Musical Imprint Collection Prior to 1800 Université Laval, Bibliothèque des sciences humaines et sociales Subjects Chants (Plain, Gregorian, etc.); Music--Theory--Early works to 1800; Musical form; Sonatas, symphonies, songs, etc. History The oldest collection of Canadian imprinted music housed in Quebec City was founded in part with collections inherited from the Séminaire de Québec. Description Included are liturgical works such as antiphonaries, graduals, etc.; French musical works and treatises prior to 1760; as well as vocal and instrumental works published in English subsequent to this date. Language The collection is comprised of Latin, French, and English imprints. Holdings 129 musical pieces. Bibliographic Access LC classification is used. The following bibliographies provide access to the collection: Beaudry, Claude. - "Catalogue des imprimés musicaux d'avant 1800 conservés à la bibliothèque de l'Université Laval". - Musical Canada: words and music honouring Helmut Kallmann. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, c1988. International inventory of musical sources = Répertoire international des sources musicales. - Série A/I: Einzeldrucke vor 1800. - Kassel: Bärenreiter, 1971-81. International inventory of musical sources = Répertoire international des sources musicales. Série B/VI: Écrits imprimés concernant la musique. Munich: Henle, 1971. Physical Access The collection is housed with the rare book material and is accessible to the public, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Reduced hours are in effect during the summer. For further information visit: http://www.bibl.ulaval.ca/adele/theses.html. Interlibrary Loan: No. Reprography: Yes. Reference Assistance: Yes, on site only. Publications Describing Collection Beaudry, Claude. -- "Catalogue des imprimés musicaux d'avant 1800 conservés à la bibliothéque de l'Université Laval". -- Musical Canada: words and music honouring Helmut Kallmann. -- Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 1988.