The Songbook Academy® is a national summer music intensive for young singers who have an interest in the American Songbook. more
This program offers music therapy-based experiences for people with Alzheimer's, dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. more
Includes over 40,000 pieces of sheet music, 500+ arrangements written for Bob and Dolores Hope, Sandler & Young, Dinah Washington, Bing Crosby, and mo ... more
The Archives & Library is free and open to the public. All materials are non-circulating and may be used only within the Archives & Library facility.. ... more
Our current exhibit explores the intersection of entertainment, politics and patriotism on the American Musical Stage... more
Take advantage of an exciting new way to learn about the Songbook through the Meredith Willson Digital Collection... more
Hall of Fame inductees are chosen based on factors including musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career, superiority in style and ... more
From Rita Moreno to Cole Porter... check out the incredible array of artists and songwriters who have been inducted into the Songbook Hall of Fame... more
The “Great American Songbook” is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century ... more
The Great American Songbook Foundation is proud to be one of five GRAMMY Museum Cultural Affiliates located globally, including... more
Perfect Harmony sessions suspended and the Songbook Exhibit Gallery closed through June 30 due to coronavirus recommendations. Click here for a full update.
The "Great American Songbook" is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century. These popular and enduring songs, created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre and Hollywood musical film between the 1920s and 1950s, are often referred to as “American standards”, which are the very cultural treasures that the Great American Songbook Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting in our mission and programs.
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6/18/2020
Center plans return to on-site operations
Small-scale events to resume over summer months
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5/27/2020
National finalists named for first online Songbook Academy
Guest mentors include Scott Bradlee, Janis Siegel, Ashley Park, Faith Prince
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5/7/2020
Video series captures stars' advice to younger performers
Songbook Academy opens vaults to share 'Masterclass Moments'
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4/13/2020
Songbook Foundation selected to continue national museum assessment
Process lays groundwork for development of Songbook Museum
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4/3/2020
City launches Carmel Cares initiative
Social media campaign provides community connection
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No performances available at this time.
The Great American Songbook Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the music of the Great American Songbook.
The Great American Songbook Foundation fulfills its mission to preserve America's rich musical legacy by making its physical and musical histories accessible to visitors of all backgrounds - from local educators to international researchers, and from visitors of the generation that originally enjoyed the Songbook to those who are hearing its timeless melody for the very first time.
