A New World of Music

Music created after 1950, particularly music created from the invention of the tape recorder, analog synthesizers, and digital technology, led to a musical revolution in the thought and practice of music composition and performance. The period was a time of new ideas, sounds, and thoughts about composing and performing. It was an incredibly imaginative and innovative time in the history of music.

As the technology of making music has evolved, so too has the imagination and innovation of artists. The contributions of new generations of musicians and performers continue to enrich our experience.

EMF Institute is committed to documenting these ideas and works so they remain available and understood by students, artists, and musicians now and in the future.