36 U.S.C. § 152302: Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are—(1) to provide the member organizations with a forum for the free discussion of problems affecting national musical life in this country; (2) to speak with one voice for music whenever an authoritative expression of opinion is desirable; (3) to provide for the interchange of information between the various member organizations; (4) to encourage the coordination of efforts of the member organizations, thereby avoiding duplication or conflict; (5) to organize exploratory surveys or fact-finding commissions whenever the corporation considers them necessary for the solution of important problems; and (6) to encourage the development and appreciation of the art of music and to foster the highest ethical standards in the musical professions and industries.