The Songbook Academy® is a national summer music intensive for young singers who have an interest in the American Songbook. more
This program offers music therapy-based experiences for people with Alzheimer's, dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions. more
Includes over 40,000 pieces of sheet music, 500+ arrangements written for Bob and Dolores Hope, Sandler & Young, Dinah Washington, Bing Crosby, and mo ... more
The Archives & Library is free and open to the public. All materials are non-circulating and may be used only within the Archives & Library facility.. ... more
Our current exhibit explores the intersection of entertainment, politics and patriotism on the American Musical Stage... more
Take advantage of an exciting new way to learn about the Songbook through the Meredith Willson Digital Collection... 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
The Great American Songbook Foundation is proud to be one of five GRAMMY Museum Cultural Affiliates located globally, including... more
Center Presents
Songbook Academy 101 – Making the Magic Happen!
2 p.m. presentation followed by light refreshments
Go behind-the-scenes with the Songbook Foundation staff to learn about how your FAVORITE event of the year comes to fruition. How do we narrow from hundreds of applications to our Top 40 finalists? Who chooses the Celebrity Mentors? Beyond the glamorous performances that happen onstage, what does a typical day look like for our staff and students at the Songbook Academy... and how has the Songbook Academy evolved into the nationally-renown program and format that you see today?
From feeding sixty to seventy people a day to finalizing the 's marvelous choral numbers you see onstage in the final show, Songbook Academy is made up of a lot of moving parts. Develop an understanding of how the magic happens by attending this lunch and learn with Executive Director Chris Lewis (past Director of Programs) and current Manager of Programs and Communications, Renée La Schiazza, an alum of the Songbook Academy, herself. And don’t forget to come prepared to #SingtheSongbook!
In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Songbook Foundation has suspended programming & events through May 11. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this situation, and we urge all to follow guidelines provided by public health authorities.
Make an impact. Throughout history, music has served to bring solace and healing in times of need. Your support of Great American Songbook Foundation will support our programs in the coming months, enabling the Songbook’s continued positive impact on many lives. You can make a tax-deductible contribution to support the Songbook Foundation during this time of uncertainty. Give here.
