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: Carol Worthey

About the Composer Internationally recognized Composer Carol Worthey's heartfelt, dramatically potent music engages the listener with its accessible but fresh approach to contemporary music. Performers enjoy playing her well-crafted works because they note that each performer gets a chance to shine during the piece. She has been dubbed "the Dream Composer" because of her ability to compose while asleep then wake to write the music down. Carol began her music career on the first day of life: Family friend Leonard Bernstein was in her house, made hamburgers in the shape of stars and dec... 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.