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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: Thomas Childs

Thomas Childs is a composer interested in the collision of popular and classical music. His diverse experiences and studies in both of these areas range from studio and live work in Nashville and elsewhere to solo compositions for hardanger fiddle and English horn to chamber and orchestral works. In his music, he seeks to find a balance of accessibility and complexity to interest a broad spectrum of listeners. The inflections of jazz and pop genres in his work create music that is hopefully as fun for you to listen to as it is for him to write. Thomas received his Bachelor of Music degree... 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.