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With more than 20,000 CDs in our music collection, the Des Plaines Public Library is an audible feast for music lovers. We are constantly adding new music to our collections, so check back often. Rock, rap, pop, country, jazz, classical, show tunes, world music - if you love music, we've got you covered. Use the links below to search for music in our library or to find out more about music, musicians and related topics. NEW! One Click New CD Searches - Find the newest CDs in our collection with just one click!
 
Our new music blog!

 
 
Find music at DPPL:

Library Catalog
You can find all of our CDs in the Catalog, just like you find books.

One Click New CD Searches
Find the newest CDs in our collection, by genre, with just one click!

One Click DVD Searches
In our One-Click DVD searches, you can browse for musical performances on DVD.

Biography Resource Center
Read about the lives of famous musicians, composers and other figures in the musical world.

 
Find music on the Web:

AMG All Music Guide
Music content and criticism Web site covering all styles andgenres.

The Blues - PBS
Site includes biographies, a glossary, a series discography, background essays, lesson plans for teachers and a bibliography that includes other online resources. Created by PBS in conjunction with its series on the blues.

Gramophone
Online edition of the classical music magazine. Includes reviews, news, articles, audio, recommended recordings and a searchable music dictionary.

National Geographic World Music
Information on artists, genres and regions, as well as audio and video clips and a glossary.

Norton Sony Essentials of Music
Overviews of musical eras, biographical sketches of over 60 composers, audio clips and a glossary.

Rolling Stone
Online edition of the music and popular culture magazine. Includes biographical information, discographies, reviews, news, articles, photos, audio and video.

Who's Who of Chicago Music
Information on Chicago performers searchable by artist or genre/instrument.
 
 
 
Local music events:

Chicago Center for the Performing Arts
Calendar of Events

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Calendar of Events at Symphony Center

Ticketmaster
Listings for Chicago and suburbs
 
 
 
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