| Music Education |
| Defined: The art and science of teaching music sometimes defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds to produce beauty of form, harmony, melody, rhythm, expressive content." | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locating Books for Music Education:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location of books in McLure Education Library, as well the Gorgas Main Library and the Business, Science and Health Libraries. Here are a few Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings and Call Numbers to get your search started:
NOTE: Music–related topics can also be researched by instrument type or music genre. EXAMPLE: Stringed instrument–Instruction and Study. Jazz–Instruction and Study Teaching and curriculum resources (textbooks, curriculum guides, ideas guides, etc) can also be found by browsing the catalog for items with CURR.MAT., ART SUPP. or MUSIC SUPP. call number designations. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library. |
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School Library Collection: McLure Library also maintains the School Library Collection, containing fiction and non-fiction materials for children. Materials in this collection can be found by browsing the catalog for items with SCH.LIB. call number designation. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library. |
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Gorgas Music Library (GML): All printed materials, including books and reference works with a Library of Congress call number beginning with the letter M (for music) are housed in the Gorgas Music Library, located on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library. Sound recordings may be found at this location as well. |
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| Locating Music Education Journals:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location information on journals held by University Libraries. It also provides a link to extensive databases holdings (www.lib.ua.edu/databases/). The following databases are most appropriate for those seeking Music Education information: |
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Music Education Journals:
NOTE: McLure Library holds current issues in the Reading Room. Bound Volumes are shelved on the 2nd Floor, directly behind the Reference Area. Items with a (GML) note can be found in the Gorgas Music Library, on the 3rd Floor of the Main Library. |
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Reference Works by Subject/Title/Call Number: Curriculum Reference:
Music Education Reference:
Music Education Bibliography:
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Supplementary Curriculum Materials: Beyond materials listed in the Library Catalog, McLure Library also carries the Kraus Curriculum Development Library. This collection is available on microfiche and is located next to the ERIC microfiche on the basement level of McLure Library. The curriculum guides in this collection were selected at Annual meetings of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org). |
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Internet Resources: The National Association for Music Education www.menc.org/The National Association for Music Education’s mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. Founded in 1907 with 64 members, today's membership has grown to more than 100,000 including active music teachers, university faculty and researchers, college students preparing to be teachers. Music Education Online www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/ Music education page for bands, orchestras, choirs, general music and more. American Music Education Foundation www.ammusicedfoundation.org/ AMEF provides resources to promote music education, appreciation and performance in underserved communities. American Music Conference www.amc-music.org/ The American Music Conference is a national non–profit educational association founded in 1947. AMC is dedicated to promoting the importance of music, music–making and music education to the general public. Music for All (formerly Bands of America) www.musicforall.org/ Founded in 1975, Bands of America is the nation's leading presenter of music events for high school band and orchestra students. The Music Edge www.themusicedge.com/ Focused primarily on teens, this site provides links to a wide variety of sources including instruments, vocals, and careers in music. Grove Music Online www.grovemusic.com/ Grove Music Online is a comprehensive, searchable music reference site, combining the New Grove Dictionaries of Music and Musicians, Opera and Jazz. |
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