Research Guides: Music: Home

New Resource: MediciTV

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- Known as the "Netflix of Classical Music", Medici offers streaming video content of 2000+ live and recorded musical performances.
- Permitted Uses

Where is the Music Collection?

Find the print collection (scores, literature & theory) on the 8th floor of the Library.
CDs are held behind the Ask Us Desk on the main floor.
DVDs of operas and other performances are on the 5th floor.
Online Music resources -- such as journal articles, scores and streaming audio -- can be found using the menu on the left side of this page.

Borrowing Materials from the Library

Did you know you can request materials from the Library and have them delivered to the Learning Commons in the Marilyn I Walker School?

This service is free to students and faculty.
Please allow 2-3 days for delivery.
Books may be returned to the MIW Learning Commons or the Brock University Library.
Note: This service does not include reserve material, non-circulating books, interlibrary loan materials, audio-visual material (CDs, DVDs), or equipment.

Best Databases for Starting Research

To find journal articles, search using the Library's databases.

More Sources for Background Information

The Cambridge History of World Music by Philip V. Bohlman (Editor)
Publication Date: 2013
Available Online
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music by Colin Larkin (Editor)
Publication Date: 2006
Available Online
The Grove book of operas
Call Number: ML102.O6 N48 2006
Publication Date: 2006
The Harvard Dictionary of Music
Call Number: ML 100 A64 2003
Publication Date: 2003
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians
Call Number: ML 105 B16 2001
Publication Date: 2001
Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
Call Number: ML 106 C3 E62 1992
Publication Date: 1992

Continue Your Search with these Databases

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Database Guide
America: History and Life with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Iter: Gateway to the Middle Ages and Renaissance This link opens in a new window
Canadian Music Periodical Index This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global This link opens in a new window
Provides subject, title, and author access to thousands of American and Canadian dissertations and theses.

What if Brock does not have the article I need?

RACER Interlibrary Loan allows users to search in all Ontario university and worldwide libraries to place requests for items that Brock does not own.

First-time users need to register & create a PIN. More information here.

Need help? Watch the RACER Set up and Simple Search video tutorial.