Q. How do I find the best publisher for a musical score?

It is best to check with your instructor for recommendation on the best publisher as it varies according to instrument and composer. It may also be helpful to check the titles in different languages, especially in the native language of the piece, to look for publisher options.

 

Check out our LibGuides on how to obtain scores for specific instruments:

• Finding scores & recordings (general)

• Useful LC Class Numbers (general)

• Useful print resources for piano

• Useful print resources for bassoon

• Useful print resources for violin

• Choral repertoire

• Buying music (general)

 

Sheri Stormes is the  emeritus Fine Arts & Music Librarian, who retired as of May 31, 2020

That position is vacant for the fall 2020-spring 2021 term, with responsibilities shared between:

Sally Neal and Josh Petrusa (music - Instruction & Research support:  Sally Neal; Collections support:  Josh Petrusa)

Brittany Heer (dance)

                Sally Neal (theater + arts administration)

                Evan Miller & Olivia MacIsaac (art +design)

For cataloguing issues,  ask Lisa Bennett and Janice Gustaferro.  Consult the various performing arts LibGuides for resource guidance.