Maynard Ferguson
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Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 149 boxes, most of which contain sets of parts used by the various bands led by Maynard Ferguson from around 1950 through his death in 2006. Scores are also present, along with published arrangements, Thai and Indian music, miscellaneous and/or unidentified materials, and scores reconstructed by Ferguson expert Edward Etkins. Abbreviations: MF = Maynard Ferguson; S = Score; NS = No Score; R = Rhythm section; Mosaic = Released on The Complete Roulette Maynard Ferguson. Numbers refer, in order, to the number of saxophones, trumpets, and trombones in an arrangement. For example, MF/4/3/2/R denotes an arrangement with a part for Maynard Ferguson, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, and a rhythm section.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1948-2006
- Acquisition: Date acquired: 10/00/2008
Creator
- Ferguson, Maynard (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to this collection is provided only by special arrangement. Please contact the Music Library for more information.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Music Library. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Extent
149.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
Organized into six series: (1) Arrangements used by Ferguson and bands; (2) Oversized arrangements and scores; (3) Published arrangements; (4) Thai and Indian music; (5) Miscellaneous and uncategorized; and (6) Edward Etkins scores.
Physical Access Requirements
Collection is housed in the UNT Music Library. Advance notice for use is required. Please contact the Music Library for further information.
Source of Acquisition
Acquisition made possible by the Collins-Binkley Foundation, Inc.
Accruals and Additions
July, 2014: Series 7. June, 2015: Series 8.
Subject
- Ferguson, Maynard (Person)
- Title
- Maynard Ferguson
- Author
- Maristella Feustle
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Music Library Repository
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