Orchestra Music
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Classification Numbers for Orchestra Music
Scores only—Parts are available in the Performing Ensemble Division (P.E.D), Ground Floor
| M1000–M1075 | Orchestra (including chamber orchestra) |
| M1000 | Collections (original and arranged compositions or a variety of forms) |
| M1001 | Symphonies |
| M1002 | Symphonic poems |
| M1003 | Suites & variations (including separately published suites from operas, ballets, etc.) |
| M1004 | Overtures (including separately published opera preludes, entr’actes, and overtures) |
| M1005–1041 | Solo instrument with orchestra (arranged by instrument) |
| M1042 | Concertos for orchestra |
| M1045–1049 | Pieces: general, marches, dances |
| M1060–1070 | Arrangements |
| M1075 | Potpourris, fantasies, etc. |
| M1100–M1160 | String orchestra |
| M1100 | Collections (original and arranged compositions or a variety of forms) |
| M1101 | Symphonies |
| M1102 | Symphonic poems |
| M1103 | Suites & variations (including separately published suites from operas, ballets, etc.) |
| M1104 | Overtures (including separately published opera preludes, entr’actes, and overtures) |
| M1105–1141 | Solo instrument with orchestra (arranged by instrument) |
| M1142 | Concertos for string orchestra |
| M1145–1149 | Pieces: general, marches, dances |
| M1160 | Arrangements |
For more details, see M: Music and Books on Music, available at the reference desk or at the index table in the reference section (Z696.U5 M 1998).
Classification Numbers for Books about Orchestra Music
Literature on orchestra music
| Ref. ML128.O5 | Bibliographies of orchestra music |
| ML1200 | General |
| ML1202–1208 | By period |
| ML1210–1251 | By region or country |
| ML1254–1270 | Forms and types (symphony, suite, overture, concerto, etc.) |
Orchestral music—studies and methods
| MT70–71 | Instrumentation and orchestration |
| MT85 | Conducting, score reading and playing |
| MT125, 130 | Analysis and appreciation |
| MT730 | Techniques |
Not all orchestra music in the Cook Music Library is out on the shelf.Please consult IUCAT to find information about music that is checked out or in the Frontlog.
Subject Headings
(for subject searches in IUCAT or WorldCat)
orchestral music
orchestral music, arranged
string orchestra music
concertos
concertos, arranged
concertos (chamber orchestra)
concertos (orchestra)
concertos (string orchestra)
overtures
overtures, arranged
overtures (chamber orchestra)
overtures (string orchestra)
overtures (string orchestra), arranged
symphonic poems
symphonic poems (chamber orchestra)
symphonic poems (string orchestra)
symphonies
symphonies, arranged
symphonies--excerpts
symphonies (chamber orchestra)
symphonies (chamber orchestra), arranged
symphonies (chamber orchestra)--excerpts
symphonies (string orchestra)
symphonies (string orchestra), arranged
symphonies (string orchestra)--excerpts
overtures (orchestra)
suites (orchestra), etc.
Selected Periodicals
(Current issues available in Periodicals on 1st floor)
| Symphony (1989–) | ML1 .A53 |
| Journal of the Conductors’ Guild (1980–) | ML1 .J88 |
| Das Orchester (1953–) | ML5 .O64 |
| National School Orchestra Association Bulletin (1968–) | ML1 .N276 |
Selected Internet Resource
| Orchestra Snailmail Address List | http://www.justinlocke.com/orkworld.htm |