Music

The main book collection is located on the 3rd floor of the library. A call number is equivalent to a book's address. Here are some book neighborhoods you might want to browse:

ML = Literature on music

• ML 25 - 28 Societies and other organizations
• ML 3544 - 3776 History and criticism of folk, national, and ethnic music
• ML 3928 - 3930 Literature for children

MT = Music instruction and study

• MT 9 - 15 Pedagogical ads (teaching manuals and charts)
• MT 17 Music in special education
• MT 85 Conducting
• MT 87 Community music
• MT 155 Music theory for children
• MT 740 - 810 Instrumental techniques for children
• MT 898 - 915 Vocal techniques for children
• MT 918 - 948 School music

You can also find musical books or books related to music in the children's collection.

The main book collection is located on the 3rd floor of the library. A call number is equivalent to a book's address. Here are some book neighborhoods you might want to browse:

ML = Literature on music

• ML 35- 38 Festivals and congresses
• ML 3469 - 3541 History and criticism of popular music
• ML 3790 - 3792 Music trade
• ML 3916 - 3918 Social and political aspects of music

MT = Music instruction and study

• MT 5.5 - 7 Music theory
• MT 40 - 67 Composition
• MT 68 Improvisation
• MT 75 Interpretation
• MT 170 - 810 Instrumental techniques (all genres)
• MT 820 - 915 Singing and vocal techniques (all genres)

The main book collection is located on the 3rd floor of the library. A call number is equivalent to a book's address. Here are some book neighborhoods you might want to browse:

ML = Literature on music

• ML 35- 38 Festivals and congresses
• ML 3469 - 3541 History and criticism of popular music
• ML 3790 - 3792 Music trade
• ML 3805 - 3817 Physics and acoustics
• ML 3916 - 3918 Social and political aspects of music

MT = Music instruction and study

• MT 5.5 - 7 Music theory
• MT 40 - 67 Composition
• MT 68 Improvisation
• MT 75 Interpretation
• MT 170 - 810 Instrumental techniques (all genres)
• MT 737 Motion picture accompanying
• MT 820 - 915 Singing and vocal techniques (all genres)

Music scores are located on the 4th floor in the Multimedia department. Scores are arranged by call number just like books. All call numbers for scores begin with the letter M. Here is a broad breakdown of the system for browsing purposes:

• M 1 - 3 Collected works

• M 6 - 175.5 Instrumental solos (grouped by instrument)
• M 200 Duets
• M 300 Trios
• M 400 Quartets
• and etc. to M 900 Nonets or greater
• M 1000 - 1075 Orchestra
• M 1200 - 1270 Band

• M 1495 Vocal music collections
• M 1611 - 1624.8 Solo music (secular)
• M 2102 - 2114.8 Solo music (sacred)

When using Central Search to find a score, here are some helpful hints:

• Use the Books & Media option.
• Change the "All UCO Collections" option to "Music Scores"
• Try searching by both traditional title and popular title (ex. Moonlight Sonata OR Sonata quasi una Fantasia)
• If the title brings 0 results, try searching the composer's name and looking for collected works (ex. Beethoven) and perhaps adding the instrument, if applicable (ex. Beethoven piano)
• If the library does not appear to have a copy, ask for help, request it through Interlibrary Loan, or check the IMSLP.

CDs are located on the 4th floor in the Multimedia department. You can browse the drawers in person or search for CDs by title or artist in Central Search.

LPs and 78s are housed on the 4th floor in the Multimedia department. You can browse the shelf or use Central Search to locate particular artists, songs, or composers.

 The record collection is currently undergoing a bit of maintenance. Ask for help if you cannot find an item that Central Search indicates we own. We may just be cleaning it for you!

DVDs are located on the 4th floor in the Multimedia department. Check the feature shelves for important opera, theater, and other performance DVDs. You can also browse the shelves or look up specific titles in Central Search.