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Category: Art Songs

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New BARD Additions: September 2025

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This month, the NLS Music Section has added many new audio and braille titles to BARD (Braille Audio Reading Download). Whether it's music by Elton John, Igor Stravinsky or the Muppets, we have something for everyone!

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New BARD Additions: July 2025

Posted by: Katie Rodda

Today's blog post rounds up all the new digital acquisitions and digitized items added to BARD in July 2025 by the NLS Music Section. Read on to learn what's new for you to download!

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New BARD Additions: June 2025

Posted by: Lindsay Conway

Greetings, music lovers! The NLS Music Section's new additions to BARD include a lovely selection of braille music scores for piano as well as voice. Read this month's post to discover what's new for instant download and enjoyment on Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD)!

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New BARD Additions: May 2025

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This month, the NLS Music Section has added many new scores and audio programs to BARD (Braille Audio Reading Download). Whether you prefer Bach, Broadway, or Korean folk music, there is something for everyone! Read on to find out about these exciting acquisitions!

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New BARD Additions: December 2024

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This month, the NLS Music Section has added many new titles to BARD (Braille Audio Reading Download). All of these selections are ready to be enjoyed on your computer or smart device, and can downloaded right now on the BARD app! Read on to find out about our latest additions!

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New BARD Additions: June 2024

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This month, the NLS Music Section has added many new titles to BARD (Braille Audio reading Download). Read on to find out about the latest offerings that include guitar and piano lessons by Bill Brown, "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift in lead sheet format, and Preludes for piano by Olivier Messiaen.

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New BARD Additions: May 2024

Posted by: Katie Rodda

Today's blog post rounds up all the new digital acquisitions and digitized items added to BARD in May 2024 by the NLS Music Section.

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New BARD Additions: January 2023

Posted by: Katie Rodda

Today’s blog post rounds up all the new digital acquisitions and digitized items added to BARD in January 2023 by the NLS Music Section.

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Remembering Ned Rorem

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

Ned Rorem, who passed away last month at the age of 99, left behind a wealth of music and literature. For this week's NLS Music Notes blog post, learn more about Rorem's life and creative works.