Who we are 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.
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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. Recipients of grants are normally expected to be in regular residence at the Center for a minimum period of one month. Applicants should have completed application forms to the Center at least six months prior to the anticipated date of arrival.