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The AMS advances the study of music through research, teaching, advocacy, and public programs.
Calendar 
Funding & Support
Oct
30
Deadline: 2026-10-30
General Support Grants
Provides small general support grants to members of the Coalition of Music Organizations
Dec
01
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Roland Jackson Memorial Grant
Provides funding to support work in music analysis
Jan
15
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Chapter Activities Fund
Provides funding for events and activities organized by AMS chapters.
Jan
15
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Study Group Activities Fund
Provides funding for events and activities organized by AMS study groups
Jan
15
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Early Music Organizational Grants
To support programs aimed at the study, teaching, and performance of music before c. 1600
Jan
15
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Early Music Program Fund
This program provides funding for training and resources for the study of music before c. 1600
Feb
16
Deadline: 2027-02-16
Publication Subventions
Funding for authors and publishers to support publications on topics in music studies
News
14 May, 2026
Spring 2026 Publication Subventions Awarded
The AMS is pleased to announce the recipients of its spring 2026 publication subventions.
14 October 2026
Our Musical Commons Project Launched!
The Society's "Our Musical Commons" project explores the many ways music and sound can and have been used to build, renew, and repair social, civic, and ethical cultures.
31 August 2026
2026 Career Development Grants in American Music
Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of Career Development Grants in American Music!
15 July 2026
Bradley Strauchen-Scherer Appointed Director-at-Large
The AMS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Strauchen-Scherer to the role of Director-at-Large.
06 July 2026
Call for Articles: Journal of Musicology Pedagogy
The Journal of Musicology Pedagogy (JMP) calls for articles for the 2027 and 2028 calendar years.
Affiliates
Affiliates are sponsored interest groups that advance the Society's mission and foster relationships among its constituents and members.
