How to join the Society

Benefits of membership include:

Discounts at BFMS-sponsored events.

Reciprocity agreements that allow our members to attend events sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, and the Annapolis Traditional Dance Society at their member's rates.

Membership in the Society is open to anyone.
The cost for a 1 year membership is $27/year for individuals; $37 for families (2 or more people living at the same address).
You can save money with a multi-year membership:
2 years - $50 individual $71 family
3 years - $69 individual $93 family

Membership dues are tax-deductible.

Special Membership:
Contributor - $75
Supporter   - $150
Sustainer    - $250
Patron        - $500

A Student membership is available for $20/year.


Join or Renew your Membership On-Line

Join or Renew on-line.
Pay securely with a credit card through PayPal.

Or mail in your payment

Checks should be made out to "BFMS" or "Baltimore Folk Music Society" and mailed to

BFMS Membership
P.O. Box 7134
Waverly Station
Baltimore, MD 21218
U.S.A.

Send your name and complete mailing address, including zip code, with your membership dues. You may also include your phone number and e-mail address, and indicate activities for which you would like to volunteer . Please tell us if you do not want your name, address, or phone number published in our membership directory. Email addresses are not published, but may be used by the Society to send notices of coming special events.


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BFMS sends notifications to members by email and traditional mail. If you have moved or changed your email address, please contact the BFMS Membership Chair(membership @ bfms.org) or via the Postal address above and update your contact information.


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The Baltimore Folk Music Society is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

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Coming up:

See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.

June 19 2013 
Contra Dance
Rickey Holt calls to Charlie Pilser (piano) and Tina Chancey (fiddle).

 
June 23 2013 
Fourth at Four
Storytelling at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church
 
June 24 2013 
English Country Dance
Diane Schmit calling to Marty Taylor (recorders and concertina), Dave Crandall (winds), and Jonathan Jensen (piano, ocarina)
 
June 26 2013 
Contra Dance
Kim Forrey calls to AP and the Banty Roosters - Mark Lynch, (mandolin and tenor banjo), Joe Langley (guitar), Artie Abrams (bass), and Andy Porter (fiddle). *New dancer orientation at 7:30PM.
 
July 13 2013 
2nd Saturday Dance
Caller: Laura Brown
Band: AP and the Banty Roosters
Mark Lynch (mandolin & tenor banjo), Joe Langley (guitar),Artie Abrams (bass) & Andy Porter (fiddle)