Performer Guides: Percussion

Use this guide to find resources for music performance, including LC call number browsing ranges for repertoire, books, and journals..

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Finding Repertoire for Percussion in the Library:

If you're looking for new repertoire to perform, it is often helpful to browse the Music Library's scores. The following call number ranges are for percussion music; individual works within these numbers are arranged alphabetically by composer or arranger:

M145-M175, Percussion solos (including some electronic instruments)

  • M146, drum(s) [timpani, drum set, side drum, etc.; works for 1 performer on 2 or more instruments]
  • M147, bells, glockenspiel, etc.
  • M172, carillons, chimes
  • M175 .X6, xylophone, vibraharp, vibraphone
  • M175 .X9, marimba
  • M284-M285, Percussion and piano
  • M1038, Percussion with orchestra (full score)
  • M1039, Percussion with orchestra (piano reduction)
  • M1138, Percussion with string orchestra (full score)
  • M1139, Percussion with string orchestra (piano reduction)
  • M1366, Jazz ensembles

Etudes and instructional materials are classified in the MT range and housed in the same location as books about music (MLs):

  • MT655 - General Works
  • MT655.2 - Systems and Methods
  • MT655.3 - Studies and Exercises
  • MT655.4 - Orchestral Studies

Percussion Journals

The Wilson Music Library subscribes to a number of music journals, including those published by the major professional organizations for various instruments. Reading journals in your area of study is part of being a professional musician - you can learn about major performers and repertoire, new works, festivals, scholarships, and more. Some of these journals are issued only in print (current issues can be found on the browsing periodicals shelving near the book stacks), but many are available online.

Instrumentalist      Modern Drummer      Percussive Notes

 

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