Includes the papers of "The Music Man" creator Meredith Willson, musical arrangements of Natalie Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Andy Williams and more... more
Michael Feinstein is your tour guide in the Songbook Library & Archives... more
The Songbook Foundation's newest exhibit juxtaposes the music and pop culture of the 1920s and the 2020s... more
Self-appointed as the “Queen of the Blues,” Dinah Washington is known for her incredible musical ability that spanned a variety of genres . . . 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
Meet the team that carries out the Songbook Foundation's mission, including Founder and five-time GRAMMY nominee Michael Feinstein... more
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Our Mission
The Great American Songbook Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission
to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.
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Happy Holidays from the Songbook Foundation
The Great American Songbook Foundation offices and exhibit gallery are closed for the holidays December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025. We will return to normal operating hours on Thursday, January 2.
If you'd like to make a gift to the Songbook Foundation this holiday season, you can find more information at TheSongbook.org/Donate. Through December 31, all gifts will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of Tim and Karyl McGeath! We greatly appreciate your support and consideration of a gift.
We look forward to seeing you in 2025!
