The Early Music Association of NSW (EMA) was founded in 1977.

Its members comprise professional and amateur musicians, instrument makers, teachers, students and concert-goers.

The EMA aims to promote interest in all forms of Western music composed before the nineteenth century through two primary means. It encourages the study and performance of early music using authentic instruments, principles and interpretation and recently established an annual prize to be awarded to the most promising student specialising in early music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. It also promotes research into and the editing of early music.

The EMA seeks to foster communication between people active in early music through hosting social gatherings and presenting informative events, and by forming liaisons with similar organisations. The EMA has also co-presented local and international artists in concert and in workshops.

To this  end, the EMA provides its members with:

*opportunities to perform and socialise at informal gatherings

*a newsletter published six times a year containing articles, reviews, classifieds and a complete diary of  concerts and events throughout NSW and other States

*information about unique events via e-mail bulletins

*free advertising on our website

Member organisations and supporters include: