Subject Guide - Music

Find books, audio CDs, and DVDs shelved in these call numbers:

• M – Music.
• ML – Literature on music.
• MT – Music–Instruction and study.
  • MT 3 to MT 5 – Music history.
  • MT 5.5 to MT 7 – Music theory.

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• Local Symphony Orchestras and University Schools of Music - Do you need to catch a live performance? Try:
  • Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra: Check for events, radio broadcasts (see “About Us”), etc. See @Home Concert Series for recorded performances.
  • Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: in New Orleans; check for concerts, events, podcasts, etc.
  • LSU School of Music: Scroll down to see their Upcoming Concerts & Events.
  • SLU School of Music: Scroll down to see Performance Opportunities.
• Louisiana Music
  • Louisiana Music Genres from Explore Louisiana (Louisiana Office of Tourism).
  • 64 Parishes: Music: Find topics from classical music to hip-hop, and in between.

• Library Of Congress Resources:
  • Music History from Primary Sources
  • Music Treasures Consortium - "provides online access to the world's most valued music manuscripts and print materials."
  • The National Jukebox "makes historical sound recordings available to the public free of charge."
• Music History Project Podcast from NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) includes episodes on music history, performers, industry figures, and more.
• MIMO: Musical Instrument Museums Online - "the world's largest freely accessible database for information on musical instruments held in public collections."

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