The UI Bands Library maintains the world's largest repository of printed band music for performance by the University Bands.

The Library is responsible for archiving, preserving, indexing, and expanding the UI Bands collection of music, band music materials, and fine wind band recordings for use by the University Bands Department and its associated faculty and students.

The UI Bands Library is also responsible for maintaining an exceptional rehearsal environment for the concert bands. Among other tasks, UI Bands Library staff set up and strike necessary chairs, stands, and individual music folders for all rehearsals and sectionals, and set up and strike stages for UI Bands events. In addition, all audition materials are prepared by the Library staff, who update the audition excerpts every semester.

All management, preparation and reservation of space in the Harding Band Building is handled through the UI Bands Librarian, Lucinda Lawrence.



Library Policies
The UI Bands Library is not a lending library. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to offer materials for personal check-out or loan. Library materials are strictly for use by the University Bands, and are handled only by the conductors and library staff. On rare occasion, by approval of the Director of Bands, scores, recordings, and other materials are made available to UI School of Music students and faculty for in-building research and associated scholarly objectives.

Stephanie Silosky, Library Student Staff



Library Collections Database
The UI Bands Library Collections database is now available to the public via our new search engine. This search capability is a valuable resource for all musicians, composers and arrangers, as well as a valuable tool for scholars conducting band music research.

In this database, you will find specific information about all of the works in the University Bands Library, as well as other works performed by UI Bands. Information returned by this search engine may include:
  • Composer/Arranger
  • Title
  • Copyright Date
  • Copyright Holder
  • Publisher
  • Performance Time


    • Click the button above to search the UI Bands Library Collections Database





    Photocopying Policy
    The UI Bands Library makes photocopies of music in compliance with federal copyright laws (see     Title 17, United States Code for more information), the UI Bands library is not authorized to furnish photocopies "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research."

    Library Links and Resources
    The UI Bands Library and the Librarian maintain an extensive list of www links, resources, and contact information, which will prove valuable to musicians, educators, and online music scholars.

    The UI Bands Library resource page is available through clicking the above button.

    An additional resource, the "1926 Illini Song Book", can be found in PDF format through the UI Music Library. The song selections with full sheet music include:

  • Hail to the Orange
  • We're Loyal To You, Illinois
  • Oskee-Wow-Wow
  • Cheer Illini
  • For Good Old Illinois
  • Fight Illini
  • By The Rivers Gently Flowing (Illinois State Song)
  • Plus, many text only cheers, school songs, etc...

    You may download Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this tremendous resource. Send any questions to webmaster@bands.uiuc.edu.

    • Amanda Thomas, Library Student Staff