Music Library

Supports the scholarly and performance needs of the UNT College of Music.

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The Music Library supports UNT’s College of Music and the wider UNT community in providing outstanding collections of books about music, music journals, printed music, sound recordings from historic through contemporary formats, and music-related electronic databases.

Our special and digitized collections include unique research and sound materials across diverse genres and include Western art, jazz, popular, and world music.

Our full-time staff and student assistants are available to provide access services and research assistance to patrons from UNT and beyond.

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The Music Library Service Desk, located on the 4th floor of Willis Library provides the following services:

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The Soundbox (Room 442) is a space designed to provide access to technology and resources that facilitate music and audio production. A full list of services and resources is available in this guide. Email us at library.soundbox@unt.edu

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Service desks begin closing procedures 10 minutes before the building or posted hours. Hours are subject to change without notice. Always call ahead when traveling a long distance.

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Music Research

Resources for research in music: musicology, jazz, music education, and more

Music Education Research

Resources for research in music education

Jazz Research

Guide to resources for jazz research

Clarinet Resource Guide

Guide for finding scores, books, and journals about the clarinet

Piano Resource Guide

Guide to finding scores, books and journals about the piano

Vocal Music Guide

Guide to finding scores, books, journals and databases about vocal music

Guitar Guide

Guide for finding scores, books and journals about the guitar

Euphonium Resource Guide

Guide for finding scores and books about the euphonium

Music History Tutorials

Research assistance for advanced students in music history courses

Music History Research Guide

basics of research for music history

Music Entrepreneurship

Music entrepreneurship/music business resources

Flute Resource Guide

Guide for finding scores, books and journals about the flute

Oboe Resource Guide

Guide to finding scores, books, and journals about the oboe

Bassoon Resource Guide

Guide for finding scores, books, journals about the bassoon

Saxophone Resource Guide

Guide to finding scores, books and journals about the saxophone

Music Streaming Audio and Video Databases

All of our subscription streaming audio and video databases

Rock Music Research

Finding resources for research in rock music

Music Library: Basics for New Users

Introduction to finding music resources for new users

Trumpet Resource Guide

Guide to finding scores, books and journals about the trumpet

Organ Resource Guide

Guide to finding scores, books, recordings and journals about the organ

Harp Resource Guide

guide tor finding scores, books, journals about the harp

Harpsichord Resource Guide

Guide for finding scores, books, and journals about the harpsichord

K-pop Resources

Information about K-pop and Hallyu research resources at the UNT Libraries

Video Game Music and Sound Design

A guide on accessing video game music resources and getting started with ludomusicology research.

Musical Theater

Resources for musical theater research and performance

Music Concert and Recital Printed Program preparation hints

How to prepare printed programs for music performances

Ethnomusicology Research

Guide for finding ethnomusicology resources

U.S. Army "Blueprint Specials" and Other Soldier Shows

Musical revues created by the U.S. Army Special Services Division for soldiers to perform and published as a complete do-it-yourself kit containing script, orchestrations, set and costume designs, choreography, and program templates.

LGBTQ+ Music Resources

Scholarly and performance resources that represent works by and about LGBTQ+ musicians

The Soundbox and Equipment Checkout

Website for The Soundbox: find music-related equipment for checkout and electronic synthesizers

Browsing for Music Materials

Quick reference guides to help users get started with finding music resources

Library of Congress Call Numbers for Music

Your guide to reading Library of Congress call numbers for music materials

Hearing Health for Musicians

Resources to help musicians to care for their ears to protect their hearing now and in the future

UNT Music Library Special Collections

This guide lists and provides brief descriptions of music special collections held by the UNT Libraries.

Contemporary Music by Indigenous Peoples of North America

Guide for music by Indigenous Peoples of North America, community resources, and Indigenous research methodologies

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Third Floor

Public Spaces / Study Rooms

Selected Services (Not Comprehensive)

  • General Book Collection

Departments

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