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Books & Library Materials
The Cambridge companion to the violin / edited by Robin StowellML800 .C35 1992
A fascinating and composite survey of the history and repertory of the violin from its origins to the present day.
The viola : complete guide for teachers and students / Henry BarrettMT280 .B37 1978
This book contains a graded list of studies and solos in its encyclopedic catalog of viola literature.
Violin methods and studies [electronic resource] : the ultimate collectionMT265 .V56 2001
Printable scanned images of more than 2000 pages of public-domain music. This is the largest collection of violin methods and studies in history, from beginner to virtuoso.
Scale system : scale exercises in all major and minor keys for daily study / Carl Flesch ; adapted for the viola by Charlotte KarmanMT271.F53 S2 1987
A supplement to book 1 of The art of violin playing.
The early violin and viola : a practical guide / Robin Stowell
Violin family / David D. BoydenML750 .V56 1989
Stradivari / Stewart PollensML424.S8 P65 2010
Stage fright, its causes and cures : with special reference to violin playing / by Kató Havas
The principles of violin fingering; [by] I. M. Yampolsky; preface by David Oistrakh; translated by Alan Lumsden
Orchestral excerpts from the symphonic repertoire : for violin / compiled and edited by Josef GingoldMT266 .O7 1962
Two volumes of classical and modern orchestral excerpts for violin.
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Databases
Classical Music Library
Classical Music Library is an ever-growing database of classical music recordings. The collection includes recordings from the world's greatest labels including Hyperion, Bridge Records, Sanctuary Classics, Artemis-Vanguard, Hänssler Classic, Vox and many more. Coverage includes music written from medieval times to the present, including many contemporary composers. Repertoire ranges from vocal and choral music, to chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera.
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Oxford Music Online
Oxford Music Online is the gateway offering users the ability to access and cross-search multiple music reference resources in one location.
[More details]With over 60,000 articles written by over 6,000 music scholars, Grove Music Online (GMO) is the authoritative resource for music research
Naxos Music Library
Naxos Music Library [NML] is the world´s largest online classical music library. Currently, it offers streaming access to more than 87,860 CDs with more than 1,247,500 tracks, standard and rare repertoire. Over 800 new CD-length recordings are added to the library every month.
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Websites
The Violin Society of America
The Violin Society Of America reflects a broad range of interests and concerns of those interested in violins and the art of making instruments and bows of the violin family.
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The American Viola Society
The American Viola Society promotes interest in the viola by encouraging performance and recording at the highest artistic level, by the continued study and research of our instrument and its repertoire, and by providing a vehicle for the ongoing development of the fraternal bond among violists.
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American String Teachers Association
The American String Teachers Association is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers.
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Violin Reference Guide
Contains suggested call numbers and subject headings for searching resources for violin repertoire. Also, a list of print resources (not in our library) and online links for violin related sources.
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Viola Reference Guide
Contains suggested call numbers and subject headings for searching resources for viola repertoire. Also, a list of print resources (not in our library) and online links for viola related sources.
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String Ensemble Reference Guide
A guide designed to help you find music for ensembles that include string instruments.
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American string teacher(Bound Journal)
Symphony(Bound and Electronic Journal)
Symphony, the quarterly magazine of the League of American Orchestras, reports on the critical issues, trends, personalities, and developments of the orchestra world.
Using the Library Catalog
Below are general call number ranges for Shelf Browsing:
Violin
| M40-M44 | Violin solo |
| M217-M223 | Violin with piano accompaniment |
| M286-M287 | Duets-- two string instruments |
| M290-M291 | Duets-- wind and string instruments |
| M1012 | Concertos with orchestra |
| M1013 | Concertos with orchestra (arranged) |
| M1112 | Concertos with string orchestra |
| M1113 | Concertos with string orchestra (arranged) |
| ML800-802 | History and criticism, construction |
| MT260-MT272 | Studies and methods |
| MT266 | Orchestral excerpts |
Viola
| M45-M49 | Viola solo |
| M224-M228 | Viola with piano accompaniment |
| M286-M287 | Duets-- two string instruments |
| M290-M291 | Duets-- wind and string instruments |
| M1014 | Concertos with orchestra |
| M1015 | Concertos with orchestra (arranged) |
| M1114 | Concertos with string orchestra |
| M1115 | Concertos with string orchestra (arranged) |
| ML900 | History |
| MT280-MT298 | Studies and methods |
| MT286 | Orchestral excerpts |
