Hello everyone!
This is the inaugural entry of the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library music blog. I just wanted to take care of a brief introduction to the blog and the author before any of the really cool entries hit. I suppose the first order of business is to explain who “I” is/am.
The author/housekeeper of the blog is me: Ben Sobel, the Athenaeum’s music intern. I’m a rising junior in the class of 2011 at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla and a dedicated musician. I am first and foremost a jazz saxophonist, but also a guitar player (I also dabble in other woodwind and stringed instruments). The Athenaeum is generously letting me write this blog about their superb concerts, artists, and collections.
…and that’s exactly what I plan to do. This blog will, over time, feature articles previewing upcoming events, recapping past ones, and detailing new additions – or old standards – in the Athenaeum’s collection. A “Pick of the Week” section is also coming soon; here, I’ll pick an album from the Athenaeum’s music collection that I particularly enjoy, and tell you why it’s so outstanding.
I’m looking forward to working on this blog – make sure to check back weekly for new additions. Thanks for reading!
- Ben
