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Sheet Music Spotlight: Beautiful Snow: A Cautionary Tale

Posted by: Pat Padua

The following is by retired cataloger Sharon McKinley. On a day when there’s lots of snow to go around, if not in the Washington, D.C. area, let’s examine the wintry precipitation in song. You may be surprised to learn how lyricists of the late 19th century responded to forecasts. While the modern researcher may eagerly …