Guides: Music Research Guide: Websites

Recommended Websites

Aria Database
Offers texts, translations, and selected MIDI files for more than 1,200 arias from 170 operas.
IPA Source
IPA transcriptions and literal translations of opera arias and song texts.

K-12 Resources for Music Educators
An extensive listing of resources for music educators and students.
Carnegie Hall Resources for Music Educators
Free resources for K-12 teachers.

All Music Guide
Facts and other information about artists and albums in all genres of music.
New Music USA
Portal for contemporary musicians and composers, including biographical information, a database of works, and a calendar of events.
Catholic Encyclopedia Online
Good for study of early church music
ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Searchable database of all genres of music. This database is helpful for identifying the creator of a piece of music, as well as the current copyright holder.
Performing Arts Encyclopedia from the Library of Congress
An entry point into the treasure trove of collections in the Library of Congress, including sheet music, historical materials, and biographies.