Ringers of Great Britain - South East Region Handbell Ringers of Great Britain - South East Region- Handbell ringers and handbell tune ringing in the South East of England, UK. Handbell Musicians of America Handbell Musicians of America- Support for the handbell/ handchime art form and advancing the art through education, community and communication. The American Bell Association The American Bell Association- For educational and scientific purposes related to the collection, study, preservation, restoration and research of bells. Royal Society of British Organists Royal Society of British Organists- News, information about a series of graded local examinations for organ students, and a list of organ concerts. The Organ Music Society of Sydney The Organ Music Society of Sydney- Information about pipe organ events and concerts happening in Sydney, how to obtain membership, who is on the committee, pipe organ links, and c… Royal Canadian College of Organists Royal Canadian College of Organists- Information about membership, regional centres, positions available and publications. Halifax and District Organists' Association Halifax and District Organists' Association- An organists' fellowship affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists. Calendar of events and recitals, mission, membership… Royal College of Organists Royal College of Organists- British society; "promotes the art of organ playing and choir training, and improves and advances music education by means of lectures, recitals, maste… British Composers Project British Composers Project- An expanding list of contemporary classical composers living and working in Britain. Initially associated with Cornelius Cardew Composition Prize and th… Other Minds Other Minds- New music community where composers, students, and listeners can learn about innovative music by composers from all over the world. Includes Other Minds Festivals, we… Kalvos and Damian Picture Tour of the American Music Center Kalvos and Damian Picture Tour of the American Music Center- Pictures of AMC site and staff members. Kalvos and Damian's New Music Bazaar Kalvos and Damian's New Music Bazaar- New music composers from around the world. Composers Collaborative Composers Collaborative- Composers Collaborative presents contemporary music by recent and living composers in New York City. Mission statement, projects, and events. Wet Ink Musics Wet Ink Musics- Organization devoted to the promotion and presentation of new music. American Composers Orchestra American Composers Orchestra- Orchestra devoted to contemporary American music. ACO performs at Carnegie Hall, commissions new music, and records for numerous labels. IASPM - UK and Ireland IASPM - UK and Ireland- Includes news, international conference information and calls for papers, web links, and archived newsletters. IASPM - US Branch IASPM - US Branch- Includes conference info, job listing, publications, and list of recently defended dissertations. International Association for the Study of Popular Music International Association for the Study of Popular Music- Established to promote inquiry, scholarship and analysis in the area of Popular Music. Reviews, news, and information abo… The British Council The British Council- An organization that promotes the work of British artists in over 80 countries. They also publish the journal New Routes, featuring articles on world, roots a…