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General Purpose And Scope
The James G. Gee Library collection of music materials supports the
curriculum and research needs of undergraduate students, graduate students,
and faculty in the Music Department. This also includes non-majors taking
music classes as electives. Gee Library also acts as community-based
library and resources in the music related collections may also be used
by the general public.
Texas A&M at Commerce Music Program
The undergraduate program in Music includes courses in music theory,
music literature, and music history in Western Music. Requirements in
performance, musicianship, and a Capstone are also included. Additional
courses are offered in music technology, conducting, pedagogy, and other
specialized topics. Depending upon the degree, the student is prepared
for a career as a professional musician or as a music teacher.
The following programs in music are offered:
Major in Music
- All-Level Teacher Certification-emphasis can be keyboard, vocal,
or instrumental
- Secondary Teacher Certification-emphasis can be keyboard, vocal,
or instrumental
- Secondary Teaching Field in Music
- Bachelor of Music Degree with a Major in Music Performance –
emphasis in Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, Voice, or Instrumental
- Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
Minor in Music
- Music as a second teaching field
- Non-teaching minor
The graduate program is constructed to help students
develop a high degree of skills and abilities in the fields of performance,
theory or composition, music literature, or music education.
The scope of the music collection is in Western music
history from antiquity to present; performance practices; vocal and
instrumental repertory; music theory, analysis, and composition; music
technology; music literature; choral and instrumental conducting;
orchestration; and pedagogy.
The music program is accredited by The National Association
of Schools of Music: http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp
The Teacher Education Programs in Music is accredited by the State
Board for Educator Certification.
General Subject Boundaries
The collection process primarily focuses on the varied aspects of
an undergraduate and graduate music curriculum. This includes the
full variety of music topics as indicated in the “General Purpose
and Scope” section of the Music Area policy. Audio recordings
are also an important aspect of this emphasis.
LC Classification |
Description |
Level of Collection |
| M1-M0004 |
Music: Collections, Manuscripts |
1 |
| M0005-M1490 |
Instrumental Music, Music before 1700 |
0 |
| M1495-M5000 |
Vocal Music |
0 |
| ML-ML9999 |
Literature of Music |
3 |
| MT1-MT9999 |
Music Instruction & Study |
3 |
Priorities:
- Requested materials related to curriculum and research needs.
- Western music
- Significant repertoire in all genre that directly support curriculum
and research needs.
- Reference materials supporting curriculum and research in electronic
and print formats
- All other genre upon request.
Exceptions
- Scores for ensemble works are not collected as the Department
purchases or rents scores needed for performances.
- Any format not supported by current Gee Library technology
Deselection
Items are generally deselected when they become so shop-worn that they
are not usable. Replacements may be sought depending upon usage, availability,
and cost. Scholarly works in music will not be deselected based solely
upon publication date as music research generally does not become outdated.
Languages
Vocal scores will be acquired in the original language when applicable.
Some scholarly works are not available in English, and will be acquired
as needed depending upon availability and funds.
Geographical Coverage
No restrictions with emphasis in the Western music tradition in classical
and popular genre.
Types of Materials
- A. Scores/Performance Materials (including solo/chamber music)
is acquired to support the study of performance practices. Scores
for ensembles, orchestral, dramatic music are acquired primarily
in study score form. Conducting scores are not acquired. Performance
parts are not acquired.
- B. Facsimile Editions are not widely collected, but will be acquired
as needed to support research, and as funds are available.
Period Coverage
No restriction as music courses cover all periods of music history,
literature, and performance practices with no emphasis on one historical
period.
Date of Publication
No restrictions. An emphasis is placed on the acquisition of current
publications/issues of monographs, scores, serials, and recordings.
Some retrospective acquisition of materials may be necessary to fill
gaps or replace lost/damaged items. In this case, older materials may
be needed. Also, older editions of research, scores, and sound recordings
may be needed to facilitate the study of performance practices.
Special Collections and Manuscripts
Recital/Concert tapes are acquired as they are donated to the collection
by students and faculty.
General Sound Recordings Guidelines
The sound recordings collection consists of various formats: LPs , CDs,
and cassette.
The purpose of the recordings collection is to be a
non-circulating reference collection that directly supports curriculum
and research needs. Recordings may circulate to faculty members only.
All duplications are avoided unless research requires
multiple recordings of the same work performed by different musicians,
ensembles, or conductors.
Recordings Formats
- Compact discs-the medium of choice for recent issues
- LPs-only when recording is not available on CD
- Cassettes-only when recordings is not available on CD
- 78s-not acquired for lack of adequate supporting technology
Bibliography
Duckles, Vincent and Ida Reed. Music reference and research materials:
An annotated bibliography. 5th ed., Belmont, CA: Wadworth/Thompson Learning,
1997.
Creation Date
06/12/2003
Revision History
Created 1/10//2005
Subject Librarian
Craig Wheeler, Humanities Reference Librarian
Email:Craig_Wheeler@tamu-commerce.edu
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