The American Bach Society

Membership Information and Application

Founded in 1972 as a chapter of the Neue Bach-Gesellschaft, the American Bach Society is dedicated to promoting the study and performance of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Annual dues are $50 ($25 for students).


The ABS is the ideal organization for anyone devoted to Bach and his music--specialist, nonspecialist, or general enthusiast. It is the best way to be "in the loop" on the latest information about Bach scholarship and performance and Bach festivals nationwide.

A $50 membership in the ABS offers an array of benefits and price savings to individuals, institutions, and libraries, including:

· The American Bach Society Newsletter, which appears twice a year and provides detailed, up-to-date information on Bach publications, recordings, performances, festivals, and workshops, as well as reviews by America's leading Bach experts of recent Bach books and recordings.

· Bach Perspectives (University of Nebraska Press), a hard-bound series of essay collections on Bach's life, works, and times.

· Membership gifts (including unique recordings and facsimiles of Bach's music).

· Discounts on Bach books and other Bachiana.

· Notification of the biennial meetings of the ABS, which feature performances of Bach's music, reports on Bach scholarship, and round-table discussions with leading American and European Bach scholars and performers.

· Eligibility for the William H. Scheide Prize for the best publication on Bach or composers in his circle.

· Eligibility for the William H. Scheide Fellowship, to assist in a research project on Bach or composers in his circle.

· Participation in the American Bach Society Performance Award.


 

Membership Application

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___      Student                                                  $25         

___      Regular                                                   $50         

___      Joint (2 members, same household)   $70       

The American Bach Society will gratefully accept donations beyond the cost of membership. Donations are tax-deductible and will greatly help the work of the Society.

___   Contributor  ($35 tax deductible)            $75       

___   Sponsor  ($110 tax deductible)              $150

___   Patron  ($210 tax deductible)                 $250

___   Benefactor ($460 tax deductible)           $500

___   Sustainer ($960 tax deductible)            $1000

You may make your dues payment by check or credit card. Please make checks payable to the "American Bach Society." If paying by credit card, please circle one:

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Please send application to:

Matthew Dirst
Secretary-Treasurer
American Bach Society
Moores School of Music
120 School of Music Building
University of Houston
Houston, TX  77204-4107