The Society for American Music
is dedicated to the study, teaching, creation, and dissemination of all musics in the Americas. As a scholarly, collegial, and inclusive organization, we serve a wide and diverse array of academics, librarians, composers, performers, and members of the general public.
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NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
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SAM Members Contribute to “Black Song: A Manifesto for Music and Justice”
Black Song: A Manifesto for Music and Justice centers acts of musical creation and performance that emerge from Black experiences, affirm Black humanity, and connect to Black communities. Written for scholars, performers, and music fans, the book shows that learning about Black Song and its creation is central to understanding both American music and Black American […]
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President’s Forum: Demystifying the Student Forum (October 30)
We invite SAM members of all career stages to join us for the upcoming SAM President’s Forum: Demystifying the Student Forum, which will take place on Friday, October 30 from 3:00–4:30 PM (EST) via Zoom. In this President’s Forum, the current co-chairs of the Student Forum, Ana Uribe Law and Virginia Jansen, will discuss the opportunities and […]
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SAM Bulletin (Fall 2026)
The Fall 2026 SAM Bulletin has arrived! In this issue, you will learn about beer choirs, Whistling Hens, Deane Root’s, well, “roots,” and what is happening across the Society!
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Megan Murph publishes Experiencing Sound and Environment in the Works of Max Neuhaus
With Experiencing Sound and Environment in the Works of Max Neuhaus, Megan Murph offers the first comprehensive study of the life, work, and lasting impact of American sound artist and musician Max Neuhaus (1939–2009).