If you’re down in London this Christmas season, don’t forget to spend some time at the Foundling Museum, where they have a wonderful exhibition – a how-to-guide to going to a show in eighteenth century Britain. Displayed throughout the whole Museum, this interactive exhibition delves into the mechanics of theatre and concert going in eighteenth…
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Countdown to Christmas – Day 24
It’s nearly here…. Many thanks to Paul W. Nash and the librarians of Oxford University for today and tomorrow’s posts.
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A Joint Force Christmas
Last Tuesday’s Christmas showcase at Westminster Music Library was anything but a “Silent Night”, as our very own Joint Force Singers Choir* gave their debut public performance in festive style. Keen followers of Westminster Music Library’s community events may already know about our flagship choir, whose activities so far have included interactive workshops in the…
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Countdown to Christmas – Day 17
Christmas with the choir of Cambridge University Library…
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Countdown to Christmas – Day 10
Christmas at Westminster Music Library There will be a seasonal event on December 15th at Westminster Music Library, for more details see Joint Force Christmas. With thanks to Ruth Walters and the staff of Westminster Music Library.
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Countdown to Christmas – Day 9
Flash mob celebrating Wexford Library’s first birthday in style
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Countdown to Christmas – Day 3
Christmas with the Under-5’s at Westminster Music Library With thanks to Ruth Walters and the staff of Westminster Music Library (especially Santa!)
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Countdown to Christmas – Day 2
If you don’t use a library that often you might think that they are quiet, studious places. They are most of the time, but there’s always room for some Christmas festivities, such as this performance of an old Spanish carol by the Manchester Community Choir at Manchester Central Library…. For a performance in a really…
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ASW 2015: Reports and information (1)
Throughout the ASW we had “Reports and information” sessions. These were a great opportunity to see a snapshot of life in music libraries around the country. They ranged from more academic discussions to some really fun projects reaching out to the wider community. There were prizes; there were, if not tears, some very glum faces…