Welcome

The New Music USA Online Library is a vast and comprehensive digital database that contains over 57,000 works by more than 6,000 composers, and includes over 14,000 media samples (recordings and scores).

The Online Library was created by the American Music Center, and, after many evolutions, continues today under the guidance of New Music USA.

Artist Spotlight: Ketty Nez

Composer/pianist Ketty Nez joined the composition and theory department at the Boston University School of Music in the fall of 2005, after teaching for two years at the University of Iowa. At BU, her orchestral work "cirrulian ice" was premiered by ensemble Alea III, and "take time" by the Boston University Wind Ensemble. Projects in 2008-9 include the CD of "beyond release," for two celli and chamber orchestra, by the University of Iowa’s Center for New Music; the premiere of "timed curves" by the Ex Novo ensemble of Venice; and collaborative performances with violinist Katie Wolfe of the ... Read more »

Please note: New Music USA does not maintain a physical collection of any kind. Any printed scores or manuscripts held by the American Music Center are now part of a special collection at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Please contact the Music Division for more information.