Cataloging Music Scores with RDA

Definition of “Score” AACR2 A series of staves on which all the different instrumental and/or vocal parts of a musical work are written, one under the other in vertical alignment, so that the parts may be read simultaneously. RDA Graphical, symbolic, or word- based musical notation representing the sounds of all the parts of an ensemble or a work for solo performer or electronic media.

Preferred Source of Information (resource is one or more pages, leaves, sheets) AACR2 Title page Title page = list title page – Use whichever of list title page, cover, or caption furnishes fullest information Caption Cover Colophon Other preliminaries Other sources Title page Title page = list title page – Use whichever of list title page, cover, or caption furnishes fullest information Caption Cover Colophon Other preliminaries Other sources RDA Title page, title sheet, title card Cover (or image of a cover) Caption (or image of a caption) Masthead (of image of a masthead) Colophon (or image of a colophon) Title page, title sheet, title card Cover (or image of a cover) Caption (or image of a caption) Masthead (of image of a masthead) Colophon (or image of a colophon)

Preferred Source of Information (resource is more than one part) Score issued with parts – Choose a source of information identifying the resource as a whole (score, along with a cover or wrapper if present) Set of parts, no score – Cover or wrapper? Treat as source of information identifying the resource as a whole – No cover/wrapper? Select one of the parts as the main part (identifies resource as a whole) Score issued with parts – Choose a source of information identifying the resource as a whole (score, along with a cover or wrapper if present) Set of parts, no score – Cover or wrapper? Treat as source of information identifying the resource as a whole – No cover/wrapper? Select one of the parts as the main part (identifies resource as a whole)

Title Proper – Titles of Parts, Sections, and Supplements For a resource that is a separately issued part/section/supplement to another resource, and the title on the resource consists of – Title common to all parts or sections (or title of the larger resource) AND – Title of the part, section or supplement Record the – common title – enumeration/designation – Title of part/section/supplement For a resource that is a separately issued part/section/supplement to another resource, and the title on the resource consists of – Title common to all parts or sections (or title of the larger resource) AND – Title of the part, section or supplement Record the – common title – enumeration/designation – Title of part/section/supplement

Examples Musical theatre for classical singers. |p Soprano Choraleworks. |n Set II : |b ten chorale preludes for organ Bolivian Baroque. |n Vol. 2, |p Music from the missions and La Plata Musical theatre for classical singers. |p Soprano Choraleworks. |n Set II : |b ten chorale preludes for organ Bolivian Baroque. |n Vol. 2, |p Music from the missions and La Plata

Other Elements Recorded as Part of the Title Proper If a music title consists only of the name(s) of one or more types of composition OR The name(s) of one or more types of composition and one or more of the following: – medium of performance – Key – Date of composition – Number Treat all elements as the title proper If a music title consists only of the name(s) of one or more types of composition OR The name(s) of one or more types of composition and one or more of the following: – medium of performance – Key – Date of composition – Number Treat all elements as the title proper

Examples Rhapsody Songs & dances Piano concertos 1 & 2 Symphony no. 3, A minor, opus 56 Zwei Praeludien und Fugen für Orgel, op. posth. 7 Scherzo for two pianos, four hands Rhapsody Songs & dances Piano concertos 1 & 2 Symphony no. 3, A minor, opus 56 Zwei Praeludien und Fugen für Orgel, op. posth. 7 Scherzo for two pianos, four hands

Other Elements Recorded as Part of the Title Proper In all other cases, if one or more statements of medium of performance, key, date of composition, and/or number are found on the source of information, treat those elements as other title information

Examples Fugue on Hey diddle diddle : for SATB unaccompanied Sinfonia mazedonia : nr. 4 für grosses Orchester Fugue on Hey diddle diddle : for SATB unaccompanied Sinfonia mazedonia : nr. 4 für grosses Orchester

Resources Lacking a Collective Title If sources of information identifying the individual parts are being treated as a collective source of information for the resource as a whole, record the titles proper of the parts in the order in which they appear – Clock symphony ; surprise symphony If sources of information identifying the individual parts are being treated as a collective source of information for the resource as a whole, record the titles proper of the parts in the order in which they appear – Clock symphony ; surprise symphony

Devised Titles If the resource itself bears no title and a title cannot be found in any of the other sources of information devise a brief descriptive title that indicates either the nature of the resource or its subjects or a combination.

Devised Titles For music, include medium of performance, numeric designation (e.g. serial number, opus number), key, and/or other distinguishing characteristic, as applicable – Trio for piano and strings, no. 2, op. 66, C minor – Sämmtliche Lieder, Balladen und Romanzen, 4. Heft. Erster Verlust For music, include medium of performance, numeric designation (e.g. serial number, opus number), key, and/or other distinguishing characteristic, as applicable – Trio for piano and strings, no. 2, op. 66, C minor – Sämmtliche Lieder, Balladen und Romanzen, 4. Heft. Erster Verlust

Extent of Notated Music RDA Record the extent of a resource consisting of notated music by giving the number of units and an appropriate term for the format of notated music as listed under RDA Record the extent of a resource consisting of notated music by giving the number of units and an appropriate term for the format of notated music as listed under

Statement of Responsibility MLA Recommendation: If feasible, record all statements of responsibility relating to the title proper appearing on the preferred source. Optionally, record statements of responsibility relating to title appearing elsewhere in the item.

Examples A piece for Yvonne : for solo piano / Gustav Holst ; edited by Raymond Head. On the beach at Fontana : soprano and piano / Roger Sessions ; text by James Joyce. Nanie : for chorus of mixed voices with orchestra (and harp ad libitum) op. 82 / music by Johannes Brahms ; poem by Friedrich Schiller ; English version by Alma Strettell. A piece for Yvonne : for solo piano / Gustav Holst ; edited by Raymond Head. On the beach at Fontana : soprano and piano / Roger Sessions ; text by James Joyce. Nanie : for chorus of mixed voices with orchestra (and harp ad libitum) op. 82 / music by Johannes Brahms ; poem by Friedrich Schiller ; English version by Alma Strettell.

Edition Statement AACR2 Musical presentation statement recorded in field 254 Indicates the physical presentation of the music (e.g., score, miniature score, score and parts) Musical presentation statement recorded in field 254 Indicates the physical presentation of the music (e.g., score, miniature score, score and parts) RDA No instructions for recording musical presentation statement – treat as edition statement Use field 250 (no 254 field) Indicates an arrangement or edition of a musical work (e.g., full score, 2-piano edition, low voice) No instructions for recording musical presentation statement – treat as edition statement Use field 250 (no 254 field) Indicates an arrangement or edition of a musical work (e.g., full score, 2-piano edition, low voice)

Examples 250 High voice. 250 Vocal score, Updated edition th edition, with corrections, Study score. 250 High voice. 250 Vocal score, Updated edition th edition, with corrections, Study score.

Production Statement MLA Recommendation: If deemed useful for identification and access, transcribe production information in field 264 (2 nd indicator=0) [Boston, Massachusetts] : Boston Conservatory, MLA Recommendation: If deemed useful for identification and access, transcribe production information in field 264 (2 nd indicator=0) [Boston, Massachusetts] : Boston Conservatory, 2011.

Publication Information MLA Recommendations: If more than one publication is given on the resource and it is unclear which is the “true” place of publication, give all places Transcribe the names of all publishers appearing on the preferred source. If place of publication is not identified, supply a probable place of publication Use field 260 or field 264 MLA Recommendations: If more than one publication is given on the resource and it is unclear which is the “true” place of publication, give all places Transcribe the names of all publishers appearing on the preferred source. If place of publication is not identified, supply a probable place of publication Use field 260 or field 264

Examples [Burbank, California] : Wonderland Music Company, Inc Minneapolis, Minnesota : Libby Larsen Publishing : Kenwood Editions [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] Chatsworth, California : Distributed exclusively by Image Entertainment [Burbank, California] : Wonderland Music Company, Inc Minneapolis, Minnesota : Libby Larsen Publishing : Kenwood Editions [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] Chatsworth, California : Distributed exclusively by Image Entertainment

Dates MLA Recommendation: Copyright date is a separate element in RDA from publication date Copyright may be used to infer publication date, but it may not “stand in” as one Routinely give copyright dates separately, even if it is the same as the stated or inferred publication date. MLA Recommendation: Copyright date is a separate element in RDA from publication date Copyright may be used to infer publication date, but it may not “stand in” as one Routinely give copyright dates separately, even if it is the same as the stated or inferred publication date.

Examples 260|c [2011?], c2011. OR 264 _1 |c [2011?] 264 _4 |c c |c [2011?], c2011. OR 264 _1 |c [2011?] 264 _4 |c c2011

Identifier for the Manifestation MLA Recommendation: If feasible, record all standard identifiers on the item – ISBN (020) – ISMN (024 1 st indicator 2) – Plate number (028 1 st indicator 2) MLA Recommendation: If feasible, record all standard identifiers on the item – ISBN (020) – ISMN (024 1 st indicator 2) – Plate number (028 1 st indicator 2)

Recording Extent of Notated Music Score Condensed score Study score Piano conductor part Violin conductor part Vocal Score Score Condensed score Study score Piano conductor part Violin conductor part Vocal Score Piano score Chorus score Part Choir book Table book Piano score Chorus score Part Choir book Table book … using one or more appropriate terms from the list below:

Extent of Notated Music AACR2 1 miniature score 55 p. of music 1 miniature score 55 p. of music RDA 1 study score 1 score (55 p.) 300 |a 1 score (30 pages) ; |c 20 cm parts ; |c 32 cm 1 study score 1 score (55 p.) 300 |a 1 score (30 pages) ; |c 20 cm parts ; |c 32 cm

336/337/338 fields 336 notated music |2 rdacontent 337 unmediated |2 rdamedia 338 volume |2 rdacarrier 336 notated music |2 rdacontent 337 unmediated |2 rdamedia 338 volume |2 rdacarrier

Preferred Title for a Musical Work Choose as the preferred title for a musical work the composer’s original title in the language in which it was presented. Meistersinger von Nurnberg Exception: If the work has become better known by another title in the same language, choose it as the preferred title. Don Giovannia Choose as the preferred title for a musical work the composer’s original title in the language in which it was presented. Meistersinger von Nurnberg Exception: If the work has become better known by another title in the same language, choose it as the preferred title. Don Giovannia

Preferred Title for a Musical Work Use the name of the type of composition as the preferred title if: All the titles of a composer’s works include the name of a type of composition AND The works are also cited as a numbered sequence of compositions of that type – Symphonies [Beethoven’s Eroica symphony is cited in lists of the composer’s symphonies as no. 3] Use the name of the type of composition as the preferred title if: All the titles of a composer’s works include the name of a type of composition AND The works are also cited as a numbered sequence of compositions of that type – Symphonies [Beethoven’s Eroica symphony is cited in lists of the composer’s symphonies as no. 3]

Recording Preferred Title for a Musical Work Omit from the title: Statement of medium of performance Key Serial, opus, thematic index numbers Numbers Date of composition Omit from the title: Statement of medium of performance Key Serial, opus, thematic index numbers Numbers Date of composition Preferred Title: String quartet Symphonie no. 40 Concerto in A minor, op. 54 Nocturne in F sharp minor, op. 15, no.2 Five little pieces for piano Preferred Title: String quartet Symphonie no. 40 Concerto in A minor, op. 54 Nocturne in F sharp minor, op. 15, no.2 Five little pieces for piano

Preferred Title Consisting of Name of One Type of Composition Record the name of the type of composition as the preferred title is the omissions (key, numbers, etc.) result in a preferred title consisting solely of the name of one type of composition Record the name in plural unless the composer wrote only one work of the type Quintets Ballades Sonatas Record the name in plural unless the composer wrote only one work of the type Quintets Ballades Sonatas

Form of Work MLA Recommendation: If giving form of work as a component of an access point*, routinely also give form of work in a 380 field. *preferred title consisting of the name of one or more type of composition MLA Recommendation: If giving form of work as a component of an access point*, routinely also give form of work in a 380 field. *preferred title consisting of the name of one or more type of composition Authority Record Examples: 100 1_ Bach, Johann Sebastian, |t Masses, BWV 234, A Major 380 Mass 110 2_ Green Day (Musical group). |t American idiot (Musical) 380 Musical Authority Record Examples: 100 1_ Bach, Johann Sebastian, |t Masses, BWV 234, A Major 380 Mass 110 2_ Green Day (Musical group). |t American idiot (Musical) 380 Musical

Date of Work MLA Recommendation: If giving form of work as a component of an access point, routinely also give date of work in 046 subfield k (and l as appropriate) MLA Recommendation: If giving form of work as a component of an access point, routinely also give date of work in 046 subfield k (and l as appropriate) Authority record example: 046 |k 1927 |l _ Thomson, Virgil, |d |t Four saints in three acts Authority record example: 046 |k 1927 |l _ Thomson, Virgil, |d |t Four saints in three acts

AACR2 Example