Our mission is to promote and encourage the uniquely American musical forms of bluegrass, old-time, gospel, and traditional instrumental and vocal music of the United Stated. We are dedicated to promoting these music forms throughout Arizona and the Desert Southwest. All gifts, including cash, and instruments, are fully deductible within the IRS Tax Code. Membership is not deductible.
Membership fees, merchandise sales, donations, and fund-raising projects, all of which pay for the events, activities, and programs we offer, wholly support the Arizona Bluegrass Association.
Benefits of Membership
- Monthly newsletter, "Bluegrass Beacon", e-mailed directly to you. Stay connected with bluegrass
events in Arizona even if you travel. See a sample past newsletter here;
- Social activities such as our campouts and spring and Christmas parties;
- Discounts for card carrying members at a number of music stores;
- Opportunities for volunteering, teaching, leadership and mentoring;
- Membership helps support bluegrass music outreach activities in Arizona.
- Members "circle the wagons" at festivals and other events to jam together.
Membership dues are $20/year for an individual or family membership. You can join now using our online Membership Application Form.
The Arizona Bluegrass Association is a non-profit corporation formed under the laws of the State of Arizona and is IRS recognized as a 501 (c)(3), an educational, historical and tax exempt public corporation. It is not organized for the private gain of any person, or persons.