New Horizons International Music Association

Membership Information (Individuals, Couples, Groups)

Membership in New Horizons International Music Association adds you to the growing family of an international organization committed to the New Horizons philosophy of music-making. As a non-profit organization, NHIMA will be seeking grants and funding for both the organization in general and for special events such as camps and institutes, which will help to make these events more affordable for you. A significant member base will be more influential as NHIMA attempts to negotiate favorable agreements for member organizations.

Membership in NHIMA is offered to New Horizons organizations and to individuals/couples. For individuals and couples, the benefits include receiving a newsletter semi-annually; a membership directory and your own listing in that directory; discounts on some New Horizons events and publications; and early notification of music camps, institutes, and other special events (you get a jump on the general public for registering for some events that “sell out” very quickly).

New Horizons groups that are members receive additional benefits, including information that will be helpful to the organization on such topics as increasing enrollment, developing small groups, incorporation, insurance, and fundraising. Assistance in starting new groups and helping groups develop new ideas is also included.

Planning Membership and Planning Materials for New Groups

For those not quite ready for regular group membership in NHIMA (groups that are just starting or planning to start), we offer a one year Planning Membership in New Horizons International Music Association. This type of membership includes two issues of the New Horizons News and free phone or e-mail consultation with a New Horizons director. In addition, you will receive the New Horizons DVD, which includes New Horizons performances, interviews, a Planning Guide, sample brochures, a sample poster, sample news releases, guidelines for teachers, information on developing the organization and more.

You should read the information in the appropriate PDF file before applying for membership, whether by mail or on-line.

New Membership in NHIMA by Mail

Select the appropriate PDF file for information and an application form. If you do not have the free Adobe PDF File Reader, go to the [Contacts] page to get it now.

New Individual or Couple	New Group	New Planning Member

PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION. Membership fees are listed in the PDF files. Make checks payable to NHIMA, Inc. and mail with application form to:

Bill Gates, Treasurer - NHIMA
P O Box 127
Philomath, Oregon 97370

New or Renewal Membership in NHIMA On-Line

Click the appropriate button below to complete a new or renewal on-line membership (Individual, Couple, Group, or Planning) in NHIMA. Be sure to also read the PDF file above to learn all about membership in NHIMA.

New Individual, Couple, or Group	All Renewals	New Planning Member

For Groups and Planning Members

Once you have completed your new or renewal membership, be sure to add or update information on your group so that we may post your group information on line. For new or renewing groups, please visit our [NHIMA Groups] page. For new or renewing planning members, please visit our [Planning Members] page. In each case, you will find a button to click in order to add or update information on your group. Having this information will provide potential members an opportunity to learn about your group.