When using the search option use the following guidelines:

1. Category - Composer:
   If searching for a composer you can enter all or part of the last name as the search string. To search for all titles by Beethoven, enter "beethoven" or "beeth" to retrieve all listing by Beethoven. When search for Mozart, for example, your results will retrieve both Wolfgang and Leopolds' listings. First name searches are not supported by this search engine.

2. Category - Artist:
   Follow the same guidelines described above for artist searches.

3. Category - Ensemble:
   Ensembles are listed in the database as the appear on the CD. If you know the name of the ensemble you can enter the search string. For example, "english chamber orchestra" will retrieve the listings for this ensemble. If you are unsure of the name, enter part of the ensemble name. Entering "chamber" will retrieve the "English Chamber Orchestra listings as well as any other ensembles with the word "chamber" in it.

4. Category - Album Title:
   If you are searching for a specific album title enter all or part of the CD's title name. The catalog generally contains the Album Titles as they appear on the spine of the jewel case. This often includes composer, work titles, and performer information.

5. Category - Composition:
   If you want to search to see if the catalog contains Mozart's Symphony in G minor, K550 you would first choose the Composition Category, then enter "k550" as the search string. If no result is listed try other possible combinations like "kv550", "k.550", or simply "550". You could also try "symphony in g minor". But generally, the shorter the string the better the chances of finding what you're looking for.

6. Category - Catalog #:
   Catalog numbers can be retrieve by entering the number portion of the string. For example if you are looking for a title with the catalog number CO-18010, you would enter "18010" as the search string. Do not include the prefix "CO-".