The Australian Music Centre's Shop and Library provide access to a unique collection of over 20 000 works (sheet music, recordings, and more) by more than 450 Australian Composers/Creative Artists. [FAQ]
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What is the Australian Music Centre?
As a national service organisation, the AMC is dedicated to increasing the profile and sustainability of Australian composers and other creative artists. The AMC facilitates the performance, awareness and appreciation of music by these artists through resonate – its online magazine; composer and other creative artist representation; library and retail services; sheet music publishing; and the management, administration and publication of project-based initiatives. Its library collection holds over 30,000 items by more than 500 artists.
What genres of music does the AMC represent?
The genres of music included in the AMC’s vision are notated composition, electroacoustic music, improvised music (including contemporary jazz), electronica, sound art, installation sound, and multimedia, web and film sound.
Who does the AMC provide services for?
The AMC fosters the development of an Australian music community by providing specialist support to its membership of performers, composers, sound artists, educators, students, and music specialists across Australia and throughout the world. More about the Centre...
Can I borrow music from the AMC?
The Centre's library provides research and perusal access to a unique collection of
over
20 000 works (sheet music, recordings, and more) by more than 450
Australian composers/creative artists. To borrow scores, books and recordings, you will need to obtain membership. Members can make borrowing requests by
, phone, fax or in person. Items are issued by mail to borrowers outside of metropolitan Sydney.
More about Membership...
Can I purchase music from the AMC?
A wide variety of scores, CDs, teacher resource kits and books, all relating to Australian music, are available at the Centre's shop. Contact our sales department at e: or ph: (02) 9247 4677 for information about prices and availability. Most of the items in the library catalogue are available for purchase. More about the Shop...
Are all items in the catalogue available for sale?
While most items in the catalogue are available for sale, some items cannot be purchased because they are out of print (but still under copyright), or they are unpublished recordings with no licence allowing them to be reproduced and retailed. Such materials are only available through ther library.
Why would I purchase music when I can borrow it?
Borrowing is restricted to perusal and research purposes only. It is a legal requirement to purchase any music for performance purposes. Additionally, purchasing music ensures creative artists are provided with commercial return for their work.
Does borrowing music from the Centre entitle me to photocopy items?
No! Borrowing from the Centre's library collection does not entitle you to make copies of items for any purpose. With the exception of copies permitted under 'fair dealing'
provisions or a separately negotiated licence, any reproduction requires specific authorisation from the relevant copyright holder(s).
How can I find repertoire for my HSC performance?
Every year library staff compile lists of works which fit the requirements of the NSW HSC music performance syllabus for Works of the Last 25 Years (Australian focus). Browse HSC Repertoire Lists...
Why should I become a member of the Australian Music Centre?
As a member, you not only have access to the library collection, but you stay connected to the latest news and information about Australian composers and other creative artists through the Centre's publications. Members also help to support the Centre's on-going projects that provide assistance and support to Australian composers, and so help raise awareness for Australian composition across the world.
How do I become a member of the Australian Music Centre?
You can join the Centre online using our secure form, download a PDF form , contact the Centre on ph: (02) 9247 4677 or e:
Spotlight
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This music resource kit is on Damien Ricketson's work Same Steps and the works by student finalists from the 2007 Sibelius Composer Competition which were performed by Ensemble Offspring conducted by Roland Peelman.