The Australian Music Centre publishes resources relevant to students and teachers studying Australian music, including teacher kits & repertoire. [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...
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...
Can I bring students to visit the Centre?
Schools who are members of the Centre can arrange to bring small groups of senior high school students to the Library to familiarise them with resources and services. Bookings are essential, please contact the Centre on ph: (02) 9247 4677 or e:
How can I find repertoire for my school choir/orchestra/concert band?
Search the Centre’s online catalogue, and search the Genre/Instrumentation category for the headings Choir, Youth Orchestras, or Band. Please contact the Centre for help with searching.
Spotlight
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This kit looks at the opera by Colin Bright and Amanda Stewart, and contains newspaper articles, CD, and musical extracts and questions with detailed answers.