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An interview in Carlisle Pennsylvania at Dickinson College with Libby Larsen discussing her cycle 'Try me good King'

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Happy Birthday to our Composer of the Month, William Grant Still! Born this day in 1895, we celebrate him for his vast output of music and his impact on the classical music world today. Check out the link in our bio to his website, which includes the

Our Poet of the Month for May 2023 is Countee Cullen! Similar to William Grant Still, Countee Cullen was an American author and poet during the 20th century, in particular the Harlem Renaissance. William Grant Still set some of Countee Cullen's poetr

Our Composer of the Month for May 2023 is William Grant Still! He was an American composer of the 20th century who composed over 200 works including art songs, ballets, symphonies, and operas. Check back tomorrow to see who our Poet of the Month is!

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