In the boxes below are instructions for finding and printing musical scores from the Jerry Falwell Library collection. If you have difficulty in finding what you need, feel free to ask for help.
The library has a collection scores in both print and Ebook format. All print sheet music is stored in the Automated Storage and Retrieval System.
Enter search term. You can use the title of a piece of music, or you can start with a broader search and then narrow it down.
Ex: Mozart AND arias [soprano OR bass, etc.]
Ex: Brahms AND songs
Under CONTENT choose format: Music score
Possible key word add-ons: criticism OR analysis OR study
If item is in the robotic system – Click link given - Sign in - Request to pickup at the Customer Service Center and click Send Request.
Follow the same steps used for finding physical scores.
Click on the link given to open the e-score.
At the top of the main page, there is a search box for entering the title of a particular score.
If you wish to listen to the piece, click on Get Digitized MP3.
If you wish to transpose the piece and then listen to it, click on Transpose Music. Tell the database whether you are transposing up or down and then indicate the desired key. After the piece is transposed, you will be able to choose whether you wish to open and print the PDF, or listen to it.
Art Song contains digital sheet music that can be downloaded to different keys from a wide variety of composers.
This database contains digital sheet music, including obscure and hard-to-find pieces, classics, vocal solos, opera solos, opera scores, orchestral parts, and more. Choices can be made for vocal scores or various instrumental scores.
Music Online: Classical Scores Library
Music Online offers full, study, piano, and vocal scores of classical major and lesser known composers, including works from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.
Naxos includes downloadable and printable sheet music for all classical genres and some early popular music, spanning from Medieval times to the 21st century and including composers from Bach to Arvo Part.