American Musical Instrument Society
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The American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS) was formed in 1971 "to promote better understanding of all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods" (the branch of musicology known as organology). Based in the United States, it publishes a quarterly newsletter and an annual journal, holds annual conferences, often in conjunction with the Galpin Society, maintains an active website, and presents five awards including the Curt Sachs Award for lifetime contributions to the goals of the society, the Nicholas Bessaraboff prize for best book-length publication in English, and the Frances Densmore prize for best article-length publication in English.
