Founded in 1966 by James Litton, Raymond Glover, and Gerre Hancock, the Association of Anglican Musicians (AAM) began as a response to a rapidly evolving church landscape. These visionary musicians sought to create a professional community for those serving the Episcopal Church through music. What started as a small gathering of cathedral organists and choirmasters has grown into a thriving national organization committed to musical excellence, spiritual enrichment, and professional development within the Anglican tradition.

Over the decades, AAM has hosted annual conferences across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., providing members with opportunities for worship, continuing education, and collaboration. The Association has also played a central role in important projects like the revision of The Hymnal 1982, the creation of professional guidelines for church musicians, and programs to support emerging leaders in sacred music. Today, with more than 900 members, AAM continues to shape the future of liturgical music through its publications, commissions, and leadership within the broader Episcopal Church.

More about AAM's History can be found in Victor Hill's A Concise History of the Association of Anglican Musicians: 1966-2016, which draws on previous work by Mildred Buttrey and Edgar Billups.

AAM Bylaws, 2023 revision (PDF)

Association of Anglican Musicians is a Michigan corporation, qualified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under the IRS Code.