Collection: American Bandmasters Association Research Center score collection

The American Bandmasters Research Center score collection consists of 4,776 scores, pieces of sheet music, folios, and compilations. Included manuscripts 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

1884-2015
Majority of material found within 1930-1990

Use and Access to Collection

The collection is open for research use. Materials from this collection must be used 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.