Music of the United States of America (MUSA)

FAIN: RQ-299907-25

American Musicological Society, Inc. (New York, NY 10012-1502)
Andrew Kuster (Project Director: November 2023 to present)

Preparation for publication of six volumes (36, 37, 38, 39, 40A, 40B) in the print series, the Music of the United States of America. (36 months)

Music of the United States of America (MUSA) is a comprehensive forty-volume series of scholarly editions of musical works distinguished by both artistic excellence and historical significance. This series is meticulously curated to mirror the depth and variety of the nation’s heritage, catering to scholars, performers, students, and the general public. MUSA goes beyond the traditional boundaries of critical editing, expanding into genres and styles often overlooked in the realm of concert music. Its scope includes music by musicians historically unrepresented in academic research. As a project operating under the American Musicological Society, the foremost organization dedicated to musical scholarship in the United States, MUSA benefits from the guidance of its editorial board, the Committee on the Publication of American Music. Each edition within the MUSA series undergoes thorough research and is typically newly engraved by A-R Editions.