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On-Line Music Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd Edition
This 29 volume dictionary is the definitive reference source for all things musical.  Just over a century old, and newly updated, this on-line version contains everything that the printed version does.  Note: This site is password protected.  Use restricted to Oberlin campus computer terminals.

The New Grove Dictionary of Opera
The full on-line version of Grove's multi-volume opera dictionary.  Browse articles on and images of singers, composers, directors, conductors, and designers.  Note: This site is password protected.  Use restricted to Oberlin campus computer terminals.

Naxos' A-Z Music Glossary
Are you tired of encountering musical terms that you just can't figure out?  When a misreading can mean the difference between beautiful music and painful experience, turn to this on-line musical term glossary.  The good people at Naxos have defined those "common knowledge" terms, as well as some more obscure ones. 

Dictionary of Recorded Opera
A searchable database containing works by more than 500 composers (1,441 opera titles, 3,666 performances, 500 conductors, and more than 5,000 singers).  Here you will also find Mario Biondi's Database of Arias, a discography of more than 1200 arias from 308 operas.

Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms
Fullest listing of theatre technical terminology and jargon on the web! What's a 'Tab', a 'Birdie' or a 'Bump-in'? Find out here.

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On-Line Library Catalogues

OBIS
The Oberlin College Library's On-Line Catalog.  Search the vast holdings of the Main, Conservatory, Science, and Art libraries.

OhioLINK
The search engine for a statewide library and information network linking universities, colleges, technical and community colleges, and the State Library of Ohio.

WorldCat
This massive search engine provides access to 75 different library catalogs.  Note: This site is only accessible from an on-campus Oberlin computer terminal. 

On-Line Vocal Scores Collection at Indiana University
A collection of full opera vocal scores available to view and print on-line.  Part of the Indiana University library system.

Oberlin Public Library On-Line Catalog
Can't find what you're looking for on OBIS or OhioLINK?  Maybe Oberlin's local library has what you're looking for.  Along with their holdings of printed material, the Oberlin Public library has a rather substantial video collection.  Note: This is a telnet site, be patient with it.    

Music Libraries
A comprehensive listing of music libraries that have websites and/or on-line catalogues.  Foreign and domestic listings featured.  A service of the library of Indiana University.

Library of Congress On-Line Catalog
The Library of Congress On-Line Catalog is a database of records representing the vast collection of materials held by the Library.  While the Library of Congress does not circulate material beyond the library, the sites catalogue can be a great starting place for research.

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OPTH Class Bibliographies

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OPTH 202    Introduction to Opera: Performance Techniques (Sem I)
OPTH 203    Introduction to Opera: Performance Techniques (Sem II)

OPTH 304    Production Project: Stage Management

OPTH 305    Opera Workshop (Sem I)
OPTH 306    Opera Workshop (Sem II)

OPTH 404    Opera Seminar (Sem I)
OPTH 405    Opera Seminar (Sem II)

OPTH 406    Seminar in Directing (Sem I)
OPTH 407    Seminar in Directing (Sem II)

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General Oberlin Conservatory Library Bibliography

Bibliography: General Reference (Web page)

Bibliography: General Reference (Printable PDF file)
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