AUTHOR: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres
Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres is acting chief of the Library’s Music Division. He previously served as acting Co-CEO (2022-2023) and COO for Communication and Outreach (2020-2023) at the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, director of special productions and initiatives at Washington Performing Arts (2018-2019), and music specialist/concert producer (2012-2018) for the Library of Congress. Library Journal recognized his work in programming and community engagement with the 2021 Marketer of the Year and 2019 Mover & Shaker—Innovators awards. Brown is the founder and music director of The Irving Fine Society, a former Army Bandsman, and has performed in the U.S., Europe and Honduras. As a choral singer, Brown performed with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir, London Symphony Chorus, and BBC Symphony Chorus. He holds an M.Mus in musicology from King’s College London, a M.S.L.I.S. in library and information studies from the Catholic University of America, and a B.A. in music (conducting performance) and history from Brandeis University. Brown is a past president of the DC Library Association and has served in leadership roles in the American Library Association. He is co-author of "Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100" (2025).
Most Recent Posts
- Vladimir Ussachevsky, Alice Shields and the Library of Congress Buchla December 29th, 2025
- “Let the People Hear It” Celebrates 100 Years of Concerts at the Library December 23rd, 2025
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- Apply for the 2026 Fauser Carter Research Fellowship November 28th, 2025
- A Hungarian Rhapsody: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100 August 26th, 2025
- Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Eddie Palmieri, the Sun of Latin Music August 25th, 2025
- Marvin Gaye: Melancholy and Genius in Black Culture and Media July 22nd, 2025
- A Bugle, a Drum, and the Joy of Discovery July 3rd, 2025
- Thank You for the Music June 27th, 2025