OneSearch is Ball State Libraries' integrated discovery tool for books, scores, articles, recordings, and other library materials. It also indexes selected trustworthy online resources and incorporates subscription databases such as Academic Search Complete. On the Libraries' home page, you will see a simple search box:
After searching for your topic, you may find more resources than you need. You can narrow your results by using the filters listed to the left of the search results. For both physical and online books owned by Ball State University Libraries, check "Library Catalog." For physical books, the location (Music Collection) and call number (beginning with "M") indicate the books' location in Bracken Library. To specify online books (ebooks) only, check "eBook Full Text Online." Some eBooks require log in with Ball State University authentication to view the book. |
More information on OneSearch can be found at the research guide here: https://bsu.libguides.com/onesearch.
The Music Collection at University Libraries uses Library of Congress Classification, or LCC, for organizing books on the shelves. This system, maintained by the national library of the United States and utilized by libraries across the country and around the world, groups together items on similar subjects. Each item is then assigned a unique call number which combines alphabetical and numerical characters. These features are designed to make browsing library collections easier for users and librarians alike. Tip: Enter the first part of a call number into OneSearch to see all items in a given section.
Call Numbers for Choral Music:
ML 47 - 54.8 Librettos. Texts. Scenarios
ML 385 - 429 Biography
ML 410 Composers
ML 422 Conductors
ML 458 History of conducting
ML 1460 History of vocal technique
ML 1499 - 1554 History and criticism. Choral music
ML 1500 General works
ML 1502 - 1506 By period
ML 1510 - 1551 By region or country
ML 2900 - 3275 History and criticism. Sacred vocal music
ML 3088 Mass, including the Requiem
ML 3201 - 3251 Oratorio
ML 3556 African American music, including spirituals
ML 3857 - 3875 Aesthetics. Vocal music
MT 70.5 Vocal and choral arranging
MT 85 Conducting. Score reading and playing
MT 110 - 115 Analysis and appreciation. Choral music
MT 820 - 915 Singing and vocal technique
MT 875 Choral singing
MT 915 Choir training for children
The recommended books below represent a wide sampling of topics in choral music. Perhaps one or more of these topics will inspire your next research project. Books are sorted by their call numbers for ease of browsing. Hover over the info icon to see a description.
Users are encouraged to search for items beyond University Libraries' catalog via RILM Abstracts of Music Literature and WorldCat. Materials not available in print or online may be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Please allow up to seven days for electronic delivery and up to fourteen days for delivery of physical items.