Music

Databases (most require KPL library card)

eLibrary Plus (Electric Library Plus) (Home Access)

Full text articles, plus maps and pictures and TV and radio transcripts

InfoTrac All Using PowerSearch

Magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, ebooks available in the library or at home with your KPL library card or with your Michigan Driver's License or ID by going to Mel.org
Includes Computer Database; Custom Newspapers; General Reference Center Gold; Grand Rapids Press; Expanded Academic ASAP; General Business File ASAP; Legal Trac; InfoTrac Onefile; Health Reference Center Academic ASAP

InfoTrac Custom 120 Full Text Newspapers

A collection of approximately 900 full text newspapers from around the country and the world. Includes the last 12 months of the New York Times and the Grand Rapids Press (1996-current).

MeL Michigan eLibrary

Magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books provided to Michigan libraries and Michigan residents at home with their Michigan Driver's License or ID or from libraries in Michigan.  Also includes links to Michigan related websites.

Michigan Newspapers via NewsBank (Home Access)

Selected full text articles from the following Michigan newspapers:  Detroit News, Grand Rapids Press, and Lansing State Journal.

NetLibrary

Michigan eLibrary collection of ebooks.

New York Times Index

All full text. The daily newspaper New York Times 1995-present.

World Book Encyclopedia (Home Access)

Articles from the World Book Encyclopedia.  Includes related articles from major newspapers and magazines. Graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.

Newspapers and Magazines

Community Resources

American Guild Of Organists - Southwest Michigan Chapter

Phone 269-344-2240

Concerts; workshops; master classes; fellowship; chapter newsletter; positions available listings; membership directory; Kathryn Loew Memorial Scholarship Fund for Organ Study; guidelines on employment and compensation of musicians in sacred music; training and examinations for those who may be interested in professional certification and advancement.

American Recorder Society

Phone 269-342-8069

Opportunities for ensemble playing; workshops; concerts.

Barbershop Harmony Society - Kalamazoo Chapter

Phone 269-501-7464

Performances for the community and in nursing homes; Singing Valentines; annual show in September; chorus and quartets are available for contract entertainment; chorus offers free vocal training for male singers.

Crescendo Academy

Phone 269-345-6664

Lesson for orchestral/band instruments; voice and guitar lessons.

Fontana Chamber Arts

Phone 269-382-7774

Chamber and Jazz Music Season (Sept.-May); Summer Music Festival (June-July).

Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival

Phone 269-342-1166

Sponsors Gilmore Artist Award, Gilmore Young Artist Award, Biennial Keyboard Festival, Rising Stars Recital Series; educational programs including in-school and summer camp; commissions new works of piano literature.

K'zoo Folklife

Phone 269-327-2815

General meetings: First Sunday Jam 2-5 Kalamazoo Valley Museum; Old Time Jam 3rd Sunday 2-5 Kraftbrau Sept.-June; Regular Concert Season Sept.-April; Folk Festival last Saturday of July.

Kalamazoo Bach Festival

Phone 269-337-7407

Bach Festival Week; guest artists; Midwest Young Vocalist's Competition; Christmas Concert; High School Choral Festival.

Kalamazoo Children's Chorus

Phone 269-547-7183

Presents three major community concerts a year; sings for churches, senior citizen, professional, and service organizations; Christmas carol singing; Music Makers for 1st and 2nd grades-- meets weekly.

Kalamazoo College and Community Orchestra

Phone 269-337-7070

Weekly rehearsals on Monday night; three weekend concerts per year often featuring special guest artists.

Kalamazoo Community Chorale

Phone 269-345-0351

Presentations for the general public; sing at school and church functions, nursing homes, malls, and community events.

Kalamazoo Concert Band

Phone 269-806-6597

Kalamazoo Jazz Society

Phone 269-345-5514

Concerts, public and educational classes.

Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Society

Phone 269-349-7557

All three orchestras give concerts during the year; opportunities for small ensembles and young soloists; some scholarships awarded for private music lessons and summer music study; one annual college scholarship awarded to an outstanding KJSO student.

Kalamazoo Male Chorus

Phone

Two concerts annually; caroling and hospital visits; special concerts by request.

Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce

Phone 269-381-4000

The Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the county, with more than 2,000 member companies. We are a private, non-profit, voluntary, membership organization which advocates for business, its members range from sole proprietorships to multi-national corporations.The Chamber serves as the collective voice for business on issues affecting business and the Kalamazoo community. Its members are committed to enhancing the local business climate and maintaining a high quality of life in the community. They are able to accomplish together what no one business could do alone.

Kalamazoo Ringers

Phone

Two public concerts a year; for a fee will ring in worship services and play for civic groups, weddings, and special occasions throughout the Midwest; workshops for ringers and directors.

Kalamazoo Sacred Harp Singers

Phone

Annual convention on third Sunday of July to draw singers to Kalamazoo; monthly singing every third Sunday.

Kalamazoo Singers

Phone 269-373-1769

Two to four major concerts each year; community appearances by request or with other performing groups as a community service.

Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra

Phone 269-349-7759

Symphonic Series and chamber orchestra concerts; pops and holiday concerts; free youth education and summer park concerts; Family Discovery Concerts offering an introduction to symphonic music for children age 4-12 twice a year through a one-hour concert program.

Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association

Phone 269-381-6514

Nashville Songwriters Association International - Kalamazoo Chapter

Phone 269-344-4428

Songwriter evaluation and Ready to Pitch service; counseling; writers room and use of facilities; toll free hotline; bookstore; speaker and reference library; special events.

Western Michigan University - Music Therapy Clinic

Phone 269-387-4679

Behavior therapy through the use of music; students work with clients under the direct supervision of three board certified music therapists.