Robert Schmitz, Lehman Engel, Goddard Lieberson, Horatio Parker, Kay Swift, Harold Rome, Vladimir Horowitz, and Benny Goodman. S.
The Gilmore Music Library, part of @yalelibrary is one of the largest collections of music scores, sound recordings, and music research materials in the United States. A commitment to music manifested itself in the University Library before 1850, by which time the Library had already begun acquiring important European publications of music scores and periodicals. The bequest of Lowell Mason's priv
01/03/2024
We are saddened by the death of Willie Ruff, longtime friend of the Gilmore Music Library, emeritus faculty member in the Yale School of Music, and a contributor to our collections. Interviews conducted by Willie with legendary jazz musicians are part of Oral History of American Music https://bit.ly/Willie2024
03/24/2023
The Gilmore Music Library staff wish Byron Janis a very happy birthday!
06/01/2022
It is with a great sadness that we inform you of the death of the American composer, Ingram Marshall. Marshall, whose music incorporated everything from post-minimalism, Balinese gamelan and electroacoustic idioms, was also a former Yale University professor and a dear friend of OHAM. His words below so perfectly sum up his outlook on composing:
“The one factor I see clearly evident in much of the new music is that of intense personality. The composer now has the opportunity, to develop a personal art without regard to tradition or anti-tradition.”
Ingram Marshall
1942-2022
The OHAM have a rich collection of materials from Marshall, which you can access via the link in our bio.
09/01/2021
to the great Willie Ruff! Hear Willie describe the Jazz scene in New Haven in the 1950s, as part of an interview with Oral History of American Music on May 18, 2000
Willie Ruff on New Haven Jazz in the 1950's Oral History of American Music PresentsWillie Ruff interviewed by Jack VeesMay 18, 2000New Haven, CTEsteemed musician and Yale School of Music Professor, Wil...
08/27/2021
to the "Prez": the talented Lester Young! Young was one of the most influential players on the jazz tenor saxophone, which he played with a relaxed, cool tone in contrast to many of his hard-driving peers. You can listen to him at http://ow.ly/lPJP50FXV1A!
08/24/2021
to tenor saxophonist Ron Holloway! Holloway is the leader of his own band (The Ron Holloway Band) and the recipient of 42 Washington Area Music Awards, or Wammies, two of which he received as musician of the year! Learn more by visiting http://ow.ly/2LTy50FWuAl.
08/20/2021
Today's is brought to you courtesy of Alexander Street! Tedashii is a hip hop artist known for his uplifting spiritual messages. He has released five studio albums through Reach Records and is a member of the hip hop troupe 116 Clique. http://ow.ly/MYQp50FUcY3
08/19/2021
to Clay Walker! Walker has released 4 platinum-certified albums & charted more than 30 Hot Country Songs, of which 6 have reached #1! He has received a Humanitarian Award for his charitable efforts in relation to Multiple Sclerosis. http://ow.ly/oHQW50FTwwJ
08/18/2021
to Italian composer Antonio Salieri! Salieri was a pivotal figure in the development of late 18th-century opera. After the death of Mozart in 1791, rumors circulated that Salieri poisoned Mozart, but the rumors were proven false. http://ow.ly/ru8s50FSENF
08/01/2021
to The Grateful Dead's principal songwriter & lead guitarist, Jerry Garcia! Although he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader of the band. Enjoy this documentary about Garcia & band member David Grisman at http://ow.ly/UlLb50FFNwL!