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Category: Music History and Appreciation

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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!

Posted in: Arias, Art Songs, Audio, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille libretto, Braille Music, Choral, Classical Music, Electric guitar, Guitar, Guitar instruction, History, Library of Congress, Libretto, Marrakesh Treaty, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Orchestra, Piano, Piano Instruction, Piano Music, Pop Music, Popular Music, Ravel, Soundtrack, Uncategorized, Violin music, Virtuosic Piano Music

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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!

Posted in: Aaron Copland, American Composers, Art Songs, Audio, Bach, Blind Musicians, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Braille Technology, Broadway, Cello, Choral, Classical Music, Guitar, Harpsichord, Jazz, Library of Congress, Lieder, Marrakesh Treaty, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, Musical instruments, New Acquisitions, NLS Music Section, Outreach, Performing music, Piano, Piano Instruction, Piano Music, Pop Music, Popular Music, Popular Music Lead Sheets, Song settings