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Find Examples of Program Notes
New York Philharmonic
Most recent program notes from the New York Philharmonic. You can also access older notes in their online archive.
San Francisco Symphony
Current and past program notes from San Francisco Symphony.
Naperville Chorus
Full collection of program notes from the Naperville Chorus in Chicago.
London Symphony Orchestra
Program notes for the current season.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Program notes from recent seasons.
Yakima Symphony Orchestra
Program notes for YSO are written by our own Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker. Current notes are available by concert under Concerts>Program Notes.
Resources
Oxford Music Online
This is a great place to start your research on the composer.
A Short Guide to Writing about Music
by
Jonathan D. Bellman
Call Number: ML3797 .B4 2007
ISBN: 0321187911
Publication Date: 2006-04-20
Guide to Library Research in Music
by
Pauline Shaw Bayne
Call Number: ML3797 .B29 2008
ISBN: 9780810861480
Publication Date: 2008-09-18
“Program Notes” Page 91 – 96
Music in Words
by
Trevor Herbert
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9780195373721
Publication Date: 2009-02-12
pg. 26-27
A Style and Usage Guide to Writing about Music
by
Thomas Donahue
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 0810874318
Publication Date: 2010-04-01
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