36 U.S.C. § 152302

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