FAQ about Membership



Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about ARS and membership. If you do not see your question listed or need more information, please contact the ARS office at ars.recorder@americanrecorder.org or call us toll-free at 844-509-1422.

 
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Who is eligible to be a member of the American Recorder Society (ARS)?
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Why should I be a member of the ARS? 
 
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How do I join the ARS? Or renew my membership? 
 
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How can I join as a student? 
 
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When does my membership expire? Can I update my membership information?
 
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Can I give a membership to a friend?
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I don’t need more paper in my life. Can I receive the AR Magazine online?
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Can I advertise in the AR Magazine or on the ARS website?
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What countries are represented by members of the ARS? 

 

 
Who is eligible to be a member of the American Recorder Society (ARS)? 

Membership is open to all individuals, chapters, consorts, recorder orchestras, businesses, and non-profit organizations who want to learn about or support the recorder and its music. 


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Why should I be a member of the ARS? 

As an ARS member, you receive numerous broad and specific benefits. Click here to see the listing of benefits.


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How do I join the ARS? Or renew my membership?

The most efficient way to join or renew your membership is using our website. Click here to join or renew online.


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How can I join as a student? 

Student members receive the same benefits as standard members. To be eligible for student membership, you must be enrolled as a full-time student and send proof of enrollment with the application. Use discount code STUDENT to receive our quarterly magazine, or STUDENTDIGITAL for online access without a print magazine.

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When does my membership expire? Can I update my membership information?


Membership runs for one year from the date you join. You can verify all details of your member profile, including the expiration date of your membership. Click here to log in and verify or edit information about your membership and stay informed of the most current recorder news.

Can I give a membership to a friend? 

What better way to share your love of the recorder than to give a gift membership to a friend?

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I don’t need more paper in my life. Can I receive the AR Magazine online? 

Yes, we offer a Digital membership option for our members. When joining or renewing, you may use the DIGITAL discount code for a $5 discount from regular membership rates. You will receive a link to the online edition of American Recorder magazine, via our emailed ARS NEWS.


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Can I advertise in the AR Magazine or on the ARS website? 

Yes, we are happy to accept your advertisement in the AR Magazine (published quarterly in print and online and archived) and on our website. For more details, click here.


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What countries are represented by members of the ARS? 

Today there are ARS members throughout the U.S., Canada, and 30 countries around the world, representing professional and amateur players, consorts and recorder orchestras, teachers, students, composers, workshop organizers, and those who make, repair, or sell recorders. Access to members' profiles is a benefit of ARS membership.

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