It is with regret that I read the letter from Edward W. Beals [TLC, Dec. 8] concerning his not being "qualified for membership" in the Association of Anglican Musicians.

Since I was not a member of the board of the association 10 years ago, I have no idea how he received the impression that he was not qualified. But I do know there are many members of our organization who have other professional careers outside of music. There are relatively few requirements for membership in the association: You are eligible for membership if you are a member of the Anglican Communion serving either a church within that communion or some other denomination, or you are a non-Anglican serving in a musical leadership role within a church in the Anglican Communion.

If Mr. Beals is currently serving in a musical capacity under either of these conditions, he is indeed qualified to apply for membership, and I urge him to contact our communications office for an application packet. (AAM Communications Office, 28 Ashton Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.)

Thom Robertson

President

Association of Anglican Musicians

St. Paul, Minn.