The class after lunch, Rutherfordton, December 8, 2007 Originally uploaded by contrapunctus On Saturday, I drove with another librarian to Rutherfordton, NC, to attend what is known as a “singing.” Shape note singing is a rich tradition in this area, based on the English “singing school” tradition from the 18th century. It was originally used . . .Continue reading Shape Note Singing
Year: 2007
DRAM Database Trial
DRAM is a not-for-profit resource providing CD quality audio, complete and original liner notes and essays from New World Records, Composers Recordings, Inc. (CRI) and other important labels. Currently, there are over 1,500 CDs (9,800 compositions) in DRAM. The basis for the current collection is the diverse catalogue of American music recordings by New World . . .Continue reading DRAM Database Trial
New Resource – Music Online
The Library now has a subscription to Music Online, which includes three databases of streaming music – African American Song, Classical Music Library, and Smithsonian Global Sound. African American Song covers jazz, blues, gospel, and other forms of African American musical expression. From the earliest recordings of Afro-American music made in the late 19th century . . .Continue reading New Resource – Music Online
Using Groves to Navigate Complete Works
If you have ever searched for a score that the music library does not own, but you know the library owns the complete works for that composer, you might have been discouraged trying to guess which volume contains the work you need. There is an easier way! Most of the time, you can actually use . . .Continue reading Using Groves to Navigate Complete Works
Music Librarian Report – MLA/SAM 2007
This past week I was in Pittsburgh for the joint conference of the Music Library Association and the Society for American Music. I will give a quick summary, but if you are interested in hearing more about anything, just let me know! The first day was spent at a Music OCLC Users Group (MOUG) meeting. . . .Continue reading Music Librarian Report – MLA/SAM 2007
What I’m Listening To – The Amazing Bud Powell, v. 1
The Amazing Bud Powell, v. 1MCD3714 This week at Furman has given us the opportunity to witness several amazing jazz performances. In the recital on Sunday, featuring Matt Olson on saxophone and guest Mike Kocour on piano, the music of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk was featured. Before performing Un Poco Loco, Mr. Kocour mentioned . . .Continue reading What I’m Listening To – The Amazing Bud Powell, v. 1
The Metropolitan Opera Goes to the Movies
From January to April this year, six operas will be broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera in HD to theaters across the nation. Some performances will be broadcast in Greenville. For less than $20, you could go see an opera live! For more information, go to this site. You can write a review for this . . .Continue reading The Metropolitan Opera Goes to the Movies