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 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 or request it through Interlibrary Loan.
