Music

The library is located in room 113 in the east wing of the VCM on the bottom floor. 

Library hours are 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, however, please see posted notices or contact the VCM reception desk (250-386-5311) for unexpected closures. For those traveling to the library, we recommend setting up an appointment to avoid arriving while the librarian is away on a break. Appointments can be arranged via email or phone (250-386-5311 ext. 1130).

The library study area is currently closed as part of the VCM's COVID-19 safety protocols, however printing (10 cents per page) remains available.

Search the VCM collection using the "Library Catalog" link. Please contact the VCM Librarian, Robin Belcher, for questions about the VCM Library collection.

The VCM Library houses a sheet music collection of over 30,000 titles, reference materials, and books on music in high-density shelving. 

The VCM Library sheet music collection includes resources related to:

• Piano
• Organ
• Violin and Fiddle
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
• Flute
• Oboe
• Clarinet
• Bassoon
• Horn
• Trumpet and Cornet
• Trombone
• Tuba
• Saxophone
• Harp
• Banjo
• Guitar
• Mandolin
• Lute
• Ukulele
• Percussion
• Ensembles (Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets, Sextets, Septets, Octets)
• Voice (including opera, musicals, choral, hymn books, folk, children’s songs, and pop)
• Full scores and study scores
• Canadian Music Centre collection
• Christmas music, carols and songs

Year-round the VCM Library offers donated and withdrawn items for free as well as a selection of used items available for sale.

Visit the VCM Library to browse our sale items!