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Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
I usually attend a number of concerts and events during the holiday season, and this year is no exception. However, this season, I’ve noticed how enduring some of these classic tunes are and wondered what circumstance brought them to us. Many of us are familiar with the miracle of Silent Night being performed on Christmas …
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Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
Hopefully, everyone has arrived or on their way “over the hills and through the woods to Grandmother’s house” by the time this blog is posted, preparing to spend time with family and friends and give thanks on this special holiday, and one of my favorites. I would like to give thanks to the idea that …
Posted in: American Composers, Audio, Braille Music, Music History and Appreciation
Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
I suspect if you are a fan of musicals, especially in the latter part of the twentieth century, you recognized the two references in this blog post title. We have presented blogs about the musicals and musical selections available in the NLS Music collection, and I want to get the word out about a great …
Posted in: Braille Music, Braille Music Transcribers, Broadway, Performing music, Popular Music
Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
With the help of one of our dedicated transcribers and patron Audrey Joy , we have received a steady supply of Motown hits every week ready to go in the embossing queue. When I read through these titles, the melodies come to my ears immediately, and I don’t think I EVER heard anyone say they …
Posted in: Blind Musicians, Braille, Braille Music, Motown, NLS Music Section, Popular Music, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Soul Music
Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
September signifies many things to us–cooler temperatures, leaves starting to turn, and…back to school! I would like to showcase some of the items requested with increasing frequency as the semester begins. We have some new titles and some that would be helpful if you’re looking for a guide. Most of these are intended for college …
Posted in: Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Choral, Large Print Music, Music Education, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Performing music, Uncategorized, Voyager Catalog
Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
Summertime, and the living is easy… …Except here at the NLS Music Section where we use the time to update our catalogs and circulars. In the near future, we will be offering a new version of the former Instructional Cassette Recordings Catalog. But because of the growth of the collection it will be divided into two separate catalogs. …
Posted in: Audio, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, Popular Music
Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
As this post is published, I hope everyone is preparing for the July 4th celebration. Along with fireworks, grilling at picnics, sunflowers, ice cream and the patriotic significance of this date, I enjoy a parade–any parade. Especially those with floats, clowns, men with funny hats, and of course, marching bands. This most recent Memorial Day …
Posted in: Band, Blind Musicians, Braille, Braille Music, Choral, Music Education, Music Instruction, NLS Music Section
Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
My colleague, Amanda Smith recently blogged about one of our magazines Musical Mainstream. While I have written of my classical music background and attend concerts in the area, I still like to be connected with what is trending in popular music. Contemporary Soundtrack is a compilation of magazine articles and reviews of popular music, featuring …
Posted in: Bluegrass, Blues, Country Music, Folk Music, Jazz, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, Popular Music, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Soul Music, Uncategorized
Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
Born May 15, 1567, Claudio Monteverdi most likely had no idea how far his idea of putting words to music and staging would go to the rich, extravagant productions seen in opera today. Maybe his marriage to a court singer in 1599, Claudia de Cattaneis, encouraged him to tackle a Greek myth of finding love …
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