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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: Chris Lastovicka

"a distinct and alert voice ... There is no denying [Lastovicka's] skill and potential ... there is a real sense of power and refined craft." -Fanfare Magazine Chris Lastovicka writes music dealing primarily with psychological and metaphysical subjects; much of her music can be categorized as mystical minimalism. An excerpt from her opera Crossing the Horizon was performed by New ... 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.