ABOUT THE SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK FOUNDATION

The mission of the Great American Songbook Foundation is to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.

The beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics created by the musical masterminds of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood during the first half of the 20th century represent the golden age of American popular music.

Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is permanently affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of a handful of worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®. The Foundation carries out its unique mission to preserve America’s rich musical legacy in numerous ways:

• The Songbook Library & Archives The Songbook Library & Archives houses documents, images and historic artifacts of songwriters Meredith Willson (The Music Man) and Harold Arlen (The Wizard of Oz) and artists like Natalie Cole, Andy Williams, and Sammy Davis, Jr. • The Songbook Exhibit Gallery presents rotating interactive exhibits that share the music, history, and culture of the Songbook. • The Songbook Academy® is a national summer music intensive for high school vocalists dedicated to the music of classic Broadway, jazz and the American Songbook. • Perfect Harmony, a group music program for older adults, offers a unique opportunity for social and musical engagement, and promotes holistic well- being through music. • The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year. A permanent exhibit and virtual programming are generously sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Charles M Simons.

Exhibit Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm

The Gallery is also open one hour prior to select Center Presents performances at the Palladium.