Online Membership Dues, Payments & Contributions 

NEW MEMBERS: If you are just joining Local 56, you will also need to download, complete and return the application available here.

*NOTE: The New Member Local ($30) & AFM ($65) Initiation Fees are waived for all if joining before 3-31-2024.

ALL: Online dues and other payments is an optional service and is provided by Local 56 as a convenience to its members.  Payment can be made by credit card or electronic check. Any information received by Local 56 for payment of dues is used only for purposes of recording such payments and is not shared with other parties.

Other Amount (Prior Year Dues, Member Web Page, etc)
Please Use the "Make a Donation" Button on the Right.
If you wish to pay an amount different from the above selections,
or make a donation to one of the items below, 
indicate the purpose of the payment by clicking on "Write a Note" under "Amount".
(If "Write a Note" does not appear on the first page, it will after you select your payment method.)


Contributions

GRFM Scholarship Fund - Contributions are applied toward scholarships for deserving young musicians who undertake summer music study. Tax deductible under IRS rules. Make check or online payment payable to "GRFM Scholarship Fund, Inc.".

GRFM Emergency Relief Funds Contributions are put into an account specifically for our members who are going through hardships due to lose of work or other financial instability issues. Members can apply to receive an amount from the ERF by filling out and sending in this application form  ERF Application

Other - Please indicate how you wish to designate your contribution in the "Write a Note" box under your payment amount.

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New Member Local Init. Fee
  • New Member Local Init. Fee

New Member Local Init. Fee

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$30.00

May be waived for students and all under age 21. Waived for ALL new members through 3-31-2024.

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New Member AFM Init. Fee
  • New Member AFM Init. Fee

New Member AFM Init. Fee

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$65.00

May be waived for former and current AFM members, students, and all under age 21. Waived for ALL new members thru 3-31-2024.

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One (Current) Quarter Dues
  • One (Current) Quarter Dues

One (Current) Quarter Dues

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$43.50

Membership Dues for One Quarter.

Please specify which Quarter you are paying for in the Notes section before paying.

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Regular Annual Membership Dues
  • Regular Annual Membership Dues

Regular Annual Membership Dues

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$156.00

Save $18. Use only when paying for full year in advance.

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Active Life Annual Dues
  • Active Life Annual Dues

Active Life Annual Dues

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$114.00

Life Members must be at least 65 years of age and have been a member of the AFM for at least 35 years. Active Life Members retain all rights and privileges of Regular Membership. In accordance with the Locals Bylaws Article 1, E. Active Life Membership, Section 2. "Applications for Active Life Membership must be made in writing/email to the

Life Members must be at least 65 years of age and have been a member of the AFM for at least 35 years. Active Life Members retain all rights and privileges of Regular Membership. In accordance with the Locals Bylaws Article 1, E. Active Life Membership, Section 2. "Applications for Active Life Membership must be made in writing/email to the Secretary/Treasurer" So make sure as a member you let us know that you are ready for Active Life Status.

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Inactive Life Annual Dues
  • Inactive Life Annual Dues

Inactive Life Annual Dues

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$97.00

Life Members must be at least 65 years of age and have been a member of the AFM for at least 35 years.
Inactive Life Members voluntarily accept the following restrictions to membership: they may not perform musically on competitive engagements, run for Local office, nor vote in Local elections. In accordance with the Locals Bylaws Article 1, H.

Life Members must be at least 65 years of age and have been a member of the AFM for at least 35 years.
Inactive Life Members voluntarily accept the following restrictions to membership: they may not perform musically on competitive engagements, run for Local office, nor vote in Local elections. In accordance with the Locals Bylaws Article 1, H. Inactive Life Membership, Section 2. "Applications for Inactive Life Membership must be made in writing/email to the Secretary/Treasurer for approval" So make sure as a member you let us know that you are ready for Inactive Life Status.

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One Quarter Minus Discount for Early Payment
  • One Quarter Minus Discount for Early Payment

One Quarter Minus Discount for Early Payment

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$38.50

$5 Discount applied for any Quarter Dues payed before beginning of the Quarter.

Please put down what Quarter you are paying for in the Notes section before paying.

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Former Member Reinstatement Fee
  • Former Member Reinstatement Fee

Former Member Reinstatement Fee

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$10.00

Pay this amount if you are a former member who has been expelled for non-payment of dues. Contact the L56 Office to verify you owe this.

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Active Life Board Member
  • Active Life Board Member

Active Life Board Member

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$50.00

Current or Emeritus Board Members only Age 65+ & AFM Member for at least 35 yrs

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Thomas Erickson String Bass Scholarship
  • Thomas Erickson String Bass Scholarship

Thomas Erickson String Bass Scholarship

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Thomas Erickson String Bass Scholarship

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$10.00
Robert Madura String Scholarship Donation
  • Robert Madura String Scholarship Donation

Robert Madura String Scholarship Donation

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Robert Madura String Scholarship Donation

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$10.00
Donald D Armstrong Scholarship
  • Donald D Armstrong Scholarship

Donald D Armstrong Scholarship

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Donald D Armstrong Scholarship

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$10.00
General Scholarship Donation
  • General Scholarship Donation

General Scholarship Donation

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General Scholarship Donation

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$10.00

REFUND POLICY

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To start a refund, you can contact us at grfm@livemusicgr.org.

We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your refund to let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. 

If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at grfm@livemusicgr.org.