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Posted by: Mary Dell Jenkins
Today is the blessing of the animals. St. Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226. He is still revered as a religious figure, having been canonized by Pope Gregory IX on July 16th, 1228 and recognized for his patronage of animals and the environment. There is now an established custom for pet owners to …
Posted in: Braille Music, Lieder, NLS Music Section, Piano, Vocal music
Posted by: Katie Rodda
The Music Section has been very busy over the past month adding new and newly digitized music materials to BARD. From Mozart, to bluegrass, to method books for alto and bass flute, there is a little bit of something here for everyone! If you have any questions on how to use BARD or to obtain …
Posted in: Art Songs, Audio, Bluegrass, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Choral, Classical Music, Guitar instruction, Instrumental Music, Lieder, NLS Music Section, Orchestra, Piano, Piano Music, Ravel, Talking Books, Vocal music
Posted by: Katie Rodda
I heard these words a lot this past weekend. That’s because the NLS Music Section made its way to the NAfME (National Association for Music Education) conference in Grapevine, TX. While there, I was able to promote our service to music teachers from all over the country—and some future music teachers too! The refrain I kept …
Posted in: Audio, Bold Note Scores, Braille, Choral, Juvenile Music, Large Print, Large Print Music, Lieder, Music Education, Music Instruction, NLS Music Section, Outreach, Piano, Piano Music, teachers
Posted by: John Hanson
The following is a guest blog by Donna Koh, Music Reader Services Librarian This blog is for those classical music lovers who marvel at the beauty and versatility of the human voice but find many operas overdramatic, long and overwhelming. If I may make a confession, I am one of those music lovers. Fortunately for …
Posted in: Art Songs, Braille Music, Lieder, Music History and Appreciation, Piano