This page is used for both new members joining Local 380-443 and current members renewing their dues. Please review the sections below to determine what applies to you.
Membership is open to all musicians — including students and youth.
Questions? Contact the office at (607) 233-4523 or email us before submitting payment.
How much should I pay to join Local 380-443?
If you have never been a member of the American Federation of Musicians:
You will have to pay a one-time Federation Initiation Fee of $65, a one-time Local 380-443 Initiation Fee of $25, and at least one quarter’s dues of $28.50. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like at $28.50 each ($114/year). Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will also need to complete an application.
If you are a member of another AFM Local, but have never been a member of Local 380-443:
You will need to pay a one-time Local 380-443 Initiation Fee of $25 and at least one quarter’s dues of $28.50. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like at $28.50 each ($114/year). Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will also need to complete an application.
If you are a former member of Local 380-443 (or any Local with which we’ve merged):
As long as you resigned in good standing (meaning you resigned while your dues were paid up), you will only have to pay at least one quarter’s dues of $28.50. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like at $28.50 each ($114/year). Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will probably not need to complete an application. If you were expelled, you will need to pay reinstatement fees.
If you are a student or under the age of 21:
The AFM and Local 380-443 have special student and youth rates. Students and youths do not have to pay initiation fees. The dues rate for students and youths is $80/year in our Local ($20/quarter). You will need to pay at least one quarter’s dues of $20. You can pay for as many quarters as you’d like. Quarters run from January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December. You will also need to complete an application.
* Students and youth members: select a student dues option below. No initiation fees are required.
Join Now and Empower Your Music Career
To become a member of AFM Local 380-443, please complete the membership application, and email it to secretarytreasurer@umusiciansttcny.org.
If you do not want to email the application with your social security number, call (607) 233-4523 after you have submitted the application, or mail/drop off the completed application at the address below. Payment can be made online or by check.
Current members renewing dues do not need to complete a new application.
Local 380-443
2504 Bayberry Lane
Vestal, NY 13850
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Not sure which option to choose?
Use the information above to determine whether you need to pay dues only, initiation fees, or both. Most members select a dues option first, then add any required initiation or reinstatement fees below.
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