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University of North Texas. College of Music

 Organization

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

Anshel Brusilow Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-119
Scope and Contents The collection consists of 8 boxes of orchestral works which Brusilow selected primarily from the performing library of what was then the UNT School of Music. Most selections are core repertory from major composers, but less well-known works include Carlton Cooley's Vexations, Bill Holcombe's Hey Look Me Over, Robert Kurka's The Good Soldier Schweik Suite, Benjamin Lees' ...
Dates: 1950-1970; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/2008
Found in: Music Library

College of Music

 Collection
Identifier: U0478
Abstract

Records, publications, artifacts, and photographs concerning the music program at the University of North Texas.

Dates: 1956-2015; Majority of material found in 1994-2010; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/2013

David M. Schimmel

 Collection
Identifier: 06-058
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the papers of David M. Schimmel, including compositions and teaching materials.

Dates: Date unknown
Found in: Music Library

Dr. William P. Latham Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-040
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of about 50 boxes of Latham's compositions and papers.

Dates: 1938-2002
Found in: Music Library

Edward Baird Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-031
Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of audio recordings of performances by Baird, along with a few other performers; and two books of Jewish liturgical settings and sacred music.

Dates: 1970-1985
Found in: Music Library

Gene Hall Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-041
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of sixteen boxes of papers, correspondence, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, and music for jazz ensembles of various sizes, as well as one piece of realia.

Dates: 1944-1993
Found in: Music Library

J. Frank Lively Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-094
Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of photos, along with proofs for a plaque in honor of Leon Breeden, graphics for a plaque for Kenton Hall in the Music Building, Stan Kenton memorabilia, a large black-and-white poster of John F. Kennedy, a plaque in honor of J. Frank and Mary Lively from the UNT Jazz Studies division, a bust of Stan Kenton, and other ephemera.

Dates: 1950-1979; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 02/09/2015
Found in: Music Library

Jack Roberts Recordings and Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 06-028
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two boxes of reel-to-reel tapes, cassettes, photographs, programs, and newspaper clippings from former UNT piano professor Jack Roberts, who served on the music faculty from 1957-1999.  Reel-to-reel tapes comprise most of the collection, and are primarily of Roberts' own performances in solo and ensemble settings, along with some performances by students and colleagues.

Dates: 1924-1995; Majority of material found in 1964-1995
Found in: Music Library

Jazz Studies Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-045
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of materials generated by or related to the Jazz Studies program at the University of North Texas College of Music.

Dates: 1947-2008; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 02/19/2013
Found in: Music Library

Larry Austin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-100
Abstract

A collection of compositions and recordings of musical works by Larry Austin (1930 - 2018), a composer and former music professor at UNT.

Dates: 1955-2014; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 03/24/2016
Found in: Music Library

Larry Walz Recordings

 Collection
Identifier: 06-009
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one box of reel-to-reel tape recordings donated by pianist and former faculty member of the College of Music, Larry Walz. Most recordings are of Walz' own performances, but also include students and other performers.

Dates: 1960-1980
Found in: Music Library

Leon Breeden Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-003
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Leon Breeden's extensive, and often self-selected archival materials from his entire career, during which time the One O'Clock Lab Band and the UNT Jazz Studies program rose to international prominence. Also present are personal recordings and writing, compositions, memorabilia, photos, and materials from his time at Texas Christian University, in New York City, and at Grand Prairie High School.

Dates: 1919-2010; Majority of material found in 1950-1982; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/2002
Found in: Music Library

Marceau Myers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: U0168
Abstract

The correspondence, publications and documents from the office of the Dean of the School of Music.

Dates: 1974-1987; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1998

Martin Mailman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-050
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of ten boxes, three of which contain reel-to-reel tape recordings of Mailman's work, along with a fourth box which includes works by other composers and concerts and recitals featuring his wife, Mary Nan Mailman. Boxes 5 through 10 were received in November of 2016, and are awaiting processing.

Dates: 1956-1986
Found in: Music Library

Maudell Baker Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-141
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of three boxes of materials related to Maudell Baker's life and career.

Dates: 1921-2019; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 07/23/2019
Found in: Music Library

Merrill Ellis Music Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-067
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 53 boxes of performance materials for all of Ellis' works: tapes, cassettes, slides, films, instructions, masters, etc. Also included are tapes of historical importance such as the John Cage Lecture, the Roy Harris Informal Evening, and a tape of Ellis discussing plans for the construction of the current Music Building.

Dates: 1960-1981
Found in: Music Library

Michael Collins Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-055
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 23 boxes containing papers and materials related to research for Collins’ many publications.

Dates: 1977-2008
Found in: Music Library

Moon Maids Instantaneous Recordings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-127
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one box of instantaneous sound discs of radio programs and live performances featuring the Moonmaids and the Swingtet (sometimes "Swingtette"), which was the forerunner to the Moonmaids at the University of North Texas. A few related performers (Page Cavanaugh Trio) are also present.

Dates: 1944-1949
Found in: Music Library

Murchison Performing Arts Center Planning Documents Collection

 Collection
Identifier: U0727
Abstract

Materials that were used to prepare an exhibit on the development of the Murchison Performing Arts Center.

Dates: 1995-1999; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/2012

Nova Ensemble Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-154
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of nine boxes of materials relating to rehearsals and performances by the Nova music ensemble, including scores, parts, and audio tapes (reel-to-reel and cassette). Compositions range from twentieth-century classics to pieces commissioned by Nova and the University of North Texas’s College of Music. Some scores are accompanied by notes from the composer or reference recordings.

Dates: 1963-2010; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 08/26/2021
Found in: Music Library

Paula Homer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-103
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 17 boxes of media from UNT Opera performances directed by Prof. Homer, and other materials related to her career with the UNT College of Music.

Dates: 1991-2009; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 08/04/2016
Found in: Music Library

Richard Dufallo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-054
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 21 boxes of scores, correspondence, audio and video recordings, photographs, and materials for his book, Trackings.

Dates: 1919-2000
Found in: Music Library

Robert L. Marquis, Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-079
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two boxes of photos, band parts, and saxophone method books from Robert L. Marquis, Jr., dating from his time with the Aces of Collegeland.

Dates: 1925-1935; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 04/16/2014
Found in: Music Library

Silvio and Isabel Scionti Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-044
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one box of scores and manuscripts, both published and unpublished, programs, newspaper clippings, and photographs related to the careers of Silvio and Isabel Scionti.

Dates: 1926-1943
Found in: Music Library

Stefan Bardas Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 06-096
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of reel-to-reel recordings of Stefan Bardas' performances as a concert pianist.

Dates: 1961-1981; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 04/27/2015
Found in: Music Library

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Subject
Jazz 6
Piano. 4
Composition (Music)--20th century 3
Photographs 3
Composition (Music) 2