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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: Mathew Rosenblum
Mathew Rosenblum's music is a synthesis of diverse musical elements derived from classical, jazz, rock, and world music traditions. Most notably, his current music uses two tuning systems, the normal twelve note equal tempered system, and a twenty one note-to-the-octave "just" system designed to be used in conjunction with the twelve note equal tempered system. Together, the two tuning systems provide a wide variety of intervalic and harmonic possibilities allowing for strong harmonic and stylistic contrasts. His music explores how seemingly independent musical voices and traditions may be wov...
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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.