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Best of the Music Section: 2020 Edition

Posted by: Lindsay Conway

Start your New Year with new music! Despite the challenges of the past year, the NLS Music Section acquired many new and exciting books and scores for our patrons to use and enjoy. See what's on our "Best of 2020" list in braille, audio, and large print!

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New BARD Additions: September 2020

Posted by: Lindsay Conway

The NLS Music Section has a batch of new braille music and talking books for you to enjoy! Check out what's new and available for download from BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)!

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New BARD Additions: July 2020

Posted by: Gilbert Busch

It is the end of July, and it's time to let you know about the new audio and braille scores now available on BARD.

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American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: Q-R (Part 2–Quincy Jones and Richard Rodgers)

Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins

Quincy Jones (1933-) and Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) are the two composer-arranger-musicians for the subject of today’s blog. Having a career as a musician is challenging, and sometimes careers branch into other areas than performing. While not visible on stage, these areas are absolutely necessary and essential in the field. Quincy Jones (also known as ‘Q’ …

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Song Stories: April in Paris

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This week, as part of our series, "Song Stories," learn more about the origins of the melody and lyric that lifted the spirits of the world during the Great Depression: "April in Paris."