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THE AMERICAN BEETHOVEN SOCIETY
What we are and what we do / Levels of membership / Benefits of membership
How to join / The New York Chapter
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WHAT WE ARE:
The American Beethoven Society is a national society of individuals devoted to the study and appreciation of Beethoven and his music.
WHAT WE DO:
The Society co-publishes the internationally acclaimed Beethoven Journal, which appears two times a year and contains a wide range of articles, reviews of books, sound recordings, and videos, bibliographies of new books, and news of interest to all Beethoven lovers.
The Society sponsors research on Beethoven.
The Society is helping to build a comprehensive collection of Beethoven materials at the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies (housed at San Jose State University, San Jose, California).
The Society helps support the Beethoven Bibliography Database, a comprehensive Beethoven bibliography available for searching through the Internet.
The American Beethoven Society is dedicated to the creative genius of Beethoven, whose music speaks to the heart and mind of humanity. Your membership supports the work of the Center and insures that it will celebrate Beethoven's remarkable legacy for generations to come.
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ANNUAL LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP:
Pastoral: $45
Eroica: $100
Fidelio: $250
Appassionata: $500
Emperor: $1,000
Ode to Joy: Wills and bequests
Teachers: $35 (United States only)
Students: $25 (United States); $35 (outside the United States). Proof of current enrollment in an educational institution required for student membership rate.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
The Beethoven Journal
Invitations to and notices of important Beethoven festivals in the United States
Invitations to and first preference on European and American tours
Discounts on Beethoven Center merchandise
Non-profit gift tax deduction
Special announcements of events sponsored by the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies
TO JOIN THE AMERICAN BEETHOVEN SOCIETY
Membership form (pdf)
To download a membership form, please click on the link above. Gift memberships are also available.
You can also join by simply sending (1) a check made out to the "American Beethoven Society" or (2) a letter giving yourVISA/MASTERCARD number and expiration date to:
ABS Membership Secretary
Beethoven Center
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0171
Questions about your membership? Please phone (408) 808-2058 or email: kfox1@email.sjsu.edu
THE NEW YORK CHAPTER:
The New York chapter of the American Beethoven Society disbanded in 2007. If you live in the New York area and are interested in membership, please contact the secretary of the national society.
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