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Personal Anecdotes About the Founders of the American Music Center
November 1, 1999 / By

Personal Anecdotes About the Founders of the American Music Center

Samuel AdlerComposer; Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music; Professor of Composition, The Juilliard School“…I handed Hanson’s letter to Copland who opened it immediately. His face brightened, …

The 60th Anniversary of the American Music Center
November 1, 1999 / By

Frank J. OteriPhoto by Melissa Richard

November is an important month here at the American Music Center. Sixty years ago this month, the dreams of Aaron Copland, Howard Hanson, Otto Luening, Quincy Porter, Marion Bauer …

Soundtracks: November 1999
November 1, 1999 / By

There are over 60 American composers featured in this month’s round-up of new recordings, which is a wonderful way to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the American Music Center this month! And, as always, the …