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National Music Council

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The National Music Council of the United States is an organization listed under Title 36 of the United States Code, founded in 1940 and chartered by the 84th Congress in 1956. The Council is composed of organizations of national scope interested in the development of music in the country. It represents the country to the International Music Council of UNESCO.[1]

History

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The National Music Council was co-founded in 1940 by Julia Ober, Harold Spivacke, Franklin Dunham, and Edwin Hughes.[2]

Members

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American Eagle Awards

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Each year the Council presents the American Eagle Awards for distinguished service to American music. The recipients include:[3]

References

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  1. ^ "National Music Councils". International Music Council. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  2. ^ Emily Good, revised by Michael Mauskapf (31 January 2014). "National Music Council of the United States". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.A2257075. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
  3. ^ American Eagle Awards recipients
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