Music 281:Solo Vocal Literature I

Library of Congress classification system makes it easy to browse for scores, books, and pedagogical materials on the shelves.  Call numbers relating to the voice include the following.  For call numbers of specific items, consult Bridge.

Use the guides posted at the end of shelves for more specific help in browsing. The collection is generally organized in the following manner:

 M = the music itself (i.e. scores, printed music, recordings)

ML = books about music history and literature

MT = books about music theory, music education, and instruction and study (including many method books)

Note: Recordings (audio and video) are housed in a closed stack area and must be requested at the circulation desk.

Some specific classifications for solo song include:

Scores and recordings:

Solo songs with orchestra
M 1613 - Full scores
M 1614 - Vocal scores

Solo songs with piano
M 1600-M 1990's - various collections of songs, folk-songs, etc.
M 1619 - Collections by more than one composer
M 1620 - Collections by one composer (alphabetical by composer)   
M 1621 - Separate songs (alphabetical by composer)
M 1621.4 - Song Cycles (alphabetical by composer)

Books about Song:

General history and literature:

ML 46-ML 54.8 - Librettos, Scenarios (includes operas, oratorios, art songs, etc.)
ML 410 - Composer biographies
ML 420 - Singer biographies
ML 1400-ML 3275 - Vocal music
ML 1460 - Vocal technique
ML 1600-ML 2881 - Secular vocal music
ML 1700 - Dramatic music (opera, musical theatre, etc.):
ML 2500-ML 2862 - Songs
ML 2800-ML 2862 - Solo songs
ML 2900-ML 3275 - Sacred vocal music
   

Instruction and study:

MT 820 - General singing and voice culture
MT 821 - Physiology, hygiene
MT 823 - History of vocal pedagogy
MT 825-MT 850 - Systems and methods
MT 883 - Pronunciations, diction, etc.
MT 885 - Studies and exercises

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