Featured Print Reference Source
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The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians by Call Number: ML100.N48 2001ISBN: 1561592390Publication Date: 2001
Print reference books are on the main floor of the Carmichael Library.
Information Literacy Poll
At what stage of your research process do you use reference sources (print or online)?
I always start with reference sources: 1 votes (50%)
I only use reference sources after I've got ideas and other items on hand: 1 votes (50%)
I never use reference resources: 0 votes (0%)
I've never used reference resources before, but I plan to use them in the future: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 2
Music Reference Sources
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Oxford Music OnlineSimultaneous access to Grove Music Online, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and the Oxford Companion to Music.
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of MusicInformation on musical terms, musical works, musical instruments and their history, composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras.
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The Oxford Companion to MusicFocuses on living composers and their music.
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A Dictionary of Opera CharactersEntries on operatic characters, with information on the creator of the role and notable performances.
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The Grove Book of Opera SingersBiographies of opera singers from the birth of opera to the present day. Includes basic biographical information, but also discusses the singer's personality, vocal style, and place in operatic history.
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The Grove Book of OperasSynopses of over 250 operas. Entries include a plot synopsis, a cast list, a note on the singers in the original production, and information on the origins of the work and its literary and social background.
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The Oxford Companion to the American MusicalInformation on musicals, performers, composers, lyricists, producers, and choreographers.
Print Reference Resources
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The New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning: A Project of the Music Educators National Conference by Call Number: REF MT 1 .N48 2002ISBN: 0195138848Publication Date: 2002 -
Encyclopedia of American Education by Call Number: REF LB 17 .U54 2007ISBN: 0816068879Publication Date: 2007 -
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Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children by Call Number: REF LB 1119 .H25 2006ISBN: 0805847200Publication Date: 2006
