Why
Should You Join The AGM?
AGM is made up of
nearly 6,000 independent music teachers and students,
music publishers, store owners, and manufacturers from
all over the United States and Canada. The AGM network
will provide you with camaraderie, support and new
ideas.
Music Contests
and Examinations
These programs focus
on the needs of the “everyday” music student. They
are open to students of all ages and levels to motivate
them in their musical studies. The first phase, the
AGM Contests, are designed to nationally recognize
your students with 3 months to twelve years of music
study up to age 21. The contests are aimed at inspiring
students to continue their music education, whether
or not they intend on making music a career.
The second program,
the AGM Examination Program, will provide your students
with an opportunity for performance in a noncompetitive
atmosphere. Participating students will be supportively
critiqued by a qualified adjudicator. Each student
will receive recognition, while being offered incentive
for practice and selection of challenging repertoire.
The AGM examination program is offered periodically
during the fall and winter months. More
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Finally, AGM's Music Theory Tests encourages all students
to continue their music study and strive to achieve
goals that will not only help them become better
musicians, but also will enhance their love and
appreciation of music. Students completing the
program are rewarded for their achievement with
a special AGM Plaque. AGM Theory Tests are offerered
at all AGM contests. More
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National and
Regional Student Competitions
The AGM national contest,
held annually, brings together the most representative
cross-section of the AGM membership. At the national
contest teachers may be given the opportunity clinics
and informational sessions. National competitions finals
take place at the national convention and feature the
outstanding performances of students in all instrument
areas. The AGM competitions are the most successful
and prestigious student competitions in the country.
These competitions attract the finest performers in
piano, strings, voice, woodwinds, brass, organ, guitar,
percussion and accordion.
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Grant & Cash
Award Opportunities
The AGM awards grants
annually to students who show need so they may participate
in AGM contests. Many opportunities exist for students
to win several established cash awards at the national
contest only. More
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AGM NEWS Magazine
NEWS is AGM's
quarterly journal. As an AGM member you will receive
a subscription with your membership. NEWS's
purpose is to provide you with articles, reviews and
regular columns that inform, educate students and music
teachers and foster excellence in the music teaching
profession. NEWS will motivate you and keep
you up to date on the latest American Guild of Music
events. Our newest journal is an electronic publication called Allegro Vivo. This e-newsletter is to keep AGM teachers informed of issues essential to their current AGM experience. Check it out! More
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AGM is the best investment you can make to help you realize your full
potential as a music professional. Join
On-Line Today!
Print a membership application and mail it snail mail
Send an email to the membership chair
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