MEMBERSHIP
Being a member of the Louisville Musicians’ Union (Local 11-637) offers numerous benefits to include, use of a rehearsal facility, engagement contracts, band and ensemble referral lists (to connect members and groups with purchasers of musical services), a $1,000.00 Life Insurance policy, and legal defense for infringement of properly-filed engagement contracts.
Through the AFM, benefits include negotiated national recording contracts, a pension fund, assistance for traveling musicians encountering problems with purchasers on engagements, various insurance programs (including musical equipment insurance), and programs available from the AFL-CIO, which provide credit cards and loans.
Contact us if you have questions or would like to come in for an informational tour.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
Regular Membership
Annual dues are $150.00, which includes a $16.00 Life Insurance co-pay. Dues may be paid in-full by 1 January each year, or in bi-annual payments of $83.00 (includes $16.00 Life Insurance co-pay) and $67.00, which are due 1 January and 1 July, respectively.
*The one-time initiation fee is $75.00 ($65.00 to the AFM and $10.00 to the Local). An applicant who is already a member of another AFM Local pays only a one-time $10.00 initiation fee.
Student and Youth Memberships
Student memberships are available to full and part-time students of any age. Youth memberships are available to musicians aged 20 and below. Dues may be paid quarterly, and membership is activated immediately upon receipt of the first quarterly dues payment ($37.50). Full membership will be awarded, without payment of any additional fees, upon the student member’s conclusion of studies or when the youth member turns twenty-one, as applicable.
* Initiation fees (LFM and AFM) are waived. $75.00 savings!
Band and Ensemble Memberships
Each member joins under the appropriate membership category (see above).
* Initiation fees (LFM and AFM) are waived if all members of a self-contained band or ensemble join, together, as a group. $75 savings per band/ensemble member!
HOW TO JOIN
1. Complete application
Complete either of these membership applications.
2. Pay Fees
If you used the online membership application, you should have paid your fees after completing your membership form.
If you have not paid your fees, or you used the printable membership application, you can go to this page to pay your annual membership dues.
Remember, that your membership is not considered active until your first dues payment has been made!