The American Music Research Center is a joint venture of the University
Libraries and College of Music devoted
to the discovery of new information about American music and to the sharing
of those discoveries with the wider community. The AMRC sponsors concerts
and scholarly activities related to American music of all kinds such as its
annual journal and guest speakers featured at annual symposia.
AMRC Honors American Composers Ezra Sims and Austin Lovelace
AMRC Award Recipient
AMRC is a recipient of the National
Federation of Music Clubs’
Educational Institutions Annual Award for the accomplishments of 2004.
Mission Statement
The American Music Research Center (AMRC) is a rare music repository dedicated
to exploring the rich tradition of American music. The AMRC shares its resources
with students, faculty, scholars, and the public through concerts, symposia
and lectures, publications, and other scholarly activities. Additionally, the
AMRC encourages students pursuing studies in American music.
The AMRC serves as a research archive for performers and anyone else wishing
to preserve American music and enhance its cultural and transformational potential
for future generations.
Donations
If you have a collection of American music materials and are interested in
making a donation to the AMRC, please contact Curator Laurie Sampsel at 303-492-8093.
If you are interested in providing a tax-deductible contribution to the AMRC,
contact the Friends of the Libraries at 303-492-1675 or Barbara Zarlengo at
303-492-5685.
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