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Call Number Ranges for Music Business/Music Trade
| Call Number | Description |
|---|---|
| ML 3790-3792 | Music Trade |
| ML 3795 | Music as a profession, Vocational Guides |
Finding Books in the BGSU Libraries Catalog
When looking for books in the BGSU Libraries Catalog, use the following subject terms:
Music -- Vocational Guidance
Music -- Economic Aspects
Music Publicity
Music -- Discography -- Bibliography
Magnetic recorders and recording -- History
Packaging -- Design
Sound recordings -- Social aspects
Sound -- Recording and reproducing
Sound recording industry
Or, try the following terms as a keyword search:
Music Business
Music Industry
Music Producers
Finding Magazine Articles: Print and Online Periodical Indexes
Some of these resources are located in the Music Library's reference section or the Bill Schurk Sound Archives, and can only be used within the library. Click on the title to check the location and availability.
Suggested Periodicals in the Music Library
Internet Resources
- Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)A non-profit music performing rights organization, representing songwriters and music publishers.
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)A non-profit music performing rights organization, representing songwriters and music publishers.
- The Music and Audio ConnectionA resource for music enthusiasts, musicians, music and audio professionals ranging from record companies, music education programs, music associations and much more.
- Rolling StoneA web page for Rolling Stone magazine, deals with the music business and the popular music industry.
- Harry Fox AgencyA music agency established in 1927 representing composers, publishers, and songwriters worldwide.
- Music Publishers AssociationThe oldest music trade organization in the United States. The organization addresses issues pertaining to all areas of music publishing in contemporary and educational music.
- SESACThe second oldest performing rights organization in the United States, representing music publishers and songwriters.
- The Recording AcademyThe organization responsible for the Grammy award, representing musicians, producers, and recording professionals.
- RIAAThe trade group that represents the recording industry in the United States.
Databases
- Music Industry Data“A single search of international charting albums and singles under exclusive academic licence from Billboard, the Official Charts Company. Sophisticated tools allow you to interpret, graph, analyse, compare and contrast musical trends and interactions at the touch of a button. Listen to audio samples for each track and album quickly and easily”
- Pollstar ProPollstarPro is a database of worldwide concert tour schedules, ticket sales results, music industry contact directories, trade news and specialized data services. Requires a username/password. To obtain this, log in to MyBGSU and choose "Libraries" under either the student or faculty tabs. The Pollstar login will display on the left hand side of the screen.
- Music Business Registry: Film and Television Music GuideAn index to contact information for professionals in the film and television music industry