If you are accessing this page via a mobile device, click on the "Register" button above and then scroll down and click "Full Site" at the bottom of your screen to open the registration form if it does not open automatically. 

Please join us on Thursday, November 17, for the next installment in the popular new Mary Talks series. This Mary Talk will feature Dr. Kevin Bartram, UMW Philharmonic Orchestra director, discussing his recent research work, “Unearthing America’s Musical Treasures” and stay for the free dessert reception held immediately after the Mary Talk.

Working with a national research team in tandem with the Music Division of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., Dr. Bartram recently kicked off a project to find American classical masterworks that have been long forgotten. The project involves a research team from around the country—including three current UMW students—conducting both online and onsite research into orchestral works that are unknown to the public. 

The Library of Congress’ Music Division has the largest music library in the world. Of these holdings, 10 million are of American music, with 75 percent uncatalogued or digitized. The research team will comb through the extensive archives at the Library of Congress with the goal of rediscovering these American symphonic music hidden gems. 

Although it is free to attend the Mary Talk, your registration is required. We look forward to seeing you there!