About Membership

Not a Member Yet? Renewing?

The Nashville Old-Time String Band Association, Inc., is a Tennessee-chartered and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and performing old-time string band music and related traditional styles.

Members aid in this effort…

by supporting NOTSBA jams and special events
by hosting weekly jams most Thursdays of the year for all people interested in playing
by teaching new tunes and techniques to others
through monthly emailed jam schedules
through public performances and workshops
through attending our annual Breakin’ Up Winter old-time music retreat
by maintaining this website
through countless hours of volunteer time

Learn More…

Do I have to be a musician to belong?

No. We are a group of primarily recreational musicians dedicated to playing and preserving old-time music. This includes helping beginning and intermediate players learn new tunes. We give players at all levels an opportunity to play with others, to increase their skills, and to develop their repertoire. Spectators are welcome, too.

What is the definition of a family membership?

“Parents and those children who live at home or attend college.” Grandparents and grandchildren can be included if they live in the same home as the person purchasing the membership.

Do NOTSBA members vote?

The supporting memberships do not carry any direct voting privileges. Members of the Board of Directors vote. Membership and active volunteer service are requirements for eligibility for membership on the Board of Directors.

Is my membership and participation tax-deductible?

The IRS recognizes NOTSBA as a tax-exempt charitable education organization under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, but membership fees are not generally considered charitable donations when a person receives membership benefits in return. Whether any donation to a 501(c) (3) organization is tax-deductible is specific to each donor’s tax situation, and NOTSBA cannot give any tax advice. If you wish to make a contribution over and above the nominal membership fee, we are happy to accept and will provide a letter of acknowledgement that you can share with your tax preparer.

If I’m joining in the middle of the year is the membership fee prorated?

For simplicity sake all memberships run one calendar year, January 1 – December 31. We do not prorate partial years.

Become a NOTSBA Member Today!

Join us in creating and supporting regional programs that preserve and promote the traditional music culture by becoming a member of NOTSBA. Use the online form below OR print and mail in a NOTSBA Membership Application Form with your check to P O Box 160038, Nashville, Tennessee, 37216. You’ll receive an expiration notice 30 days prior to your renewal deadline.

Individual

Help to preserve and promote old-time string band music.

Join a community of musicians who regularly play old-time music for their own enjoyment
Receive a discount on registration for Breakin’ Up Winter, our annual March weekend retreat
Participate in all NOTSBA functions including board of directors meetings
Play in our Performance Ensemble (requires rehearsals)
Meet and network with other musicians and people with a love for and interest in old-time music

Buy INdividual Membership

Family

Help to preserve and promote old-time string band music.

Join a community of musicians who regularly play old-time music for their own enjoyment
Receive a discount on registration for Breakin’ Up Winter, our annual March weekend retreat
Participate in all NOTSBA functions including board of directors meetings
Play in our Performance Ensemble (requires rehearsals)
Meet and network with other musicians and people with a love for and interest in old-time music

Buy Family Membership

NEW MEMBERSHIP AND DUES SCHEDLUE – 2024

As part of our website update we have revised the process of paying dues online. We believe it will simplify the process.

Important

Please note all memberships going forward will be one calendar year, January 1 through December 31. As we make this transition, those people with any current membership will be considered active until December 31, 2024.

You are no longer required or able to log into the site. Indeed, our content is free to all. To join NOTSBA or renew your membership, choose one of the following options and you will be taken to a secure processor (Stripe).

You may choose One Year Individual Membership – $20 or One Year Family Membership – $30. Following payment you will receive a confirmation email, and be redirected to a page asking if you would like to be on our mailing list.

We will also accept checks or cash as before. A group email reminder will go out in December asking you to consider renewing your membership for the following year.

We genuinely appreciate your support of the NOTSBA mission to preserve the tradition of Old Time Music!