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French Composers for Organ: Part Deux

Posted by: Katie Rodda

This blog post is a continuation of a series on French composers for organ and their compositions in the NLS Music Collection. This post reviews the life and works of Charles-Marie Widor, Marcel Dupré, and Maurice Duruflé

Posted in: Bach, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Choral, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Large Print Music, Music Composition, Music Education, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, Organ, Paris, Performing music

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New BARD Additions: October 2020

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

The NLS Music Section is proud to announce our newest additions to BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) for the month of October!

Posted in: American Braille, American Composers, Art Songs, Audio, Bach, Band, Blues, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Braille Music Digitization, Braille Technology, Choral, Classical Music, Folk Music, Gospel music, Harpsichord, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Juvenile Music, Lieder, Louis Braille, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, Musical instruments, New Acquisitions, NLS Music Section, Organ, Performing music, Piano, Song settings, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Violin music, Virtuosic Piano Music, Vocal music, Voyager Catalog

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American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: T (Part 2 — TATUM, Art)

Posted by: Gilbert Busch

In this week's NLS Music Notes blog post, learn more about the exceptionally gifted blind pianist, Art Tatum.

Posted in: Art Tatum, Blind Musicians, Blues, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Music History and Appreciation, Musical instruments, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Performing music, Piano, Piano Music, Popular Music, Uncategorized

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The French Connection: French Composers for Organ

Posted by: Katie Rodda

This blog post looks at the life of two renowned French composers for organ (Louis Vierne and Olivier Messiaen), and their compositions in the NLS Music Collection.

Posted in: Bach, Blind Musicians, Blind Teachers, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Large Print, Large Print Music, Music Education, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, New Acquisitions, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Orchestra, Organ, Paris, Performing music, Piano, Piano Music, Talking Books

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American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: S (Part 2 – Stuckey, Joey)

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

For this week's NLS Music Notes blog, learn about the inspiring story of Joey Stuckey--a remarkable person who overcame incredible odds to achieve success as a singer, guitarist, producer, and educator.

Posted in: Audio, Blind Musicians, Blues, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Electric guitar, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Large Print, Large Print Music, Music Instruction, Musical instruments, NLS Music Section, Performing music, Popular Music, Recordings, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Uncategorized, Vocal music, Voyager Catalog

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Remembering “Pershing’s Own” on Independence Day: Military Band Music in the NLS Collection

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

Independence Day has many associations: fireworks, barbecues, parades, and iconic military bands. In this week's NLS Music Notes blog post, Carter Rawson explores the history behind one of our greatest national treasures, the United States Army Band.

Posted in: Aaron Copland, American Composers, Audio, Band, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Classical Music, Free Braille Music Scores, Guest Post, Instrumental Music, Large Print, Large Print Music, March, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Paris, Performing music, Piano, Piano Music, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Voyager Catalog, World War I

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They Say It’s Your Birthday, Paul McCartney!

Posted by: Katie Rodda

In this post, we celebrate Paul McCartney's 78th birthday and list materials available from NLS about Paul McCartney, The Beatles, and their music.

Posted in: Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Electric guitar, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, Performing music, Piano, Piano Music, Popular Music, Popular Music Lead Sheets, Rock n' Roll, Stevie Wonder