Labels/Categories

Each posting has at least one label which helps to place music into categories - first the genre (symphonic, vocal, winds, jazz, etc.), then the period of composition, then further details that relate specifically to a genre or work, such as whether a symphonic work is in urtext edition or if a solo vocal work is in a piano-vocal arrangement.


The labels are in the side bar to the right, with the number of selections under that category in parantheses. Clicking on a selected label will open a new page showing all the works within that category. If there are many works under a selection, at the bottom of the page there may be an additional link, "Older Posts" which will bring up further selections from that category. For the major genre selections (Symphonic, Vocal, etc.). they will be listed in alphabetical order. For other labels, they will be listed first by genre and within each genre, alphabetically ordered.

The Search Engine

The in-built Blogger search engine is the most useful tool for finding a specific file. It is located in the upper left hand corner of the webpage, and within the white box type in either the name of a composer or work and press the section marked "Search Blog".


This is the best way to look for a file if you have specific information as to either its name or composer/arranger.

After a search, if you would like to return to the main page, just click on the main title of the blog, i.e. "arts ensemble library online".

Obtaining a File

Each file posting will provide various details about the selection, including composer, title and number of copies (if relevant).


Each file will also include the location of the file in red (in the example above, Vocal Section No. 4) - which acts also as a link to a map detailling the area in which that file is stored in the Arts Ensemble Library. To return to the main page, click on the main title i.e. "arts ensemble library online".

If you are a member of the music faculty, it is possible for you to take out the materials required directly with your own key access. Alternatively (and for faculty of the School of the Arts without key access) you can contact the Manager of the Library to send it to you. Graduate music students may have some access to the materials in the Library when it relates to a project or academic requirement. Other students can access the library by first contacting a member of the music faculty if a selection is required for an academic course related to the field, and then contacting the Manager of the Library at .

At all times and for all who require materials, please register all loans by filling out a loan form located on the door of Entrance No. 1 and placing it on the Manager's desk or in the mailbox of the Manager at the School of the Arts. If not, selections may be deemed as missing and be reordered at cost to the Arts programs.

The Discussion Area

An easy way to contact the Manager of the Library without having to open your email is to type in a request in the Discussion Area in the side bar.


This function also helps to provide information to others who may have the same or similar questions, especially when it deals with the way this website works.

Pierme

This post is to assist those looking for works under the contemporary composer Piermè. As the search engine is occasionally sensitive to diacritic marks, you may have been unsuccessful in finding library files under "Pierme". If this is the case, please use this link.

Garcia, Antonio

This post is to assist those looking for works under the jazz composer Antonio J. García. As the search engine is occasionally sensitive to diacritic marks, you may have been unsuccessful in finding library files under "Antonio Garcia". If this is the case, please use this link.

Dvorak, Antonin

This post is to assist those looking for works under the Romantic composer Antonín Dvořák. As the search engine is occasionally sensitive to diacritic marks, you may have been unsuccessful in finding library files under "Antonin Dvorak". If this is the case, please use this link.

Nelhybel, Vaclav

This post is to assist those looking for works under the contemporary composer Václav Nelhýbel. As the search engine is occasionally sensitive to diacritic marks, you may have been unsuccessful in finding library files under "Vaclav Nelhybel". If this is the case, please use this link.

Lehar, Franz

This post is to assist those looking for works under the contemporary composer Franz Lehár, Franz. As the search engine is occasionally sensitive to diacritic marks, you may have been unsuccessful in finding library files under "Franz Lehar". If this is the case, please use this link.

Janacek, Leos

This post is to assist those looking for works under the contemporary composer Leoš Janáček. As the search engine is occasionally sensitive to diacritic marks, you may have been unsuccessful in finding library files under "Leos Janacek". If this is the case, please use this link.