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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: Yuanlin Chen

After receiving his masters degree from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and establishing an impressive composing career in China, Yuanlin Chen came to the U.S. to further his studies in composition, receiving his Ph.D. in Music from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Chen's compositions include orchestral, choral, chamber, electronic music , vocal and instrumental works, as well as music written for television, movies and dance. His music has been performed worldwide at major concerts and venues in Australia, England, Romania, Japan, China and U.S. Co... Read more ยป

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.