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.
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.
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Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library