University of Newcastle Library Guides
Searching in databases is a great way to ensure you're getting the best possible search results. Try these music and creative and performing arts databases to find resources that are most relevant to your discipline.
Find public domain sheet music.
Music copyright
Can I copy print sheet music?
It can be valuable to build your career prospects and networks by connecting with professional associations. You might like to engage with these music, creative and performing arts groups as a student, or even throughout your career.
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Did you know that there are many great textbooks and resources that are available for free?
Open Educational Resources (OER) are defined by UNESCO as
“… teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise – that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions....”
The following textbooks are examples of resources that are 100% free and available for you to use during your degree and beyond!
Representing Australian Aboriginal Music and Dance 1930-1970 by For information about OER's, please see our guide.
Useful resources for understanding your topic and finding the right keywords to use in your searching.
The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre (2 ed.) by 
The Oxford Dictionary of Music by This guide has been created by University of Newcastle Librarians who work with your schools to make sure you have access to the resources you need. The Librarians supporting music, creative and performing arts are:
