This past weekend I attended the Southeast Chapter of the Music Library Association’s annual meeting in Columbus, GA. We had the welcome reception in the music library in the Schwob School of Music, part of Columbus State University. A lot of music librarians in the southeast have been in their jobs for over 20 years, . . .Continue reading Music Librarian Report – SEMLA 2006
What I’m Listening To – The Celtic Album with the Boston Pops Orchestra
In a search for Scottish themed music, I came across The Celtic Album with the Boston Pops Orchestra, directed by Keith Lockhart. Included are several pieces written for orchestra with Scottish and Irish themes, and several arrangments featuring Celtic musicians. This can be found in the music library – MCD1246. We have several recordings of . . .Continue reading What I’m Listening To – The Celtic Album with the Boston Pops Orchestra
What I’m Listening To – Mahler Symphony No. 7
I was watching a rerun of Gilmore Girls, where Emily (the grandmother) remarks to her date that the Mahler Seventh Symphony will always move her. Not having that work in my immediate recall, I had to run to the music library and listen to it. This version is the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji . . .Continue reading What I’m Listening To – Mahler Symphony No. 7
What I’m Listening To – Chopin – The Nocturnes
During the start of a school year, I often use music to remedy stress. My favorite composer to bring emotional release is Chopin, and as a pianist, his nocturnes have always allowed me to reflect and relax. To be honest, this Claudio Arrau CD is merely the first one I pulled from the shelf, although . . .Continue reading What I’m Listening To – Chopin – The Nocturnes
What I’m Listening To – Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky
As you may or may not know, this year is the Year of the Environment at Furman University. I have been compiling a list of music about the earth (forthcoming) and in looking for a recording of Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) came across this compact disc collection, with Igor Stravinsky conducting his . . .Continue reading What I’m Listening To – Stravinsky Conducts Stravinsky
New Resource – Music-in-Print Online
If you have ever needed to find out if a score was available in print, for purchase or to request it from the library or through interlibrary loan, you know how difficult it can be. Furman faculty, students, and staff now have acces to Music-in-Print Online. This online resource includes everything found in the Music-in-Print . . .Continue reading New Resource – Music-in-Print Online
Media Collection – New Resources
New On DVD (The DVD and VHS Media Collection is located on the library’s ground floor in the area next to the CIS Help Desk) Fidel Castro / a production of WGBH Boston ; written and produced by Adriana Bosch ; directed by Adriana Bosch Pub info Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2005] Media . . .Continue reading Media Collection – New Resources
What I’m Listening To – Rosauro Marimba Concerto
In the June 2006 issue of Percussive Notes, the Rosauro Marimba Concerto is featured for its significant number of performances in the last 20 years. The article goes on to talk about its many performances, to interview the composer, and to formally analyze the piece. We happen to have two recordings of the piece in . . .Continue reading What I’m Listening To – Rosauro Marimba Concerto
What I’m Listening To – Roy Harris
Roy Harris (1898-1979), an American composer, is known for his contributions to the American symphony. Listen for his one-movement symphony, the use of folktunes, and expressive writing. In the music library, you can find the following CDs: Roy Harris – Symphony No. 3 New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein (MCD0405) Portraits of Freedom: Music of Aaron . . .Continue reading What I’m Listening To – Roy Harris
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