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: Michael Graves

Mr. Graves writes music that is innovative, evocative, imaginative and informed. Hailed by the New York Concert Review, as “on the track to greatness. One can hear solid craftsmanship inside the drama—in a way one hears it in the music of J.S. Bach…his music is remarkably exciting to audiences and academics alike.” Mr. Graves’ music has been heard around the world, highlights include world premier performances at the Ebisu Museum Concert Hall, city center Tokyo and Carnegie Hall, NY. Mr. Graves is the laureate of several distinguished awards including the American Music Center’s CAP... 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.