The American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a non-profit organization celebrating past and present individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to classical music—"people who have contributed to American music and music in America", according to Samuel Adler (co-chairman of the organization's first artistic directorate).
The American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a non-profit institution recognizing influential individuals and institutions that have enriched classical music—"people who have profoundly shaped American music and its presence in America", according to Samuel Adler, co-chairman of the organization's inaugural artistic committee.