The Music Library is the recipient of a Presidential Mini-Grant for Departmental Initiatives in the amount of $4,000 for its proposed “Music Library Listening Series.” The funding will support the resources needed to create a series of student-led discussions about the diverse content of the Music Library’s vinyl collection. We
The Music Library Gems programs on campus radio station WUSB, from August 16 and 17, 2026 feature the following selections: Songs and Part-Songs by Gustav Holst, performed by the Purcell Singers ; Salut d’Amour and Chanson de Matin, by Edward Elgar, performed by Rachel Wilson, cello and Todd Wilson, organ
The July 19 broadcast features Joseph Haydn’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D Major, and excerpts from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera, Cosi Fan Tutte. The July 20 broadcast includes JS Bach’s concerti for two and three harpsichords with orchestra, and Scott Joplin’s rags as performed by pianist Joshua Rifkin.
Tune in to host Gisele Schierhorst’s radio program, “Music Library Gems,” on WUSB, 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM, and online at wusb.fm, Sunday mornings from 6 am to 8 am, and every other Monday from 2 pm to 4 pm!
The May 5 performance by Professor Alan Kay’s clarinet studio, the ClariNuts, was warmly received by listeners in the Melville Library’s Galleria. Our thanks to all of the performers, and to Professor Kay for coordinating the program ; and to Susan Connelly, Chris Kretz, Victor Santiago, Caterina Reed-Araujo, Christine Fena
The series’ final concert for the academic year on Wednesday, April 29 emphasized the string quartet repertory, as well as music from the Contemporary, Baroque, Romantic and Classical periods. The program presented a marvelous opportunity for collaboration with performers from other string studios. Our thanks to all of the performers,
Gisele Schierhorst, Head of the Music Library, was interviewed by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute member Ed Metzendorf at the New Union on Wednesday, April 8. Mrs. Schierhorst talked about the Music Library’s LP collection, her WUSB radio show, “Music Library Gems,” and the musicians in her family. Her father Nelson
Sunny skies and warmer temperatures accompanied the Melville Library’s first concert of the Spring 2026 semester. Professor Jennifer Frautschi’s violin students entertained seated listeners and passersby with a joyful assortment of repertory for solo and chamber ensembles. Our thanks to Professor Frautschi for coordinating the program; to all of the
Music majors in Professor Erika Honisch’s MUS 350 class (Western Classical Music Before 1750) enjoyed a visit to the Music Library’s Seminar Room to examine a variety of manuscript facsimiles. Gisele Schierhorst, Head of the Music Library, presented numerous limited edition facsimiles representing the Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic and Contemporary periods
Listeners were treated to a lively assortment of selections at the November 12, 2025 Art of the Violin concert in the Galleria! Seated audience members and passersby enjoyed the program and admired the artistry of Professor Frautschi’s violin students and guest musicians.
