Music Theatre: Find Music

Vocal Scores and Recordings

To see a list of all musicals in the catalog, you have two options:

1. Search the catalog by call number:
   • M1508 (vocal scores)
   • MD1508 (CDs)
   • MO1508 (DVDs)
   • MR1508 (LPs).
2. Search the catalog for "musicals." On the results page, in the left menu, under Topic, choose "Musicals." (Yes, you have to do both steps!)
   • See search results

Want to browse in person? Just look for call numbers starting with 1508. See below for more details. 

Librettos

To see all our musical librettos, search the catalog for "Librettos" as a subject and limit the format to books. On the results page, in the left menu, under Topic, choose "Musicals."

• See search results

Usually, finding a musical in the catalog is easy! Here are some tips:

• Search the title of the show and limit the format to Printed Music, Sound Recordings, or Videos (depending on what you need).
• If you're looking for a libretto, add the word "libretto" to your search and limit the format to Books.
• If you need a particular song, search for the whole musical. Once you find it, flip through to find the song you need.
  • Note: Some vocal scores and recordings have "selections" rather than all the songs from a show. Check the table of contents to see if it includes the song you need.

Once you find what you need in the catalog, use the call number to find it on the shelf.

Sometimes songs are "hidden" in anthologies that don't list contents in the catalog. Your friendly librarians are happy to help you find these!

Looking for music online? See our guide to Music Scores Online.

Streaming Audio & Video

Search one of these library databases for the title of the show or song you need.

Scores

Some musical scores are available on the open web. Search one of these resources for the title of the show or song you need.

Anthologies

Reference Books

These books list hundreds of shows and/or songs. Some identify the voice type, range, and style of individual songs; others describe the songs or give background information on the show itself.

Once you find the song or show you want, use the tips above to search the catalog for a vocal score or recording.

Use the browsing features in one of these library databases to discover new works.

Browsing is a great way to discover new works if you don't have a specific show in mind!
Browse these areas to find new musicals:

Notice that all these (except librettos) have "1508" in the call number? If you remember that number, you can find almost any musical in the library!

Know of a resource you think should be added to this guide? Let us know!

Want to suggest we purchase something new? Contact Tracey Rudnick (rudnick@hartford.edu).