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The AMS is dedicated to advancing music studies through research, teaching, and public outreach.
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Funding & Support
Feb
03
Deadline: 03 Feb, 2025
Alvin H. Johnson AMS 50 Fellowship
Provides year-long funding for the completion of a PhD dissertation in music studies
Feb
03
Deadline: 03 Feb, 2025
William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies
Provides year-long funding for the completion of a PhD dissertation in opera studies
Feb
03
Deadline: 03 Feb, 2025
Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship
Provides year-long support for minority students pursuing a PhD in music studies
Feb
18
Deadline: 18 Feb, 2025
Publication Subventions
Funding for authors and publishers to support publications on topics in music studies
News
22 January, 2024
AMS Receives NEH Digital Projects for the Public Grant
The AMS has received a $30,000 NEH Digital Projects for the Public planning grant in support of its innovative Music Means digital platform project.
21 January 2025
Call for Nominations: 2025 Honorary Members
The American Musicological Society (AMS) is calling for nominations for candidates to be recognized as Honorary Members of the AMS.
21 January 2025
Call for Nominations: 2025 AMS Board of Directors
The Board Nominating Committee seeks nominations for candidates to serve as Vice President and Director-at-Large on the AMS Board of Directors.
21 January 2025
Call for Nominations: 2025 AMS Council
The AMS Council Nominating Committee calls for nominations for the 2026 Council elections.
21 January 2025
William Peter Mahrt, 1939–2025
The American Musicological Society regrets to announce that Dr. William Peter Mahrt passed away on 1 January 2025.
Affiliates
Affiliates are sponsored interest groups that advance the Society's mission and foster relationships among its constituents and members.
