JAVS Fall 1999

The American Musical Instrument Society

The American Musical Instrument Society is an international organization founded in 1971 to promote the study of the history, design, and use of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods. AMIS publishes the annual scholarly Journal and the Newsletter, issued three times annually. AMIS holds annual meetings featuring a variety of papers, panels, demonstrations, performances, tours, live and silent auctions, and other activities. ~AMIS AWARDS~ The Curt Sachs Award: Given annually to a person who has made outstanding contributions to the study of musical instruments. The Frances Densmore Prize: Awarded in alternate years for the most significant article-length publication in English relating to musical instruments. The Nicholas Bessaraboff Prize: Awarded in alternate years for the most distinguished book-length publication in English relating to musical instruments. The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel: Several given every year to enable undergraduate and graduate students to attend the Society's annual meeting. AMIS Membership Office For additional information: Academic Services Jeannine E. Abel P.O. Box 529 AMIS Secretary Canton, MA 02021-0529 R.D. #3, Box 205-B phone: (781) 828-8450 Franklin, PA 16323-9803 fax: (781)828-8915 phone: (814)374-4119 e-mail: acadsvc@aol.com fax: (814)374-4563 Visit the AMIS website at www.amis.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~