Music: Recommended Websites

A catalog of Pre-Civil War classical hymns with scores and piano recordings.

A collection of rare art songs that have been performed and recorded, which can be streamed free of charge.

Published by the UCLA Music Library, the Contemporary Music Score Collection includes digital open access scores.

An expansive database of bibliographic information for audio recordings, which includes data on different format mediums.

The EHMS seeks to preserve and make accessible scores from the English Renaissance Period.

Free download for the MuseScore music notation app for macOS.

Thousands of free sheet music that can be downloaded via PDF, Midi file, or used interactively.

Founded in 1948 AES promotes advances in audio technology, knowledge, and research.

The largest union of musicians assisting with fair rights agreements, benefits, and equality within the field.

Organization focusing on educating and informing independent music publishers on current trends and practices in the industry.

Network of students promoting awareness, advocacy, and education in the field of music therapy.

The largest music rights organization supporting songwriters, composers, and publishers by collecting licensing fees to distribute royalties.

Funds research on the benefits of art education, lobby policymakers, and strengthen the music product industry though proceeds from memberships and trade shows.

Trade organization supporting and promoting the vitality of music labels and the recording industry.