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Chris McEachron posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Sheet Music in Exhibits
Hello everybody! I'm curious about museums that have sheet music paired with musical instruments in hands on exhibits. We have a piano in one of our spaces, and like to have some easy examples of sheet music out for kids to see and interact with. We've been using open source very simple songs (think "Mary Had a Little Lamb" etc). However, we've been interested in getting some more relevant songs. Does anybody have experience with sheet music copyright laws? Would purchasing a sheet music...
Emily Miranker posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 at 10:06 AM
IMLS Needs Museums’ Help with upcoming national museum survey
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) seeks volunteers to participate in interviews about the upcoming first-ever nationally representative survey of museums, the National Museum Survey (NMS)!
What you need to know:
- IMLS’ contractors ICF and Ebony need 24 museum leaders and administrators to help ensure...
Rachel Dody posted a reply on Re: Help - “Children’s museums don’t belong on ...
Monday, Jun 24, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Said: Thank you! I very much appreciate you taking the time to give advice and share your wisdom with me.
Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Help - “Children’s museums don’t belong on ...
Monday, Jun 24, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Said: Although we are not a Children's Museum, we do have exhibits for all ages and encourage children to come visit. We are also right on the water, next door to a highly contested property that was the subject of multiple lawsuits (th...
Laura Burton posted a reply on Re: Help - “Children’s museums don’t belong on ...
Monday, Jun 24, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Said: Yikes. My first response is this sounds like something one person said who thinks a children's museum is an indoor playground, so I wouldn't take it too much to heart, but I agree it's wise to be prepared and it lets you highlight the v...
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