Music Libraries and Archives in West Texas

 

Number of Listings: 3


Hardin-Simmons University | Smith Music Library

  • P.O. Box 16230, Abilene, TX 79698-6230
  • (325) 670-1565
  • Murl Sickbert, Music Librarian • Email
  • Website
  • Genres: Classical • Gospel
  • Subcategories: Music archives • Music instruction materials
  • Smith Music Library, a separate library located in Caldwell Hall on Cedar Street, contains study scores, collected works of various composers, recordings, reference materials, and virtually all of HSU's books relating to the various areas of music. Listening equipment is provided, and the library houses the recorded concerts and recitals of the School of Music.

    Heart of Texas Country Music Museum

    • 1701 South Bridge Street, Brady, TX 76825-7031
    • (325) 597-1895 • (325) 597-2119
    • Tracy Pitcox • Sharon Jackson, Office Manager • Charla Pitcox • Email
    • WebsiteWebsite
    • Genre: Country
    • Subcategory: Music archives
    • Established: 1989
      The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum is open Friday from noon to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. Our collection is represented by over 150 display items from country music entertainers.

      Roy Orbison Museum

      • Wink, TX 79789-0621
      • (432) 527-3441 • (432) 527-3708
      • Dorothy Wolf • Debbie Carter, volunteer • Email
      • Website
      • Subcategory: Music archives
      • Roy Orbison Museum is located in Wink on Highway 115. The museum features memorabilia from his boyhood as well as his musical career. Record albums and singles are displayed in cases as well as the singer's trademark sunglasses. Call for tours.


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