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Concert recordings, live streams, archival films, and interviews. Create a personal login to make full use of their mobile and TV apps, and to download videos to your personal device.Create a personal login for off-campus access.
Alternate Name(s):Cambridge University Press
Cambridge Core
De Gruyter
Ebsco
EbscoHost
JSTOR
Project MUSE
Taylor & Francis
We collect ebooks from a variety of vendors. You can find individual titles in our catalog, with a link to the ebook; or you can browse all of the titles available for each vendor. The link here will take you to our guide.
"The Henle Library app combines G. Henle Publisher’s reliable Urtext and the latest technology – on your tablet or iPad (only). Practice, rehearse and make music – whenever and wherever you like. Make use of the many unique features of the digital Henle Library and go far beyond the printed page. The Henle Library is available in German, English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. A must for professionals, amateurs, students and teachers."Download the Henle Library app and create your personal login for using Henle editions on your tablet or phone.
Alternate Name(s):International Music Score Library Project
Petrucci Music Library
"The ultimate goal of the IMSLP is to gather all public domain music scores, in addition to the music scores of all contemporary composers (or their estates) who wish to release them to the public free of charge."
Over 70 journals and 50 ebooks about music. The MSM Library subscribes to the Music collection only; for journals beyond the scope of music, use New York Public Library's JSTOR subscription.
This is the platform for all recorded Manhattan School of Music performances. These include: faculty and guest artist recitals; masterclasses and lectures; student ensemble concerts; opera and musical theatre performances; and historical recordings.
Nearly all of the major labels are represented, and new releases tend to get added promptly. Also includes a certain amount of musical theater. Create a personal login; then download one of their mobile apps to take music with you (you can download recordings for offline listening).On portable devices, Naxos works best by using the Naxos app. Create a personal logon the create playlists and download recordings for offline listening.
"Naxos Music Library Jazz offers a wide range of jazz music, from jazz legends to contemporary jazz. Recordings of over 32,000 artists are represented."On portable devices, Naxos works best by using the Naxos app. Create a personal logon the create playlists and download recordings for offline listening.
Sign up with your MSM email account for complimentary all-digital access to The New York Times, including its website and mobile apps.For best results, create a personal login and download the NYT app.
Non-PD scores from many major publishers. This service is designed to be used on tablets and requires downloading two linked apps. You’ll also need to create an individual login—click the link above for instructions.
"An unmatched account of the evolution of Western classical music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time, Richard Taruskin."
"CS Music is your resource and platform for auditions, jobs, and scholarships! From the New York Opera Newsletter to Classical Singer magazine, and now as CS Music, we help students, young artists, and emerging professionals connect with schools, companies, and professionals with these tools and resources:
Articles and Audition Listings -- Audition Feedback and Certified Artists -- CS Music Vocal Competition, Convention & College Expo -- Online Masterclasses -- University and Summer Program Listings -- Artist Profiles and Teacher Profiles -- Online Recruiting Tools."
Magazines you can read online or through a special app: BBC Music Magazine, Choir & Organ, Classical Music, Gramophone, International Piano, Jazzwise, The Musical Times, Opera, Opera Now, The Strad.
Download the Exactly app for the best experience on tablets and phones.
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