Elizabeth Hogue, our music reference librarian, will be available in the Reading Room of the Diehn Composers Room for anyone who might need some research help. This is a great opportunity for music faculty or students to learn about new databases and library services or get help with their assignments. No need to make an appointment. These are all informal sessions.
Monday, March 15 1:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, March 16 3-5pm
Wednesday, March 17 10-12pm
Monday, March 22 10:30-12:30pm
Tuesday, March 23 3:30-5:30pm
Thursday, March 25 10-12pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
New Scores!
Here are just a few of the 99 scores we received:
Passing Strange (Vocal Selections)
The Jazz Singer's Handbook (CD available)
15 American Art Songs (High Voice)
Britten's Canticle II
Cesar Franck's Fantaisie fur Orgel
Haydn's Oculi omnium
Dallapiccola's The Prisoner (Prologue and One Act)
The Robert Burns Song Book Vol. 1
Liszt's Sonata in B minor (transcribed for solo violin)
Spohr's Oskar! Umsonst!
Passing Strange (Vocal Selections)
The Jazz Singer's Handbook (CD available)
15 American Art Songs (High Voice)
Britten's Canticle II
Cesar Franck's Fantaisie fur Orgel
Haydn's Oculi omnium
Dallapiccola's The Prisoner (Prologue and One Act)
The Robert Burns Song Book Vol. 1
Liszt's Sonata in B minor (transcribed for solo violin)
Spohr's Oskar! Umsonst!
Monday, January 25, 2010
RecycleMania!
With the addition of a large, new recycling bin, the DCR is ready to compete. RecycleMania is an inter-collegiate competition to see which school can recycle the most materials. It runs from January 17th to March 27th. So, start bring those plastic bottles, paper, cardboard and cans to any collection point on campus! And don't forget to check out our new blue bin near the Listening Room entrance.
Go Monarchs!
Go Monarchs!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Diehn Composers Room Holiday Schedule
Friday, Dec. 18: 8am-5pm
Sat.–Sun, Dec. 19-20: CLOSED
Mon.–Tues, Dec. 21-22: 8am-5pm
Dec. 23 – Jan. 3, 2010: CLOSED
We hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Sat.–Sun, Dec. 19-20: CLOSED
Mon.–Tues, Dec. 21-22: 8am-5pm
Dec. 23 – Jan. 3, 2010: CLOSED
We hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Friday, December 4, 2009
"December Jazz"
The Old Dominion University Libraries presented its 6th annual student concert, “December Jazz,” featuring the ODU Jazz Choir and Jazz Combo under the direction of John Toomey, on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 12:30-1:15pm in the Diehn Composers Room.
The series was created by the Library to provide students with the opportunity to perform for the University community and to celebrate 20th century composition.
The Jazz Choir performed songs such as Exactly Like You, Just Squeeze Me, Embraceable You, So Danco Samba, Silent Night, and a Christmas Medley. Works were also performed by the Jazz Combo.
A well-known keyboardist and leader of the John Toomey Trio, Toomey is associate professor of jazz studies and music technology at ODU and the recipient of a 2000 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award. Prior to joining Old Dominion, he was keyboardist and music director for jazz legend Maynard Ferguson, with whom he recorded several compact discs. Toomey has traveled the globe to perform at such venues as the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and the Berlin Jazz Festival.
The student performers were Andrew Bohnert, Christopher Burnette, Elizabeth Duncan, Rebecca Garber, Brent Hartigan, Dale Paul Lazar, Rachel Mackey, Jessica Metcalf, Robyn Nadolny, Ryan Smith, Kelly Soprano, John Kidd, and Steve Lazar. John Toomey provided the piano accompaniment for the works presented and Professor David Walker provided the percussion accompaniment. There were 62 audience members in attendance for the concert. ODU Faculty present included Chandra de Silva, Dean of Arts and Letters, Dr. Nancy Klein, Dr. Alfred Townsend, Lee Teply, and Dennis Zeisler.
Ann Pettingill, Associate University Librarian, welcomed the audience members to the event. Elizabeth Hogue, Instruction and Music Collections Librarian, introduced the Diehn Composers Room Team and the current exhibit. Programs were also designed, printed and distributed to the audience.
At the end of the performance, Elizabeth Hogue presented a Certificate of Appreciation to all student performers and John Toomey in recognition of their participation. A reception of cookies, hot chocolate, and punch allowed audience members to linger and speak to student performers following the concert. This year the Team secured the services of a student of Steve Latham, the Music Department’s recording engineer, to record the event for us.
The event was very successful for a sixth year in a row. It is another tribute to the hard work of the DCR Team and the collaboration of John Toomey, the student performers, Steve Latham, and the Music Department.
The series was created by the Library to provide students with the opportunity to perform for the University community and to celebrate 20th century composition.
The Jazz Choir performed songs such as Exactly Like You, Just Squeeze Me, Embraceable You, So Danco Samba, Silent Night, and a Christmas Medley. Works were also performed by the Jazz Combo.
A well-known keyboardist and leader of the John Toomey Trio, Toomey is associate professor of jazz studies and music technology at ODU and the recipient of a 2000 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award. Prior to joining Old Dominion, he was keyboardist and music director for jazz legend Maynard Ferguson, with whom he recorded several compact discs. Toomey has traveled the globe to perform at such venues as the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and the Berlin Jazz Festival.
The student performers were Andrew Bohnert, Christopher Burnette, Elizabeth Duncan, Rebecca Garber, Brent Hartigan, Dale Paul Lazar, Rachel Mackey, Jessica Metcalf, Robyn Nadolny, Ryan Smith, Kelly Soprano, John Kidd, and Steve Lazar. John Toomey provided the piano accompaniment for the works presented and Professor David Walker provided the percussion accompaniment. There were 62 audience members in attendance for the concert. ODU Faculty present included Chandra de Silva, Dean of Arts and Letters, Dr. Nancy Klein, Dr. Alfred Townsend, Lee Teply, and Dennis Zeisler.
Ann Pettingill, Associate University Librarian, welcomed the audience members to the event. Elizabeth Hogue, Instruction and Music Collections Librarian, introduced the Diehn Composers Room Team and the current exhibit. Programs were also designed, printed and distributed to the audience.
At the end of the performance, Elizabeth Hogue presented a Certificate of Appreciation to all student performers and John Toomey in recognition of their participation. A reception of cookies, hot chocolate, and punch allowed audience members to linger and speak to student performers following the concert. This year the Team secured the services of a student of Steve Latham, the Music Department’s recording engineer, to record the event for us.
The event was very successful for a sixth year in a row. It is another tribute to the hard work of the DCR Team and the collaboration of John Toomey, the student performers, Steve Latham, and the Music Department.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
FREE concert: "DECEMBER JAZZ" December 3
The Old Dominion University Libraries presents its 6th annual student concert, “December Jazz,” featuring the ODU Jazz Choir and Jazz Combo under the direction of John Toomey, on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 12:30-1:15pm in the Diehn Composers Room.
The series was created by the Library to provide students with the opportunity to perform for the University community and to celebrate 20th century composition.
The Jazz Choir will perform songs such as Exactly Like You, Just Squeeze Me, Embraceable You, So Danco Samba, Silent Night, and a Christmas Medley. Works will also be performed by the Jazz Combo.
A well-known keyboardist and leader of the John Toomey Trio, Toomey is associate professor of jazz studies and music technology at ODU and the recipient of a 2000 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award. Prior to joining Old Dominion, he was keyboardist and music director for jazz legend Maynard Ferguson, with whom he recorded several compact discs. Toomey has traveled the globe to perform at such venues as the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and the Berlin Jazz Festival.
The University Libraries’ Diehn Composers Room is located in Room 189 of the Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public and is made possible by a grant from the F. Ludwig Diehn Music Fund of the Norfolk Foundation.
For more information, please contact Jessica Mirasol, Librarian Archivist for Music Collections, at 683-4175.
The series was created by the Library to provide students with the opportunity to perform for the University community and to celebrate 20th century composition.
The Jazz Choir will perform songs such as Exactly Like You, Just Squeeze Me, Embraceable You, So Danco Samba, Silent Night, and a Christmas Medley. Works will also be performed by the Jazz Combo.
A well-known keyboardist and leader of the John Toomey Trio, Toomey is associate professor of jazz studies and music technology at ODU and the recipient of a 2000 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award. Prior to joining Old Dominion, he was keyboardist and music director for jazz legend Maynard Ferguson, with whom he recorded several compact discs. Toomey has traveled the globe to perform at such venues as the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and the Berlin Jazz Festival.
The University Libraries’ Diehn Composers Room is located in Room 189 of the Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public and is made possible by a grant from the F. Ludwig Diehn Music Fund of the Norfolk Foundation.
For more information, please contact Jessica Mirasol, Librarian Archivist for Music Collections, at 683-4175.
Friday, October 9, 2009
“Free Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho”
To coincide with our exhibit Scoring for Suspense: Music for the Movies, the Diehn Composers Room is hosting a free movie night on Monday October, 26, 2009. A short program about the use of music in suspense films will be presented by Jessica Mirasol, Music Archivist, prior to the start of the movie.
Popcorn, candy, soda, and water will be served.
Seating is limited. This is an informal event where use of the floor space is encouraged. You are welcome to bring pillows and blankets to sit on the floor. Halloween costumes are also encouraged, but not necessary.
189 Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center
Monday, October 26, 2009
7:00pm-9:00pm
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