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Music

Online Resources

You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.

See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.

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America's News: Leisure Activities

Use from home Library Card Required  Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide. Browse topics like dance, music, and theater.

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ArtistWorks

Use from home Library Card Required  World-class instruction for popular instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians.

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Chicago Tribune

Use from home Library Card Required  Search this database for articles from the Chicago Tribune. Find articles on popular searches like popular music, musical recordings, musical performances, musicians, and more.

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Fret Zealot Bingepass

Use from home Library Card Required  Browse over 100 courses covering all styles of playing for guitar, bass, and ukulele. Choose from over 3,500 video lessons from the world’s top instructors. The curated courses cater to all skill levels and let you learn at your own pace.

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Gale Presents Udemy

Use from home Library Card Required  Thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors in art and music. Find popular courses on topics like music production, music theory, instrument tutorials, and more.

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Hoopla

Use from home Library Card Required Popular  Stream your favorite albums online or download and listen on the go with our mobile app. Choose from over 300,000 music and spoken word albums

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Kanopy

Use from home Library Card Required  Unlimited streaming of concerts and music documentaries anytime, anywhere with the Kanopy App, watch on a desktop, or stream on your TVExternal Link.

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LinkedIn Learning

Use from home Library Card Required  Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Learn about songwriting, music theory, audio mixing, and much more.

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The New York Times

Use from home  Redeem 1 day of subscription access. Read the arts section of the NYT for cutting edge music news, classical music insights, and musical theater reviews. Users will need to create a free account and access subscription through the link sent to your email.

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Qello Concerts

Use from home Library Card Required  Stream the world's largest collection of on-demand full-length music performances, concert films, and music documentaries.

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World Book Advanced

Use from home Library Card Required  Learn all about music with this powerful reference tool. Includes primary and secondary source content, related media, and study-skills information.

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Catalog Spotlight

To browse books on music theory, music appreciation, and composers in the library, ask for help at the Adult Reference Desk.

Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation by Jon Meacham & Tim McGraw
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman

Digital Magazines

Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines.

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Goldmine Magazine
The Hollywood Reporter Rolling Stone Magazine

Digital Library of IL Magazines

Billboard Magazine
Future Music Magazine Revolver Magazine

Website Links

Carnegie Hall Digital Collections External Link
Explore materials from the Digital Collections, including programs, flyers, photographs, and more.

Copyright for Musicians External Link
Key facts about copyright law and the protections available from the U.S. Copyright Office.

Creative Commons External Link
Search CC-licensed and public domain content.

Free Music Archive External Link
Free access to open licensed, original music by independent artists around the world.

MusicBrainz External Link
Open music encyclopedia that collects music metadata and makes it available to the public.

National Jukebox External Link
Historical sound recordings available to the public free of charge.

On Music Dictionary External Link
Search this free dictionary by instrument, composer, music symbol, or use the appendix.

Sheet Music Consortium External Link
Online sheet music collections by scholars, students, and the general public.

Past Virtual Events

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The Canterbury Carollers
Victorian Caroling featuring the Canterbury Carollers: Andrew Thies, Alan Weiger, Daniel Miller, Chris Roe, Lisa Wukitsch, Lisa Miller, and Debbie Lee.

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Kelsey Montanez
Singer-songwriter Kelsey Montanez is one of Chicago’s best kept secrets. Her potent blend of blues, pop, and psychedelia has been turning heads for over a decade..

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Myths and History of the Great Highland Bagpipe
Kevin Chapman introduces the rich history of bagpipes. Dressed in full regalia, he gives a stirring demonstration of his piping skills and we’ll learn about the origins and types of bagpipes.

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