Year: 2013

Musicologist Alejandro Enrique Planchart, Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of California–Santa Barbara, will present a talk titled “Venerabilis vir Guillermus Du Fay, Musicus,” exploring the evolution of the concept of the composer during the medieval period. The presentation will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in… Read More

The Music Library celebrates March by featuring Aleatoric, Microtonal and Electronic music. Stop by the music library and check out scores, CDs, and DVDs on these topics. For a complete list, click here. Read More

A new costume has been installed at the Central Library as part of the Stage & Screen Exhibit. Maria Jeritza’s costume from her role as Octavian in Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier is currently on display in the lobby of the 4th floor. Jeritza (1887–1982), a Moravian-born American soprano performed this role… Read More

The Music Library will have the following hours during Spring Break: Sat.-Sun., Mar. 2-3: CLOSED Mon.-Fri., Mar. 4-8: 9 am-5 pm Sat., Mar. 9: CLOSED Sun., Mar. 10: 2-10 pm… Read More

The Reverend James M. Lawson, Jr. who has played key roles in the Civil Rights Movement and Vanderbilt University’s history, has donated a significant portion of his papers to Vanderbilt Libraries’ Special Collections. The announcement was posted in the University’s MyVU on February 19 and picked up by… Read More

It’s hard to believe that the Food for Thought Café opened in May 2011 in Central Library. As we approach the café’s second anniversary, now is a good time to gather thoughts on how well the Café is meeting your needs. We will be meeting with the café… Read More

The Exterior Exhibit at Central Library was in the news for our Valentine’s Day display.  See the full article here!… Read More

Divinity Librarian Chris Benda interviews Sandra Barnes, Professor of Sociology of Religion and Professor of Human and Organizational Development, about her recent book, Live Long and Prosper:  How Black Megachurches Address HIV/AIDS and Poverty in the Age of Prosperity Theology.  Listen to the interview now or download it!… Read More

Need a blind date for Valentine’s Day?  Looking to meet more music? Come check out a “blind date” at the Music Library, Feb. 10-15. Ask for your “date” at the service desk and let us know if your “date” created a lasting impression or if it went horribly wrong. Read More

The music library celebrates February and Valentine’s Day with a focus on Duets. Grab a partner and read through some duets. For a list of duet scores see here. Read More