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About Our Collections

The Music Library holds most of the University Libraries' materials related to the subject of music. The collection of over 135,000 musical scores, recordings and books supports research in the following disciplines: musicology, theory and analysis, composition, performance, jazz, musical theater, ethnic and world music, popular music and folk music. Most materials are listed in U.Va.'s library catalog, VIRGO.

The Library's music research materials are also noted in Resources of American Music History and the International Inventory of Musical Sources (RISM).

Highlights of the printed music collections include:

These and other rare music materials are housed in the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library.

The Library also has access to extensive online collections available when connected to the U.Va. network. Online collections are listed on the Music Research Guide.

 



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