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Printing Sounds
Join us for a ‘listen, print, sing’ and learn about the Bodleian’s collections of missionary archives, tonic sol-fa, and printing.
A talk will explore examples of printing and archival materials from East and southern Africa that illustrate the use of printing and tonic sol-fa in nineteenth-century missionary work.
Participants will learn to print the music of a hymn in Tonic sol-fa and then have a go at singing through it.
The session is led by Philip Burnett, University of York, and Bodleian staff. All levels of ability are welcome. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Date:
13 November 2025, 14:00
Venue:
Weston Library, Broad Street OX1 3BG
Venue Details:
Blackwell Hall
Speaker:
Dr Philip Burnett (University of York)
Organising department:
Bodleian Libraries
Organiser:
Centre for the Study of the Book
Organiser contact email address:
csb@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/nov25/printing-sounds
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Alexandra Franklin
