Music

The music collection incorporates books on opera and jazz, classical and modern music, and includes books on learning to play a particular instrument, styles of music and performers and groups.Books- Browsing the shelves

Most of the books on music are found within the 780's.

Searching the Catalogue

To help you find the books on music you want, use the Search Tips to search our online catalogue by typing in keyword(s) such as:

• Classic music
• Guitar
• Drums
• Mendelssohn
• Brahms
• Country music

Online Resources

Grove Music Online is part of the Epic group of databases and is available through the online catalogue. It is a full-text online version of the 29 volume Grove Music Encyclopedia which covers everything from Classical, Opera, Blues, Jazz and some popular music. It includes good information on composers and musicians. Click here to visit Grove Music online.

CDs and DVDs

We have a range of music CDs from classical & opera, country & folk, jazz & blues to popular & easy listening. Children's music is available from the Children's Library. There are also DVDs of musicals and stageshows.