Gilbert Busch joined the Library of Congress in 2009 as a braille music specialist in the Music Section of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and participated in the high school choir and band, playing the piano, organ, and even trombone. He attended Duquesne University and Point Park College, also studying at the Computer Systems Institute. He worked for more than 25 years as a braille proofreader at the National Braille Press in Boston. During that time he also served as a church organist and as a pianist at several ballet schools. Here in Washington he continues to sing in a church choir and serves as a substitute organist.
Most Recent Posts
- American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: J (Part 2 – Johnson, Blind Willie) April 18th, 2019
- New BARD Additions–February 2019 March 1st, 2019
- New BARD Additions – January 2019 January 31st, 2019
- American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: H (Part 2 – Hibbler, Albert George “Al”) December 13th, 2018
- Learning about Ayres October 18th, 2018
- New BARD Additions: September 2018 September 27th, 2018
- New BARD Additions: July 2018 July 26th, 2018
- American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: E (Part 2 – Eyck, Jacob van) June 14th, 2018
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- Spotlight on the Recorder February 1st, 2018