Euphonium Recitals and Library Instruction: Recitals as an Alternative Library Instruction Method

Abstract

Chapman University's Performing Arts Librarian Scott Stone presented solo euphonium lectures recitals in February 2010 and March 2011. During these recitals Stone, the present author, briefly talked about what library resources he utilized to obtain scores, sound recordings, and basic reference sources to study each piece in a proper historical context (2010) and basic resources for writing program notes (2011). During the months after the first recital, Stone saw a marked increase in interaction with music students and faculty members as shown by an increase in reference consultations and other informal relations. [Supplementary materials are available for this article. Go to the publisher's online edition of Music Reference Services Quarterly for the following free supplemental resources: a handout from the 2010 recital which provides information on the resources discussed during the program, and a recital program from the 2011 recital which provides information on using music library resources to write program notes]