The following guides have been selected as some of the best in the nation for research advice and support. Although the Thrift Library will not have the same resources, most books, articles, and media can be obtained through Interlibrary Loan.
This Research Guide covers the the history of western music from early times to present. It identifies the best resources and search tools and also provides helpful advice on library research.
New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians
Particularly strong for classical music but also covers hundreds of contemporary musicians in all genres.
Also available online. Click on title.
Garland Encyclopedia of World Music (6 vols)
Oxford history of western music by
1.25 million words, 500 images, and 1,800 musical examples with sophisticated search and browse.
Also available online. Click on title.
LINKS TO AND FROM Oxford Music Online!
This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive reference resource that includes images, audio files, videos, and more than 600 full-text reference books on most major subject areas. (Infobase)
teoria.com is a web site dedicated to the study and practice of music theory. It has been part of the Internet community since January 1997. teoria.com was developed by José Rodríguez Alvira as a complement for his courses at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico.
For more information on using Oxford Music Online, click here.
