Music

Use the search box below to look for books, videos, journals, and other items held in Randall Library's collections. Note that this search can't be used to find journal articles--for that you'll need to either use a database or go to the library's main search at https://library.uncw.edu/.

After searching the Library Catalog using a composer's name (author) or by the title of a work or a keyword, use the Limit/Sort button at the top of the page, then choose MUSIC SCORE in the Material Type box.

When browsing the collection in person, you can find different kinds of music books and materials based on their call numbers--the order and section they're shelved in.

Call numbers that start with "Mu": 

Mu classification numbers for printed music are used for works by one composer. It is arranged alphabetically by composer, then by title and/or type of work.

Call numbers that start with "M," followed directly by a number:

This section is the music itself; scores, printed music, and recordings. Some of the most frequently used subsections are listed below:

• M5-M1450: Instrumental music
  • Orchestra, Band, and Beyond: M1000-M1270
  • Solo and Small Ensembles: M1-M899
• M1495-M2199: vocal music 

Call numbers that start with "ML" (Music Literature) and "MT" (Music Theory):

Music Literature (ML) items include books about music history and literature. Music Theory (MT) books cover music theory, music education, and instruction and study (including many method books)

Below you'll find a detailed list of what kinds of books and scores you'll find in different areas on the library shelves.