This page helps you find percussion repertoire and research materials in Milner Library.
Search using partial and exact subject terms to see what we have in the collection. Below are some sample subject headings for percussion music and results from the Milner catalog. On the search results screen, use the filters on the left to limit results to books, scores, or recordings.
Use these call numbers and ranges to browse the stacks for percussion resources.
Scores
M 146 Solo drum
M 147 Solo bells
M 175 Solo other
M 284-M 285 One percussion instrument and piano
M 298 Duets that include at least one percussion instrument
M 385 for three percussionists
M 485 for four percussionists
M 585 for five percussionists ... pattern continues up through nine players
M 1038 Percussion with orchestra (full score)
M 1039 Percussion with orchestra (arranged, piano reduction)
Books
ML 128 .P23 Repertoire guides
Method Books
MT 655.4 Percussion orchestral excerpts
MT 660 Timpani
MT 662 Snare or small drum
MT 711 Bells
MT 719 Mallets
MT 720 Orchestral bells
Use the advanced search to combine terms (composer and title)
After doing search, use facets to reduce number of results or increase their relevance (limit to score)
Use controlled vocabulary and triangulation to find similar sources (subject headings, authors)
Use truncation to search word variances all at once – add asterisk to end of a word
Streaming video database of Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra concerts (some live-streaming), artist interviews, and documentaries. Users are required to create a personal account by clicking on "Start Institutional Access" and filling out the required information. Limit of three simultaneous users.