The Library has a very large collection of music for all instruments as well as parts for much of the chamber music repertoire and several hundred sets of orchestral parts including conductors’ scores. There are also over 1000 miniature scores, 2000 books, 6000 LPs, 2000 CDs as well as many DVDs, magazines and more. These materials are primarily, but by no means solely, devoted to classical music, but there are also substantial collections of ethnic music, jazz, pop and musicals.

The Library is the best stocked of its kind in the country, and its resources cover the needs of all students from the youngest at primary level to the most advanced professional musician. It has also proved to be of great interest and value to many visiting musicians and performers who have been impressed with its contents, and delighted to find rare items on its shelves.