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The Songbook Academy® is a national summer music intensive for young singers who love the music of Broadway, Jazz & the American Songbook. more
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
Your tax-deductible contribution is essential to the nonprofit Foundation's preservation efforts and educational programming. more
Visit Our T-Swift Songbook Popup Display Oct. 25 through Nov. 15!
In honor of Taylor Swift's upcoming performances in Indianapolis, we're excited to announce a special three-week popup display in the Songbook Exhibit Gallery! Explore memorabilia from Taylor Swift alongside iconic artifacts from artists across the past century of American popular music. Interactive activities include a friendship bracelet giveaway and more.
Plan your visit to the Songbook Exhibit Gallery during regular visiting hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m starting October 25!
Learn more about our current exhibit.