This page presents research guides created by Music Division staff to help researchers navigate specific areas of our collections. Guides range from extensive bibliographies to resource guides centered around individual composers, musical genres, and more.
Research Guides
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Research GuideAlban Berg: A Guide to Primary and Secondary Resources at the Library of Congress An influential composer of the early 20th century, Alban Berg (1885-1935) is well represented in the print, manuscript, and digital collections of the Library’s Music Division- Date: 2020-03-16
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Research GuideAmerican Women: Resources from the Performing Arts Collections Part of the American Women Series, this guide highlights collections and resources in the Music Division that document the lives and work of significant women in music, theater, and dance.- Date: 2018-06-04
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Research GuideAmy Beach: A Guide to Primary and Secondary Resources at the Library of Congress Amy Beach (1867-1944) was one of the most significant American women composers of the early 20th century. This guide provides an overview to the print, manuscript, and digital collections in the Library’s Music Division related to her career and music.- Date: 2018-10-17
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Research GuideAnthologies of Musical Works from the 15th-17th Centuries in the Library of Congress Music Division This guide provides an overview of the Music Division's more than 300 print and manuscript holdings of music anthologies approximately created between the years 1463-1701.- Date: 2023-02-01
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Research GuideAnthony Philip Heinrich: A Guide to Resources This guide provides resources related to the life and work of Anthony Philip Heinrich (1781-1861) known as the "Beethoven of America" due to his large-scale instrumental works. The Library of Congress is the major repository of his original manuscripts.- Date: 2020-04-16
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Research GuideAnton Webern: A Guide to Primary and Secondary Resources at the Library of Congress An influential composer of the 20th century, Anton Webern (1883-1945) is well represented in the print, manuscript, and digital collections of the Library’s Music Division.- Date: 2020-03-26
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Research GuideArnold Schoenberg: A Guide to Primary and Secondary Resources at the Library of Congress One of the most significant composers of the 20th century, Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) is well represented in the print, manuscript, and digital collections of the Library’s Music Division.- Date: 2020-01-23
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Research GuideBaseball Music and Songs at the Library of Congress This guide provides an overview of the many songs about baseball in the Library of Congress Music Division's collections.- Date: 2021-05-17
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Research GuideBeethoven: A Guide to Primary and Secondary Resources at the Library of Congress One of the most significant composers of the 19th century, Ludwig van Beethoven is well represented in the print, manuscript, and digital collections of the Library’s Music Division.- Date: 2018-10-17
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Research GuideBlack Composers: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress This guide introduces performers, conductors, and researchers to resources from the Music Division of the Library Congress to help them discover concert music by Black composers.- Date: 2019-07-31
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Research GuideClara Schumann: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896) was one of the greatest piano virtuosi of the 19th century, as well as a sophisticated composer. This guide connects researchers to primary and secondary sources by and related to her in the Music Division's collections.- Date: 2020-12-23
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Research GuideClassical Flute Repertoire, Performers, and Instruments: A Resource Guide This research guide provides an overview of resources available in the Library of Congress Music Division specific to research and performance within the Western classical flute tradition.- Date: 2021-02-08
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Research GuideConcerts from the Library of Congress: Pick of the Week Each week, the Library of Congress Music Division features free video performances, lectures, and conversations to keep you company.- Date: 2020-04-20
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Research GuideDance Research at the Library of Congress This guide helps users navigate the wide variety of resources related to dance at the Library, including reference materials, special collections, music scores, and databases.- Date: 2018-08-09
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Research GuideDarius Milhaud: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer, conductor, and educator. This guide connects researchers to primary and secondary sources by and about him in the Music Division's collections.- Date: 2024-02-07
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Research GuideEarly African-American Music: A Bibliography The academic study of African-American music began in 1867 and continues today. Inspired by the scholarship of Dr. Samuel Floyd, this guide provides lists of selected resources that can be found in the Library of Congress.- Date: 2019-08-28
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Research GuideEarly American Sacred Music at the Library of Congress Sacred music has been a vibrant part of American culture from the earliest sacred oral traditions of indigenous peoples through the written traditions of the first European colonists. This guide focuses on American sacred music published before 1820.- Date: 2020-04-02
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Research GuideEleanor Everest Freer: A Guide to Resources This guide provides resources to research the life and work of American composer Eleanor Everest Freer (1864-1942), who was an advocate for American opera as well as a skilled composer.- Date: 2020-08-18
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Research GuideFelix Mendelssohn: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress A prominent composer of the early 19th century, Felix Mendelssohn is well represented in the print, manuscript, and digital collections of the Library's Music Division.- Date: 2024-05-09
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Research GuideFilm Music: A Research Guide The Library of Congress houses thousands of film scores and other materials related to film production dating back to the 1890s. This guide highlights primary and secondary resources for film music research.- Date: 2018-08-09
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Research GuideFranz Liszt: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress One of the most popular and influential composers of the 19th century, Franz Liszt and his music are well represented in the Music Division's print, manuscript, and digital collections.- Date: 2020-04-02
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Research GuideFranz Schubert: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress One of the most popular and influential composers of art song and other classical music genres in the 19th century, Franz Schubert and his music are well represented in the Music Division's print, manuscript, and digital collections.- Date: 2022-11-01
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Research GuideGena Branscombe: A Guide to Resources This guide provides resources to research the life and work of American composer Gena Branscombe (1881-1977), who was well-known for her art songs, choral, piano, and chamber music.- Date: 2020-05-20
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Research GuideGeorge Antheil: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress A guide presenting Library of Congress resources related to avant-garde American composer George Antheil (1900-1959).- Date: 2022-05-17
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Research GuideGlossary for Performing Arts Primary Sources Use this glossary of simple definitions and visual examples to enhance your experience using rare materials and special collections in the Library of Congress Music Division.- Date: 2019-05-13