The Australian Music Centre publishes resources relevant to students & 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 composer and other creative artist representation; resonate – its online magazine; 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...
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:
If I'm a member of the Centre can I lodge works in the library?
The Centre's library contains works by Represented composers only. Representation is a service provided by the Centre that allows Australian composers/creative artists to lodge works in the library, have their material and products made available for sale through the Centre's shop, and have a biography on the website. The Centre usually process 2 rounds of applications each year. More about Representation...
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. For information about prices and availability, contact our sales department on e: or ph: (02) 9247 4677. Most of the items in the library catalogue are available for purchase. More about the Shop...
Can I bring my students to visit the Centre?
Schools which 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 HSC Students?
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...
How can I find repertoire for my school choir/orchestra/concert band?
Search the Centre's online catalogue using the Genre/Instrumentation category and search for the headings Choir, Youth Orchestras, or Band. If you are having difficulty finding what you are after, specialist staff are available to help and advise those wishing to borrow or purchase scores and other Australian music products. More about the library...
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