Using the Music Library

Step-by-step tutorials on finding music for a specific instrument or ensemble and using music call numbers.

A good starting point for your first visit to the Music Library.

A brief guide to searching.

Tracking down a single song by keyword or composer.

Locating a work contained within a larger collection.

Uniform titles for major musical works.

An outline of the call number system used for music scores.

An explanation of the uniform titles used in the Library Catalog.

Not all composers used "opus numbers" to catalog their works; a look at some of the numbering systems used for Schubert, Vivaldi, and others.

Pathfinders are intended to provide links to basic information in various areas. The resources listed provide a good starting point to find scores, recordings, and books in a given subject. However, the pathfinders are not comprehensive. Contact any of the Music Library staff for more information and guidance.

Some unfamiliar words you may encounter when using the Music Library.