The Amherst Public Library at 221 Spring Street continues its mission to spread education and showcase the history of the holiday this year.
“A History of Christmas Holiday Music” begins December 19th at 7:00 PM in the library’s community room.
Hosted by Dr. Joel Keller of North Ridgeville, the event takes an inside look at the holiday’s most famous Christmas carol, according to library public relations consultant Becky Denes.
“We’ve had Dr. Keller here for various programs in the past, but this is the first time he’s presented ‘A History of Christmas Holiday Music,'” said Denneth.
This isn’t the first time Keller has worked in the music field.
He offers a variety of music and popular culture programs to libraries, senior centers and other institutions.
The event is free and open to the public.
Registration for the event is encouraged but not required.
To register, Denes asks patrons to visit the online calendar on the library’s website, amherstpubliclibrary.org, or call the library at 440-988-4230.
“Keller discusses the history of music as a genre, tracing its early roots to the 20th century,” she said. “The program is a multimedia presentation and includes examples of Christmas music from different eras.”
An overview of the event on Keller’s library website explains: From there, the first written carol appeared between his 1350 and his 1550. ”
Keller will return to the library on February 16th at 7pm to feature the music of Queen of Soul’s Aretha Franklin.