IRCAM
Provides access to their online library/archives catalogs; biographical information about contemporary composers; articles and analyses of music; their calendar of events; and useful links.
The Algorithmic Composer
By David Cope. Allen Library [MT56 C78 A5]
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Audible Design: A Plain and Easy Introduction to Practical Sound Composition
By Trevor Wishart. Allen Library Mixed Media [MX ML3805 W57 A93]
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The Cambridge Companion to Electronic Music
By Nick Collins and Julio d'Escrivan (eds.). Allen Library [ML1380 C36 E33]
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Computer Music: Synthesis, Composition, and Performance
By Charles Dodge and Thomas Jerse. Allen Library [ML1092 D64 1997]
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A Dictionary of Electronic and Computer Music Technology: Instruments, Terms, Techniques
By Richard Dobson. Allen Library Reference [REF ML102 E4 D6]
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Electronic and Computer Music
By Peter Manning. Allen Library [ML1380 M28 E33]
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Microsound
By Curtis Roads. Allen Library [ML3805 R63 M53]
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New Digital Musical Instruments: Control and Interaction Beyond the Keyboard
By Eduardo Miranda and Marcelo Wanderley. Allen Library [ML1092 W24 N48]
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Electronic Music Foundation
Provides information about electronic music concerts, festivals, conferences, workshops, and products. Includes a directory of educational institutions, artists, etc.
Artists & Writers Colonies: Retreats, Residencies, and Respites for the Creative Mind. 2nd ed.
Edited by Robyn Middlen [et al.]. Allen Library Reference [REF NX110 M53 A78]
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Counterpoint
By Kent Kennan. Allen Library [MT55 K34 1987]
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Craft of Musical Composition
By Paul Hindemith. Allen Library Stacks [MT40 H66 1970]
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The Craft of Tonal Counterpoint
By Thomas Benjamin. Allen Library [MT55 B46 T65]
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The Muse that Sings: Composers Speak About the Creative Process
By Ann McCutchan. Allen Library [ML430 M23 M8]
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Sonic Design
By Robert Cogan and Pozzi Escot. Allen Library [MT6 C67 A]
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American Composers Alliance
In addition to information about members' services, this site has a searchable composer database and the capability of renting or purchasing scores online.
American Composers Forum
The ACF connects communities with composers and performers. This site includes information and links about programs, chapters, opportunities, composer home pages, and guidelines for various commission deadlines.
American Music Center
The American Music Center has merged with Meet the Composer to form New Music USA.
ASCAP
ASCAP is one of the two largest performing rights organizations in the US. This website provides information and resources dealing with performing rights and licensing fees.
BMI
BMI is one of the two largest performing rights organizations in the US. This website provides information and resources dealing with performing rights and licensing fees.
National Association of Composers
NACUSA's home page provides information on concerts, competitions, members, announcements & inquiries, and related internet sites.
New Music USA
New Music USA was formed in 2011 by the merger of the American Music Center and Meet the Composer. The website has information on programs and support for American composers of all kinds of music as well as reference services, referrals, publications, lending library of over 55,000 scores and recordings, artist member home pages, and other relevant links.
Society of Composers, Inc.
The society's home page contains information about their conferences and performances, publications (including their monthly newsletter), CD series, member websites and email addresses, chapters, etc.