Musicology in the World
A Deep South Collection of Old Instruments (2/13/2026)
The Sigal Music Museum in South Carolina was transformed by the gift of Marlowe Sigal’s important collection of keyboard and wind instruments. Read more.
What Can Musical Variations Teach Us About Creativity? (2/16/2026)
Anthony Brandt, a musicologist whose work focuses on music cognition, discusses the musical form and how human beings approach open-ended problems. Read more.
How The Bride of Frankenstein Created the First Symphonic Horror Score (2/21/2026)
Jessie Buckley returns to the big screen to play one of horror’s most iconic characters. But The Bride‘s creation in 1935 birthed something far more sinister. Read more.
Manuscript by György Kurtág Discovered at Kodály Institute (2/24/2026)
Staff at the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music have discovered the original manuscript of Kurtág’s Wind Quintet, Op. 2, from 1959. Read more.
In the Secret Annex, Anne Frank’s Radio and a Love for Classical Music (2/24/2026)
Her diary overflows with her devotion to books and movies. But after rereading the entries, a critic was struck by how often she writes about music. Read more.
Musica Britannica’s 75th Anniversary (3/1/2026)
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Musica Britannica, the series’ Trustees and Editorial Committee share newsa about MB’s future. Read more.
Timothée Chalamet on Opera and Ballet (3/4/2026)
The actor’s recent dismissal of opera and ballet has sparked reactions from critics and publishers, from The Guardian to The Violin Channel to University of California Press.
Ebo Taylor Took Highlife to the World and Changed Ghanaian Music (3/5/2026)
The passing of Ghanaian highlife star Ebo Taylor feels less like the loss of a public musical figure and more like the closing of a living chapter of Ghanaian music. Read more.
Mali’s Maestro of African Salsa: How Boncana Maïga Shaped Dance Music (3/11/2026)
The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer, and arranger Boncana Maïga marks the end of an era in the music of West Africa. Read more.
The Art of the Ideal (3/5/2026)
Marianna Ritchey considers what classical institutions mean when they say that “music can change the world.” Read more.
Amidst the Turmoil, We Must Make Our Voices Heard (3/12/2026)
David McCormick, Executive Director of Early Music America, shares insights about early music at this critical turning point for cultural institutions. Read more.
New Books in Music Podcast (3/15/2026)
Listen to the latest from the New Books in Music podcast, featuring books about “Yiddish” dialect songs, Ani DiFranco, cassette cultures, and more.
Higher Ed News
Faculty Moving Away From Outright Bans on AI, Study Finds (2/13/2026)
Highly restrictive policies introduced after the launch of ChatGPT are being eased in favor of more nuanced responses, finds a study of thousands of course materials. Read more.
Inside Texas A&M’s Scramble to Censor Its Curriculum (2/27/2026)
Documents reveal widespread uncertainty, even among administrators, over what professors could teach. Read more.
DC Colleges Mourn Kennedy Center After Trump Takeover (3/2/2026)
Performing arts faculty in Washington said their proximity to the Kennedy Center gave students unique opportunities. Read more.
The Essential Skill of Self-Editing for Academics (3/4/2026)
Read more about why developmental editing is crucial to addressing big-picture issues and ensuring a manuscript connects with its target readership.
ACLS, AHA, and MLA File Motion for Summary Judgment to Restore Previous NEH Function and Funding (3/7/2026)
Discovery released in lawsuit reveals ChatGPT-powered process by DOGE in canceling grants for schools, libraries, and community organizations. Read more.
Read more about DOGE’s use of ChatGPT via The New York Times.
Trump’s Assault on Higher Education Has Hit a Snag (3/10/2026)
Universities and their allies have been able to block many, if not most, of the White House’s moves in court. Read more.
Why One Campus Told the Government It Has Ties With 1,200 Groups That “May” Discriminate (3/12/2026)
Read more at The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Grammarly Faces Lawsuit Over AI Tool Using Academics’ Identities (3/12/2026)
“Expert review” function that promises feedback inspired by work of well-known scholars faces growing backlash over claims it misrepresents views. Read more.
The Scholarly Kitchen on Artificial Intelligence and Academic Publishing (3/15/2026)
The Scholarly Kitchen shares several new perspectives on the use of AI in academic publishing. Read more from these extensive guests posts.
AMS News
Coalition of Music Organizations Welcomes New Members (2/24/2026)
The AMS is thrilled to welcome the new institutional members of the Coalition of Music Organizations. Read more.
AMS to Participate in Doctoral Futures Initiative (3/13/2026)
The AMS is proud to announce that it will participate in Doctoral Futures, an initiative co-led by the ACLS, AHA, MLA, and SBL. Read more.
AMS Announces Recipients of Grants and Awards (3/15/2026)
The AMS is pleased to announce the recipients of Early Music Organizational Grants, Roland Jackson Memorial Grants, Early Music Program Fund Grants, and the Paul A. Pisk Prize.
