The American Musicological Society exists to expand understanding of music and sound through research, teaching, learning, and advocacy. To achieve this, the Society supports a variety of initiatives including grants, fellowships, publications, public programs, and professional support for its members. Central to its mission is the promotion of equity, access, and inclusion.
The Thomas Hampson Fund, established in 2009, honors the contributions of Thomas Hampson to music as a performer, teacher, and scholar. It supports editions and scholarship related to classic song in various contexts, including American and contemporary songs, and promotes new technologies for understanding classic song through interactive media and the Internet.