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: Dave Brubeck
"Essentially, I’m a composer who plays the piano or I’m a pianist who is a composer. My piano playing is shaped by the material and ideas I’m trying to express. I continue to play jazz, because that’s what I love most to do." This personal comment from Dave Brubeck succinctly reflects his innermost feelings toward his music, his career and his life’s work. Dave Brubeck’s enormous musical versatility is proven to be unique in both jazz and classical music. The distinctive hallmarks of his performance and compositional styles are the manifestation of extraordinary creative talents and abilities:...
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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.