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Research Guides

MUS111: Historical Survey of Western Music

This guide supports the research objectives of MUS111

Researching Western Art Music

There are a number of great sources to help you research your essay topic or for exploring music from 1750-present in general. Use the tabs on the left to see a short, curated list of some of the resources most directly relevant to your subject area and available online through the University of Toronto Libraries.

How to Get Help

While access to the physical Music Library is limited due to COVID-19, we're still available to help you research and explore your topic. For general help you can try AskChat, or book a research consultation with me or one of our other music reference specialists, all from our home page!

You're also welcome to send questions directly to me using the contact information on this page!