SCI Membership

There are many options open to people who wish to join the Society of Composers, Inc. With a membership to SCI, you will be able to submit your creative work to the numerous Regional and National Conferences hosted at various colleges and universities across the U.S. Additionally, members receive a newsletter and the SCION Opportunities Update List. SCI maintains a strong presence on the world wide web, and invites members to submit works to Composerver, a streaming audio and video archive of works by SCI-member Composers, as well as to create a SCI Profile Webpage where you can share your bio, contact information, and calendar of events, or any other activity and information with the world. Other benefits include the submission of tapes for the SCI CD Series and scores to the SCI Journal of Music Scores. Students may fully participate in the regional and National conferences as well as submit scores to their own SCI Student National Conference.


Many types of memberships are available

Joining SCI is very easy. Two options exist:

  • Download the Membership Application (PDF) and simply mail a check.
  • Instantly use Paypal. Users of Paypal do not need to download the application form. Please note that a $2 service charge will apply when using this option.


  • Paypal is a secure and convenient way to purchase goods online. At societyofcomposers.com, you don't need to have an existing Paypal account -- You may pay immediately via credit card! If you experience any difficulties, please contact Gerald Warfield.

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • If using Paypal to purchase your membership, please know it may take a 1-2 days for us to process your membership completely. If you have any questions, please contact Gerald Warfield.

  • Paypal Renewals: If you are using an email address for Paypal that is different from the email address you use for SCI, please indicate this in the comments field.

  • Paypal Users: If you are using a mailing address for Paypal that is different from the mailing address you use for SCI, please indicate this in the comments field.

  • Student Chapter MembersPlease indicate the student chapter university you are affiliated with in the comments field.

  • One-year Full Membership costs only $55
    One-Year Joint Membership costs only $75
    One-Year Senior Membership costs only $27.50
    (open to those 65 years of age or older)
    One-Year Student Membership costs only $27.50
    One-Year Student Chapter Membership costs only $17.50
    (same as student membership, but only available on campuses that have an established SCI student chapter)

    Important: Be sure to indicate your student chapter in the optional comments field when checking out.
    One-Year Proxy Membership costs only $65
    (Open to the widow(er), longtime companion, friend, or estate of a deceased composer)
    Lifetime Membership costs only $1100 (Either a one-time payment or $120 per year for 10 years) Paypal unavailable for Lifetime Membership. Please Download Membership Form or mail Gerald Warfield
    Institutional Membership costs only $30
    One-Year Associate Membership costs only $30
    (Open to performers and other interested professionals)
    Other Payments (CD Production Costs, Discounted Membership Dues, etc...).

    Please add $2 to the price field in Paypal and please explain details in comments field prior to checking out.

    Membership Applications:

    Download Membership Form
    To join Society of Composers, Inc., please download and print the membership form. This form is in PDF format, therefore, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view and print the form. You can download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader here.

    Use the membership form if you are joining SCI for yourself or an institution. You may also use this form if you are renewing your current membership although a form is unnecessary if your contact infomation remains the same.

    Do not use this form if you are paying with Paypal
    Return your application form with your remittance to:
    Society of Composers, Inc.
    Old Chelsea Station, Box 450
    New York, NY 10113-0450 USA

    Checks and money orders must be drawn in U.S. funds on a prime U.S. bank and made payable to The Society of Composers, Inc.

    If you have any questions, please contact The SCI Secretary

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