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American Bandmasters Association (ABA) Research Center score collection

 Collection 0193-SCPA-ABASCORES

The American Bandmasters Research Center score collection consists of 4,700+ scores, pieces of sheet music, folios, and compilations. Manuscripts within include full band scores, as well as part sets. This collection includes scores published in years ranging from 1884 to 2015, and is arranged alphabetically by composer. Most materials in this collection circulate to ABA members; and University System of Maryland students, faculty, and staff. Patrons may keep items for up to two months. The collection can be searched by using the SCPA scores database.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884-2015
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1930-1990

Use and Access to Collection

The collection is open for research use. Materials from this collection can be accessed in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room during SCPA’s operating hours. Most materials in this collection circulate to ABA members; and University System of Maryland students, faculty, and staff. Patrons may keep items for up to two months.

Please contact the curator for an appointment or if you have questions related to digital access of the materials.

Extent

4784 Items

Language of Materials

English

Related Material

- American Bandmasters Association records (finding aid) (LibGuide)

Title
American Bandmasters Association (ABA) Research Center score collection
Status
Abstract
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Library Details

Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
8270 Alumni Drive
College Park MD 20742 United States