New Laptops

Now available for checkout in the music library are two Macintosh laptops and three PC laptops. Computers may be checked out by any student for four hours at a time. Renewals are allowed as long as no other students are waiting. Laptops may be taken out of the library, and must be returned to the … Continued

UT Grad Trains, Performs among Opera’s Best

More than 650 wanted to sing, but only 28 got the nod. UT graduate William Compton was one of them. What inspired such spirited competition? The opportunity to perform for the summer at the renowned Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, N.Y. Compton ’04, a tenor, earned a slot in the opera’s Young American Artists program, which … Continued

Fall Course Reserves

If your professor has placed items on reserve for your class, you will be able to locate those items through the UT Online Catalog. Select “Course Reserves” under Search Options on the right to search for your course reserves. Online reserve items may be accessed directly from the catalog by clicking the image next to … Continued

Welcome Back!

Another semester is starting, but are you aware of all the resources that the Music Library offers? Our Music Databases cover a wide range of musical genres and areas. They can assist you in finding articles, books, scores, music available for purchase as well as provide you with music to listen online. Be sure to … Continued

Music Library Fall Semester Hours

During Fall 2007 the Music Library will have the following hours: Music Library Hours-Fall Semester Monday – Thursday 8am-10pm Friday 8am-5pm Saturday* 1pm-5pm Sunday 2pm-10pm *The music library will be open on non-home game, non-holiday weekends. Open Saturdays for fall semester are as follows: 8/25, 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 12/1, 12/8.

Edward Zambara

In Memoriam — Edward Zambara, a former voice teacher in the UT School of Music and the founding director of the Knoxville Opera, died Aug 7 from injuries sustained in a fall at his home. One of the most sought-after voice teachers in the United States and a mentor to many opera singers, Zambara was … Continued

Music Library Break Hours

From August 11th to August 21st the Music Library will have limited hours. Break schedule is as follows: Music Library Hours-Fall Semester August 11-21, 2007 Monday – Friday 8am-5pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed On Tuesday, August 21st, the Music Library will be closing at 4pm to facilitate employee training.

Choral Public Domain Library

Choral Public Domain Library.2007. http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Another Wiki with user entered information. While it may not be completely accurate, it does contain public domain choral scores for download.

Guide to the Tuba Repertoire: The New Tuba Source Book.

Lindeman, Stephan D. Guide to the Tuba Repertoire: The New Tuba      Source Book. 2nd ed. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2006. Ref. ML128.T8 T8 2006 This source book contains information relating to various types of solo tuba music, methods and studies, orchestral excerpts, and a discography of tuba music. Each entry contains composer, title, instrumentation, … Continued

Barenboim on Beethoven

Barenboim on Beethoven [videorecording] : the complete piano sonatas live from Berlin : 8 concerts     [England] : EMI Classics, c2006 DVD: M23 .B4 B37 2006 Legendary pianist, conductor, and recording artist Daniel Barenboim performs the complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle in eight concerts at Berlin’s Staatsoper, one of the world’s most beautiful opera houses.