JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
THE SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS (SCL) is the primary organization for professional film, television, video game, and musical theatre composers and lyricists with a distinguished history in the fine art of creating music for visual media.
Today, SCL members enjoy the camaraderie of composers and lyricists at diverse stages of their careers. Students and patron sponsors supportive of our professional work are also welcomed. In addition to our advocacy efforts on behalf of our profession, we foster a sense of community among our members by providing information on a variety of subjects, including the creative, financial, technical, and contractual aspects of writing music for film, television, video games and theatre.
The SCL actively strives for improvements in the workplace and working conditions of the musically creative, through an ongoing dialogue with experienced and acknowledged leaders of the global composer and songwriter community.
All paid memberships are annual and auto-renew by default; auto-renewal may be deactivated at any time, and a member may choose to upgrade membership levels from the Manage Account page, at prorated rates.
Whether you are a professional composer or songwriter, or simply have aspirations in that direction, we invite you to consider membership with the Society of Composers & Lyricists. Our various membership offerings are detailed below.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
For composers, lyricists, and songwriters with the required credits.
These membership levels include full voting privileges for the SCL Awards and the Board of Directors.
REQUIRED CREDITS
Film/TV/Streaming Composers: At least one (1) commercially released audiovisual production with a minimum of 20 minutes of cue sheet-credited original music. A festival performance does not automatically qualify as a commercial release.
Songwriters/Lyricists: At least one (1) source or featured song placed in a commercially released motion picture, television program or video game. Other forms of visual media will be considered.
Game Composers: At least one (1) commercially released game with a minimum of 20 minutes of credited original music.
Musical Theater Composers/Lyricists: At least one (1) professional, fully staged Actors Equity Association production at an Equity-based and approved regional theatre in the U.S., including productions off-Broadway and Broadway. Composer/lyricist must have received compensation and had a professional run in front of a paying audience.
Music creators for commercials, trailers, theme parks or other platforms where music accompanies visual media are welcome to apply for membership and will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Access to all members-only content on the SCL web site, including Seminars, Screening Interviews, online FYC events, and Special Events
- Subscription to THE SCORE magazine
- Free admission to seminars and screenings with composer Q&A
- Special member events including Hollywood Bowl Night and Holiday Events in NY and LA (additional fees apply)
- Voting privileges for elections and awards
- Qualification to run for the SCL Board of Directors (after three years of Full or higher membership)
- Subscription to the Weekly Wire industry newsletter
- Access to 'For Your Consideration' screenings and materials during Emmy, Oscar, and SCL Awards seasons
- All the benefits of Full Membership, plus
- Admission (non-transferable) to the annual SCL Oscar Nominee Champagne Reception, Emmy Primetime and Daytime Nominee Reception (companion ticket available for purchase if space permits)
- Expedited membership consideration for SCL Awards
- Special recognition in each issue of The Score
- All the benefits of Gold Membership, plus
- Priority seating to special member events including Hollywood Bowl Night and Holiday Events in NY and LA (additional fees apply)
- Free admission (non-transferable) plus companion ticket to both the annual SCL Oscar Nominee Champagne Reception and the Emmy Primetime and Daytime Nominee Champagne Reception
- One free non-member guest to seminars with reserved prime seating at SCL events
- All the benefits of Platinum Membership, plus
- An additional companion ticket (i.e. 2 tickets) to both the annual SCL Oscar Nominee Champagne Reception and the Emmy Primetime and Daytime Nominee Champagne Reception
- Single ticket (non-transferable) plus discounted companion ticket to the SCL Awards ceremony
- SCL Famous First (signed & matted)
SPONSOR MEMBERSHIPS
For industry professionals involved in the film, TV, game, and musical theater industries, including music executives, music supervisors, music editors, musicians, agents, attorneys, and managers.
These membership levels do not include voting privileges.
- Access to all members-only content on the SCL web site, including Seminars, Screening Interviews, online FYC events, and Special Events
- Subscription to THE SCORE magazine
- Free admission to seminars and screenings with composer Q&A
- Special member events including Hollywood Bowl Night and Holiday Events in NY and LA (additional fees apply)
- Subscription to the Weekly Wire industry newsletter
- Access to 'For Your Consideration' screenings and materials during Emmy, Oscar, and SCL Awards seasons
- All the benefits of Full Sponsor Membership, plus
- Admission (non-transferable) to the annual SCL Oscar Nominee Champagne reception, Emmy Primetime and Daytime Nominee Champagne reception (companion ticket available for purchase if space permits)
- Special recognition in each issue of The Score
- All the benefits of Gold Sponsor Membership, plus
- Priority seating to special member events including Hollywood Bowl Night and Holiday Events in NY and LA (additional fees apply)
- Free admission (non-transferable) plus companion ticket to both the annual SCL Oscar Nominee Champagne reception, Emmy Primetime and Daytime Nominee Champagne reception.
- All the benefits of Platinum Sponsor Membership, plus
- An additional companion ticket (i.e. 2 tickets) to both the annual SCL Oscar Nominee Champagne Reception and the Emmy Primetime and Daytime Nominee Champagne Reception
- Single ticket (non-transferable) plus discounted companion ticket to the SCL Awards ceremony
- SCL Famous First (signed & matted)
LIMITED MEMBERSHIPS
For (a) those outside the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or Nashville, or those who are unable to attend in-person events, and (b) those who do not yet have the credits for Regular Memberships but who are actively working towards their film, TV, game, or musical theater credits to qualify for Regular Membership.
These membership levels do not include voting privileges, except for Associate/Student Membership which qualifies for voting for the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent in the SCL Awards.
- Access to all members-only content on the SCL web site, including Seminars, Screening Interviews, online FYC events, and Special Events
- Admission to selected in-person events with additional fee
- Subscription to THE SCORE magazine
- Subscription to the Weekly Wire industry newsletter
- Access to online 'For Your Consideration' screenings and materials during Emmy, Oscar , and SCL Awards seasons
- All the benefits of Online Membership, plus
- Free admission to in-person seminars and screenings with composer Q&A
- Special member events including Hollywood Bowl Night and Holiday Events in NY and LA (additional fees apply)
- Submission and voting privileges for the David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent in the SCL Awards
- Eligibility for the SCL Mentor Program
If you represent an institution of higher education, please visit our Institutional Membership page for details on special offerings.
The SCL reserves the right to revise member privileges or requirements at any time.
No portion of membership dues is used for political lobbying.