Email Kate Linton the Music Librarian for Instruction and Outreach for research assistance and searching strategies.
I need help with...
- Program or lecture recital notes and research
- Building a recital program: search strategies and resources
- Establishing historical context around my music
- Pedagogy resources for teaching
- Locating contemporary music for my instrument
- The Blair Performance Archive
- Using journals in my discipline
- Searching in a specific database
- Finding wellness and performance resources
Finding Repertoire for the Piano:
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 piano music; individual works within these numbers are arranged alphabetically by composer or arranger:
- M20-M32, Music for piano alone
- M23, Sonatas
- M24, Suites
- M27, Variations
- M32.8-M39, Arrangements for piano
- M200-M204, Piano, 4 hands
- M207-M213, Arrangements for 4-hand piano
- M214-M216, 2-piano music
- M1010, Piano with orchestra (full score)
- M1011, Piano with orchestra (2-piano reduction)
Etudes, excerpts, and instructional materials are classified in the MT range and are available in the same location as books about music (MLs):
- MT220, General works.
- MT222, Systems and methods
- MT225, Studies and exercises, General methods
- MT226-MT239, Special Techniques
Piano 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. Click on a title for access information.
Selected Books on Piano and Pianists
Looking for Something Specific? Use Library Search!
- Library Search This link opens in a new window
Check out the Library Search which finds print and electronic items, including journal and newspaper articles, book chapters, books, reviews, legal documents, and much more. Note: Due to licensing restrictions, some content is only available to current students, faculty, and staff.
