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Thrillcall: you aid for live shows in DC

There are so many concerts going on in the Metro DC area that it’s hard to keep track of everything. Thrillcall is an online calendar resource where you can find information about all the music events in DC. You can … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras Tunes!

Happy Mardi Gras Y’ALL! To put you in the mood, the Music Library has found some excellent tunes for you to listen to. They are all available on: The American Song database. Here are some of our favorites: Alan Lomax … Continue reading

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Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival this weekend w/ our very own AU musicians

Nothing exciting to do this weekend? Go check out the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival in Rockville February 17-20! The exquisite American University Big Band and The American University Faculty featuring Josh Bayer, Jon Ozment with Special Guest Dominic Smith will be … Continue reading

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Boss Dr. Beat DB-60 Metronome NOW @ Music Library

Something very exciting just arrived at the Music Library…a NEW Boss Dr. Beat DB-60 Metronome is ready for circulation. The product description states that DB-60 is a handy timekeeper that can lay down a click in style. Along with the … Continue reading

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DC Jazz Loft (Capital Bop) @ The Dunes Feb 12th

Capital Bop’s DC Jazz Loft has  a new home in the Dunes, a gorgeous art space and performance venue in Columbia Heights. This Sunday, DC Jazz Loft will be hosting its first show there, and things are going to start … Continue reading

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Eva’s Staff Picks

As the only non-music or performing arts staff member, my music taste definitely differs from the rest of my wonderful colleagues (so don’t expect anything classical on this list!) . My taste ranges from acoustic rock to Broadway and world … Continue reading

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Check out some NEW music!

Stillness and Change – John Aylward (CD 9482) Heartsongs & Audubon – Carver Blanchard (CD 9483) Snell Sessions – Christopher Creviston (CD 9484) Symphony No. 5: The Tempest – Tchaikovsky (CD 9485) Piano Concertos nos. 1-4 – Beethoven (CD 9486) … Continue reading

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New New New CDs!

In The Style Of… – Terry Everson (trumpet) & Shiela Kibbe (piano) (CD 9475) Godspell (40th Anniversary Celebration) (CD 9476) Anything Goes Soundtrack (Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter)  (CD 9477) Canciones Espanolas; Requiem for Father Malachy – John Tavener … Continue reading

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New Arrivals: September 1st (CD&DVD)

CD: Television – Marquee Moon (CD 9439) Seamus – Music from SEAMUS volume 11 (CD 9435) featuring AU faculty member Paul Oehlers The Music Man (original London Cast) (CD 9438) Million Dollar Quartet (original cast recording) (CD 9437) Joseph And … Continue reading

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