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, showcases America's "Music Man", Meredith Willson, and explores his long career in entertainment that began in Mason City, Iowa.. ... more
Brand new this year, the Great American Songbook Foundation introduces an exciting new way to learn about the Songbook through the Meredith Willson Di ... 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
The Songbook Archives
The Songbook Library
Access
The Songbook Archives & Library by appointment only from Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm.
Contact
To arrange your visit, contact Lisa Lobdell:
317.844.9457
LLobdell@TheSongbook.org
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS SERVICES FEES
The Library and Archives at the Great American Songbook Foundation charges fees for special collections services on a cost-recovery basis. Payment via cash, check payable to Great American Songbook Foundation, or credit card is accepted. Payment in full must be received prior to the release of the materials. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for orders estimated to total USD$50 or more. You may be required to obtain approval from the copyright holder prior to obtaining copies of materials held in the Archives at the Great American Songbook Foundation.
Copies – print or scan
Hi-res scan
Research services – per hour
Obsolete Media Transfer- Contact for pricing
VHS/DVD to DVD - Contact for pricing
Audiocassette/CD to CD- Contact for pricing
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