Finding Scores and Books in the Music Library
While the library catalog is the best place to check for specific items, if you just want to browse the shelves, the following call number ranges may be helpful
M1503: operas (piano-vocal scores)
M1507-M1508: songs from musicals, individual arias from operas
M1619: anthologies of secular songs
M1620: secular song collections organized by composer
M2110: anthologies of sacred songs
M2112-M2113: sacred song collections organized by composer
ML54.6: vocal texts, including translations
ML410: composer biographies
ML420: singer biographies
MT820-MT823: singing instruction and vocal technique
Online Scores
- Art Song CentralOffers links to scores that have fallen out of copyright, but the editions are often outdated and can be difficult to read.
- Art Song TranspositionsA site directing users to digital downloads (available for purchase) of art songs in a variety of keys.
Sheet Music Vendors
Competitions and auditions sometimes require you to use original scores, not photocopies or library volumes. Here, without endorsement, are a few sheet music vendors.
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