Membership Information

Membership is open to all performers on musical instruments of any kind and vocalists, or other individuals who render musical services of any kind in the United States and Canada.

If you decide to join, we urge you to take advantage of our member service programs, attend our meetings and social events, vote for officers (or become one), communicate your ideas and help make the union a better organization for all musicians. Please keep in mind that Local 655 is not a booking agency or hiring hall and we cannot guarantee you work as a musician.

 HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?

If you have never been a member of any AFM Local you would need to pay a one-time Initiation Fee of $115 plus Annual Dues of $166 per year.

If you are under the age of 21 you are eligible to join as a youth member. All Initiation Fees are waived (for a savings of $115.00). The cost to join is the current Annual Dues of $98.

If you are currently a enrolled in a school, college, or university you are eligible to join as a student member. All Initiation Fees are waived (for a savings of $115.00). The cost to join is the current Annual Dues of $166.

If you are currently a member of another AFM Local, or if you have resigned in good standing, the one-time Initiation Fee is reduced to $50, plus Annual Dues of $166 per year.

If you were once a member of Local 655, the one-time Reinstatement Fee is $10, plus Annual Dues of $166 per year.

HOW DO I JOIN?

Fill out the application and pay the fees. Please call our office at 954-527-4458 if you are not sure how much to send. Make checks payable to: AFM LOCAL 655.

You can either drop by our office or join by mail.

To Download an Application: click here

If you would like us to mail you an application packet, please fill out the form below:

To Request a Membership Packet:

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