International Clarinet Association Research Center
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In-library score use: Please make an appointment with SCPA staff at (301) 314-7614, or Vincent Novara, (301) 405-9220. Anyone may study scores from this collection in the Lowens Special Collections Room (Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm) of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library at the University of Maryland.
Search Tips
Lists are in alphabetical order by the surnames of composers or arrangers. Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians is the authority for names.
[A] [Ba-Baz] [Be-Bez] [Bi-By] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [Ha-Hay] [He-Hy] [I] [J] [K] [L] [Ma-Mc] [Me-Moy] [Moz-My] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [Sa-Sc] [Se-Sp] [St-Sz] [T] [U] [V] [W] [XYZ]
There are Albums of scores by several composers and scores by Anonymous composers. There is also an Ensemble Index.
Entries list composer/arranger name, title (as it appears on the cover or first page of the score), imprint information for published scores, instrumentation, collation, additional information where needed (e.g., arrangers, transcribers, editors, duration, donors), and the inventory number (call number) for each score.
Note: Include composer, title, and entry number when ordering scores.
Instrumentation appears in the order stated in the score, using abbreviations.
More Tips
Because titles have been taken from title pages, a piece of music may appear in this list under several different entries, with titles in different languages or different word order. For example, Mendelssohn's Op. 114 is listed under his name at "C" for an edition that titles it "Concertpiece No.2" and at "K" for an edition that titles it "Konzertstück Nr.2." If you fail to find a piece under a common title, continue searching that composer's listings in case it appears under a different version of the title.
Before ordering scores from the ICA Research Center, be sure to check the instrumentation for the piece you wish to borrow; many pieces in the collection are arrangements, and we own several different arrangements of some pieces.
Paper edition: The Inventory of the ICA Research Center Score Collection, 3rd Edition, is now available. Paper edition description and information
Borrowing
ICA Research Center Scores
Who may borrow scores: Only individual members of the International Clarinet Association (Join the ICA!) and individual students, faculty and staff at the University System of Maryland may borrow from the ICA Research Center Score Collection. ICA Research Center scores cannot be lent to libraries or other institutions.
How to order scores: Requests for scores must be made either in person after making an appointment or by mail. Print and use the form: Request to Borrow Scores, if you wish.
NOTE: Be sure to include alternate requests with each order so that you get your full money's worth. We cannot guarantee that every score that you request is available.
Mail requests to:
ICA Research Center
Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
University of Maryland
2511 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
College Park MD 20742-1630
6. When returning music to the ICA Research Center by mail, please insure the package adequately and use a secure and sturdy padded package.
7. If you return scores in person, please contact SCPA staff at (301)314-7614 ahead of time to insure that someone will be available to process the return.
8. A charge of at least $25.00 will be assessed in the case of defaced or lost scores.
