NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 11, 2023) — The New Rochelle Public Library in New Rochelle, NY, has recently received a generous donation of nearly 200 music scores from local resident Louise Edeiken. Ms. Edeiken, a retired music teacher and accomplished singer and actress, had accumulated a significant collection of music over the years for her personal and professional use. Unsure of what to do with her collection, she reached out to the library, hoping to find a new home for it where it would be well used and appreciated.
Ms. Edeiken’s donation of musical theatre scores, vocal selections, and composer anthologies greatly enhances the Library’s offerings in the area of music, providing patrons with a wider selection of scores and resources to explore. The donation includes rare materials that were previously unavailable in any other libraries in Westchester, making this a valuable resource for both music students and enthusiasts.
“We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Edeiken for her generous donation,” said Library Director Tom Geoffino. “Her collection will be a valuable resource for our patrons, and we are thrilled to have added a significant number of items to our collection that were previously unavailable in any other libraries in Westchester.”
Ms. Edeiken is not only a highly accomplished singer and actress with a notable career in musical theatre and opera, but also a talented author, artist, and gardener. She has performed on Broadway and regionally, and often under Leonard Bernstein’s baton during the last ten years of his life. Her one-woman show Bernstein – Broadway and Beyond was performed to international acclaim.
The New Rochelle Public Library welcomes community donations of materials that enhance its collections and programming. For more information on how to donate, please visit the library’s website or contact the library directly. The Library is a community resource that seeks to improve the life of every citizen in the city and offers a comprehensive print and digital collection, up-to-date technology for public use, and a wide range of community services and programs tailored to a diverse audience.
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