Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be more music added to this site?

Yes, we plan to continue to add sheet music to this site as our resources permit. Additional pieces of ragtime music will be added in 2002.

Do you have other sheet music that is not on the web? How can I find this music?

Yes, most of our sheet music collection is not currently on the web. You can find other sheet music titles that we own by searching our online catalog.

Can I get copies of the music you have in your collection, whether it is on the web or not?

Contact the University of Colorado Music Library at mus@colorado.edu with questions about obtaining copies of the music.

Why did you use the cutoff date of 1923 publication to determine the music that is on the web site?

Most music published before 1923 in the United States is now in the public domain or out of copyright. To help avoid copyright violations, we have not put any sheet music on this site published after 1922.

Can I use this music for performance?

Persons wishing to perform the music from this site are responsible for ensuring that the music is not under copyright. Please see our copyright page which contains links to several helpful sites for making this determination.

I have some sheet music that I would like to donate to the University of Colorado Music Library. What should I do?

Please contact the Head of the Music Library, at Laurie.Sampsel@Colorado.edu with questions about donating music.

Please contact us with other questions about the sheet music or this site at mus@colorado.edu.