Books
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]
Counterpoint
By Kent Kennan. Allen Library [MT55 K34 1987]
Craft of Musical Composition
By Paul Hindemith. Allen Library Stacks [MT40 H66 1970]
The Craft of Tonal Counterpoint
By Thomas Benjamin. Allen Library [MT55 B46 T65]
The Muse that Sings: Composers Speak About the Creative Process
By Ann McCutchan. Allen Library [ML430 M23 M8]
Sonic Design
By Robert Cogan and Pozzi Escot. Allen Library [MT6 C67 A]
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Canadian Composer
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Leonardo Music Journal
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Websites
American Composers Alliance
[http://www.composers.com/]
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
[http://www.composersforum.org/]
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.
Arsis Press: Concert Music by Women Composers
[http://www.instantweb.com/~arsis/]
Lists publications and biographical information about many women composers. Includes links to other sites useful to women in music.
ASCAP
[http://www.ascap.com/]
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
[http://bmi.com/]
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
[http://www.music-usa.org/nacusa/]
NACUSA's home page provides information on concerts, competitions, members, announcements & inquiries, and related internet sites.
New Music Box
[http://www.newmusicbox.org]
New Music USA
[https://www.newmusicusa.org/]
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.
[http://www.societyofcomposers.org/]
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.