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MUSC 305: Music History I: Listening

This is a guide to music history research, specifically created for the MUSC 305 course & assignments.

Online Recordings

Most of the recordings you will need for your assignments can be found online. You can use the databases below to find many different examples, from videos and recordings of live performances to audio tracks of studio recordings. 

Norton Anthology of Western Music

One of the definitive references for Western music, the Norton Anthology weaves a compelling story of people, their choices, and the western musical traditions that emerged. There are three volumes in the library that can be referenced alongside three volumes of DVDs to listen as you learn.