Music
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People & Organizations
Biographical Sources--Directories--Local Groups and Organizations
BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. Music Reference ML 105 .B16 2001 6 vols. Standard biographical dictionary of music. Coverage limited to figures from Western classical tradition and includes composers, performers and scholars.
Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. ML 105 S67 Music Ref.
(Wilson) Biography Reference Bank - Biography Reference Bank contains narrative profiles of over a half million people. Included are the original profiles of Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated (covering many print volumes of biographical reference books published by H. W. Wilson and others, including all volumes of Current Biography), combined with periodicals coverage of Biography Index and full text articles, page images, and abstracts from the complete range of Wilson databases. (Available only to UA Campus.)
Biography Resource Center The Biography Resource Center + The Complete Marquis Who's Who® is a comprehensive database of biographical information on more than one million people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music Music Reference ML 385 C615 33vols.An illustrated biographical dictionary of 20th and 21st century musicians representing a wide array of genres, including classical, blues, country, rock folk Latin and soul, for example. Each entry includes a select discography and bibliography.
Dictionary of American Classical Composers. Music Ref. ML 106 U3 B87 2005
The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music Music Reference ML105 .H38 1996
Comprehensive one-volume biographical resource which includes both classical and popular musicians. Historical and contemporary emphasis.
Individual Musicians and Groups Web pages(all genres) ( Indiana University)
International Dictionary of Black Composers.2vols. Ml 105 .I9 1999Music Ref.
International Encyclopedia of Women Composers. ML 105 C7 1987 Music Ref.
Musicians' Autobiographies: an annotated bibliography of writings available in English, 1800-1980. Music Ref. ML128.B3 A3 1982
UA LIbrary Biographies Reference Page. Provides links to a variety of online biographical sources, some of which are only available to UA students, faculty and staff.
DIRECTORIES
Choralnet: Directory of Choirs on the Web . Provides links to over 4600 choir sites.
Directory of music faculties in colleges and universities, U. S. and Canada. Music Ref. MT4 .D5 2004-2005
Directory of music research libraries Music Ref. ML105 .R4 Ser.C 5 vols. v.1. Canada and the United States (2d rev. ed.) -- v.2. Thirteen European countries -- v.3. Spain, France, Italy, Portugal -- v.4. Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand.
Directory of the National Association of Schools of Music. Music Ref. ML27.U5 N2633
Directory of Summer Music Programs. Music Reference ML 12.A55 Includes information on music camps and summer schools.
Encyclopedia of Associations (online) Contains international and U.S. national, regional, state and local non-profit membership organizations in all fields. Search by location, subject or SIC code.
Festival Finder Contains the latest details on more than 2,500 music festivals in North America. Searchable by genre, or one can use the search feature to locate festivals by date, location, performers or festival name.
Film Composers Directory Music Reference ML 19 F55 5th 2000. A directory of film composers, credits and contacts, listing over 2,500 film composers and 23,000 film titles. Includes agent/manager index. Cross-referenced by film title. Also lists academy award winners and publishing companies.
Indiana University's Groups and Ensembles (except for popular) Page Bands, Marching Bands, Wind Ensembles, Chamber Ensembles, Choral Ensembles, Experimental, Early Music Groups, High School Ensembles Orchestras
Hollywood Music Industry Directory Music Reference ML 18 H656 2004 . Includes contact information for record companies, A&R executives, agents and managers, music publishers, soundtrack executives, music supervisors, film and t.v. composers and recording studios. Personal name index also included.
International Who's Who in Music and Musicians' Directory Music Reference ML106.G7 W4 & ML106.G7 W42. Two different volumes (classical and popular) list contemporary composers and musicians.
Music Libraries and Library Associations (Indiana University) Useful for finding libraries by location, music library assocations and music library services.
Musical America: International Directory of the Performing Arts Music Reference ML 12 .M88 2005. Updated yearly, this source lists contests, festivals, record companies, dance troupes and other individuals or groups who are prominent on the international music scene. Phone numbers and business addresses are often provided.
Musical Organizations and Professional Societies (Indiana University) An international online directory of over 300 organizations and professional societies.
Opera companies and houses of the United States : a comprehensive, illustrated reference. Music Ref. ML13 .Z54 1995
Opera companies and houses of western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand : a comprehensive illustrated reference. Music Ref. ML12 .Z54 1999
The Schirmer Guide to Schools of Music and Conservatories Throughout the World. Music Ref. ML12 .U8 1988
Schools and Departments of Music By Country (Indiana University) lists music schools and departments of music in over twenty countries from throughout the world.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS
Art and Music Societies in Tucson Provides listings for groups interested in promoting music in various genres.
Choral Music in Tucson Provides listings for 10 choral groups active in the Tucson area.
Concert Music in Tucson Provides listings of Tucson's varied musical ensembles.
Orchestral and Chamber Music in Tucson Provides descriptions 12 local orchestras and chamber groups.