Abstract: A collapsible music stand with optional multiple desks having dual-angular and vertical adjustability is provided. A music stand includes a height adjustment mechanism comprising a guide wire which frictionally engages a groove rendering the mechanism one with continuous height and frictional force adjustability. A music stand further includes a plurality of arrangements of single and multiple desks, dowels with tapered ends for ensuring the firm coupling of its components, a optional tray with a further optional candelabra, an optional bracket for coupling a lamp to the stand, pivotably adjustable tabs to accommodate wide pieces of sheet music, and detachable legs facilitating portability. A versatile music stand can be adjusted to support music at a variety of angles and is configurable as a larger and more stable conductor's stand, or to hold a musical instrument, or as a lectern. A durable and high-quality music stand includes a desk manufactured using a bookmatching method.