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
The Great American Songbook Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the
preservation and promotion of the music of the Great American Songbook.
The 2020 Songbook Celebration Hall of Fame will take place virtually.
Join us in September for two weeks honoring the two legendary contributors to the Great American Songbook, Peggy Lee and Meredith Willson. Stay tuned for live premieres with Michael Feinstein, international musicologists, Songbook Academy alums and more!
● Peggy Lee Week - Thursday, September 10-12, 2020
● Meredith Willson Week - Thursday, September 17-19, 2020
Meredith Willson (1902-1984) was an American flautist, composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright & author. Full bio coming soon. Learn more about Meredith by visiting our Meredith Willson Digital Collection here. Or join the celebration by loaning our Meredith Willson traveling exhibit to display in your lobby, local school, library or community center. The exhibit is available at no cost (*excluding shipping fees). Learn more here.
Peggy Lee (1920-2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress. Full bio coming soon. Learn more about Peggy Lee at peggylee.com.
Given the current state of the COVID-19 global outbreak, the Songbook Foundation Exhibit Gallery is closed until further notice.
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Make an impact: Music provides comfort and inspiration in times of need. To sustain our programs and maintain our impact in the coming months, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution at TheSongbook.org/Donate or text "SONGBOOK" to 91999.
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