What is American Music? What does the idea of “American” music making mean for different University of Iowa artists and audiences? In what ways have University of Iowa musicians, audiences, conductors, critics, and historians contributed to the musical identity of the United States? In what ways might they do so in the future? The students ofContinue reading “STUDENT EXHIBIT: Exploring Our Sounds: Traditions of American Music Making at the University of Iowa”
Author Archives: Katie Buehner
Exploring Our Sounds: A Playlist
This playlist accompanies the “Exploring Our Sounds” exhibit, which is on display throughout the Spring 2019 semester on the first floor of the Voxman Music Building. Visit the Rita Benton Music Library website throughout the semester to read blog posts by the participating students, faculty, and library staff, which will examine the objects and themesContinue reading “Exploring Our Sounds: A Playlist”
All You Need to Know about the Paper Flags in the Stacks
Music Library patrons have commented many times on the paper flags hanging in the library stacks this Fall, which are part of a relocation project that started in late summer. Starting December 14, flagged items will be loaded onto carts and relocated to the Libraries’ Annex facility. All told, around 15,000 titles will make theContinue reading “All You Need to Know about the Paper Flags in the Stacks”
Arthur Canter, 1921-2018
I first met the late Arthur Canter about five years ago, shortly after arriving in Iowa City. He would come to the library every few months and check out a stack of recordings and books to aid in his writing of program notes for a number of performing organizations around town. Arthur liked to stopContinue reading “Arthur Canter, 1921-2018”
Now Streaming from the School of Music Recording Archives, October 2017
University of Iowa School of Music concert recordings are archived by the Rita Benton Music Library. The Library maintains a streaming audio digital collection of current performance recordings that is available to current University of Iowa faculty, students, and staff. Patrons must have a valid HawkID and password to stream recordings. Here are just aContinue reading “Now Streaming from the School of Music Recording Archives, October 2017”
Getting Started at the Music Library: Fall 2017
Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, the Rita Benton Music Library is excited to welcome you! Here are a handful of news, tips & tricks, and resources that can get your 2017 school year off to a great start. Check it out, plug it in The Music Library now has theContinue reading “Getting Started at the Music Library: Fall 2017”
Building a School of Music
Starting on March 31, 2017, the School of Music will host three Collage concerts celebrating the opening of the Voxman Music Building at 93. E. Burlington St. “Coming Home” is the theme of the year, especially for the many alumni who have journeyed to see the new space and hear music fills its halls. Historically,Continue reading “Building a School of Music”
The Rita Benton Music Library: A Year in Review
2016 was a momentous year for the Rita Benton Music Library at the University of Iowa, largely defined by the move into a beautiful, new facility in the Voxman Music Building eight. Here is our review of the year’s events at the Library, including highlights, predicaments, and a few peculiarities. January The Music Library’s studentContinue reading “The Rita Benton Music Library: A Year in Review”
Re-resurrection: Mahler’s Second Symphony at the University of Iowa
Honoring the past On Wednesday evening, the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Choirs will perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 in C minor-E flat major, “Resurrection”, marking the first School of Music ensemble performance in the new Hancher Auditorium. The selection of this work is a powerful reminiscence for many, as it was performedContinue reading “Re-resurrection: Mahler’s Second Symphony at the University of Iowa”
Welcome to the new Rita Benton Music Library!
Eight years after the 1,000 year flood, the Rita Benton Music Library has moved from its temporary home on the second floor of the Main Library into the new Voxman Music Building. The Library is located on the first floor near the Clinton St. entrance and occupies about 10,000 square feet. What’s New CompactContinue reading “Welcome to the new Rita Benton Music Library!”