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: Eliot Theodore Schechter

Musicshould be beautiful,accessible,and the voice of our times. Born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Early musical years were spent as lead guitarist for 80’s rock bands Play The Siren and The Siblings. Going back to school Eliot graduated Magnum Cum Laude with a degree in composition from the University of North Texas. There he studied with composers Larry Austin, Martin Mailmen and Joseph Klein. His works have been performed in the United States and South America, by the University of No... 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.