The official project page for the merge of WIMA into IMSLP. See also the official forum annoucement. All project members should read this page thoroughly, as it contains specific instructions - especially in Uploading.
- See: WIMA contributors, WIMA files
Description
Christian Mondrup, the caretaker of the Werner Icking Music Archive, contacted IMSLP in August 2011 with a proposal to merge WIMA's entire collection of files into IMSLP in order to remove the dependence on the site from Mondrup himself. After more than two weeks of discussions, an agreement to proceed was finally reached.
File Types
The files on WIMA fall into three groups:
- PDF files - These can be uploaded directly onto IMSLP at the present time.
- Audio files - At the current time, only recordings of human performances are acceptable. Computer-generated files can be uploaded here once a new feature is introduced to clearly separate them. (See IMSLP:Performers Portal#Recording Policy, due for revision in the near future)
- Source files - Cannot be uploaded to IMSLP. These will be linked to from IMSLP and hosted on an external server. More details to come.
Permissions
Since every file on WIMA is either a new edition, a new arrangement, or an entirely new composition, they all require their authors' permission to be posted on IMSLP. A list of WIMA contributors who have given consent to have their files transferred to IMSLP can be found here (accessible only to project members). When uploading from WIMA, be absolutely sure to use the license that the contributor has specified.
Uploading
- Upload files observing the basic instructions found at How to Submit a Score.
- In step 3 outlined on that page, replace the 'Add file' link with the WIMA special file uploader, found on every work page with the link 'WIMA' on the line beginning 'Upload from external sources' underneath the normal 'Add File' button. Copy and paste the full URL for each file you want to upload (i.e., on the WIMA website) after the 'wima://' text found in each 'File' field. If you have problems with this for some reason, try inputting only the portion of the URL starting with 'scores'. Note that this will only upload PDF files. Audio files are not being uploaded yet, though this should be rectified before long.
- Please upload systematically by contributor, not by composer or any other method of sorting. (This is to preserve maximum organization.)
- List contributors you plan to upload at IMSLP:WIMA/Queue.
- When you create a new composer page for a WIMA contributor, edit the page to include the line |WIMA=Yes before the end brackets. This will add the person to the category WIMA contributors.
- When every file contributed by a person (including source and audio files) has been uploaded to IMSLP, please record the person's name in the 'Completed Contributors' section at the bottom of this page.
Files Already on IMSLP
Some files from WIMA were transferred to IMSLP before this merge began. This may be because of someone contributing simultaneously to WIMA and IMSLP, or granting permission for their editions to appear on other sites. Whatever the case, please mark WIMA files already on IMSLP with the {{WIMAProject}} template by editing the page (click the 'edit' tab at the top of the screen) and inserting that text into the 'Misc. Notes' field in the appropriate file entry (be sure to choose the correct one). This may be done for both PDF and audio files.
Collections
Project Members
Templates
- {{WIMAProject}} - Automatically put into the Misc. Notes field for all files uploaded
- {{LinkEd|FirstName|LastName}} - Use in the Editor field for editions of older works (PDF files only)
- {{LinkArr|FirstName|LastName}} - Use in the Arranger field (needs to be added) for arrangements of older works (PDF files only). See the style guide for details on creating the proper heading structure. IMSLP admins will be present to help out
Status
Uploading has now officially begun.
Completed Contributors
PDF only
