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I've checked out the Class M classification schedule with additions and changes through 1992 and have been looking over it. After examining it, I am not sure that a strict adherance to the LoC classification is necessary or even desirable. The LoC classification is specifically suited to classifying publications, whereas we are only interested in classifying works. Thus, there is a great deal of numbers that will be left out (Monumental editions, collections, compilations, etc.). We can retain the classifications that we need, but simply ignore the numbers. I started something on my user page that shows what I'm talking about. (Unfortunately it's kind of hard to read, and I went into great detail, perhaps more than we is necessary). Another issue is when we should have a classification for transcriptions and arrangements. It seems unlikely that transcriptions and arrangements for instruments other than piano will recieve their own work page, so those numbers (i.e. 13, 44, 49, 54, etc.) should be left out. --Goldberg988 13:59, 19 June 2007 (EDT)