Sound On

“Since its founding in 1939 by six composers including Aaron Copland, the American Music Center has been building a national community for new American music.” Here’s how they have been accomplishing their goal:

NewMusicbox

At the 2007 June in Buffalo music festival, I had the pleasure of a conversation with Randy Nordschow, associate editor of NewMusicbox, “a Web-based advocacy magazine and portal dedicated to the music of American composers and improvisers and their champions.” NewMusicbox is regularly updated with high quality content and opportunities for discussion.

NewMusicJukebox

NewMusicJukebox is “a vast, searchable online database of more than 40,000 works by American composers; publications and directories compiling opportunities in new music and other information useful to industry professionals; and benefits and services for nearly 2,500 members in all fifty states and around the world.” But following is the most valuable resource to any musician or music fan!

Counterstream Radio

Counterstream Radio is the web radio station of the American Music Center. If you are interested in broadening your musical horizons and hearing substantial, influential works in American repertoire, visit the website and tune in through the web player or through iTunes. Counterstream Radio has been a constant source of inspiration and thoughtful entertainment, and I hope it will continue indefinitely! When confronted with the possibility of reading about music, learning about music, talking with someone about music, or listening to music, listening is always my primary choice. Bravo to a first class musical resource!

American Music Center

Support the American Music Center and gain the benefits of membership by joining. If you have any questions, telephone (212) 366-5260 x10 or email center@amc.net.

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