Find digital scores
Using digital scores can be a great way to learn more about the piece you're studying for your MUS 1021 reflection papers. Check below this list for more information on how to use University of Minnesota Libraries digital scores resources!
- International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)A virtual library of public domain scores, IMSLP includes almost half a million digital scores and over 59,000 recordings. All materials are out of copyright or have a Creative Commons license.
- Music Online: Classical Scores LibraryMusic Online: Classical Scores Library is a series of four volumes with a mission to provide a reliable and authoritative source for scores of the classical canon, as well as a resource for the discovery of lesser-known contemporary works. The collections encompass all major classical musical genres and time periods from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. With full, study, piano, and vocal scores, this comprehensive collection will enhance the study of music history, performance, composition and theory for a variety of scholars.
- A-R Online Music AnthologyClick on the large button that says ‘Click here to enter the A-R Anthology website’ for our site license session to begin. A database of music scores containing vocal and instrumental compositions from antiquity through the nineteenth century. The database has been designed for use in music history classes. Searching criteria include composer, title, genere, language, historical period and language. All selections are available for printing.
Tips for using Classical Scores Library
Classical Scores Library is a great resource for finding thousands of digital scores, from medieval music through compositions from the 21st century. The search interface offers a number of ways to find content: you can browse by genre, time period, composer, and more, or you can search for a known item. Just remember to use the search box in the MIDDLE of the page (not the one at the top!):
After searching in Classical Scores Library, you'll see a list of results - click the link under a piece's title to see the score for that piece:
The scores interface in Classical Scores Library offers the option to print, but the score will include an Alexander Street Press watermark. Classical Scores Library also provides helpful information for citing the score:
Questions? Need help?
Please contact Music Librarian Jessica Abbazio (jabbazio@umn.edu) or the Music Library staff (musiclib@umn.edu) for help!