Category Archives: Music

Great American Songbook Competition

On Saturday May 11th, The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative will host a high school vocal academy and competition dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth … Continue reading

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New Faculty Publication: Democracy of Sound: Music Piracy and the Remaking of American Copyright in the Twentieth Century

cover, Alex Sayf Cummings, Democracy of Sound

Georgia State University Department of History’s Prof. Alex Sayf Cummings has recently published Democracy of Sound: Music Piracy and the Remaking of American Copyright in the Twentieth Century (2013). “In Democracy of Sound, Alex Sayf Cummings uncovers the little-known history … Continue reading

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Trouble Accessing Articles?

Looking for a specific article? Here’s how to tell if the library has it and how to get a copy if we don’t. Step 1: Find It @ GSU You’ll be able to access articles in journals the library subscribes … Continue reading

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Georgia Old-Time Fiddlers Conventions: A Centennial Celebration

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Georgia Old-Time Fiddlers Conventions, Georgia State University is presenting an event that highlights the significance of the conventions and their importance in the development of country music.  The event … Continue reading

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Cool, Daddy-o: Naxos Music Library JAZZ!

Great news for all you hep cats! The Library recently picked up a subscription to Naxos Music Library Jazz. This streaming audio database provides the Georgia State community with access to thousands of jazz recordings from famous jazz labels, such … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Elliott Carter, American Composer

The art music scene suffered a great loss Monday. Elliott Carter, prolific and boundary-pushing composer, died at the age of 103. Carter was most known for his experimental style and compositions such as his Cello Sonata, which brought together various … Continue reading

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Happy 100th Birthday, John Cage!

The American avant garde composer and artist John Cage (1912-1992) would have turned 100 years old today, September 5. In honor of one of the most influential people of the 20th century, please feast your ears (and eyes!) on these … Continue reading

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Sheet Music Database

The Special Collections and Archives recently launched a sheet music database online that consists of over 12,000 pieces of 19th and 20th century American popular music.  It includes published piano-vocal sheet music and Tune-Dex cards.  Users may search the database … Continue reading

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Dick Clark’s Georgia Legacy

In October 1958, Dick Clark promoted the March of Dimes’ newly redirected focus on eliminating birth defects.  At that time The March of Dimes was the fundraising arm of the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis, which was established in Georgia … Continue reading

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Symbols for Sound Event Brings Together Music & Math

Georgia State’s CENCIA initiative is hosting the Symbols for Sound: Exploring Mathematical Music Theory this week, an interdisciplinary event which looks at the intersection between music and mathematics. The 2-day program contains a variety of activities, including speakers and live performances. It … Continue reading

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