Skip to main content

Young Ambassadors (Musical group)

 Organization

Administrative History

Young Ambassadors (est. 1970) is a song and dance performing group from Brigham Young University.

In 1970, the Young Ambassadors performed for the first time internationally at Japan's Expo. Since then they have travelled and performed in more than 56 nations, and for such people as the prime minister of India, the queen of Thailand, and the King and Queen of Jordan. They perform contemporary music and dance and showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre.

Citation:
youngambassadors.byu.edu, via WWW, Oct. 1, 2014 (Young Ambassadors; Japan Expo in 1970; more than 65 nations; prime minister of India, queen of Thailand, King and Queen of Jordan; contemporary music and dance; showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre)

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Dee Winterton papers on Artists-in-Schools Program, approximately 1935-1984

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include Artists-in-Schools Program information, memos, National Dance Association materials, newspaper clippings, correspondence, class rolls, and other materials. Topics discussed in these materials include FYI notices from Charles Reinhart Management, Inc., letters from the National Dance Association, and calendars for the 1980-1981 school year. Dated approximately 1935-1984.

Dates: approximately 1935-1984

Dee Winterton papers on Artists-in-Schools Program and Brigham Young University performing groups, approximately 1935-1984

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to the Artists-in-Schools Program, the National Dance Association, the Young Ambassadors, World of Dance, Homecoming Spectacular, and Orchesis. Includes schedules for Young Ambassadors' performances throughout the United States and the world, and FYI packets from Charles Reinhart Management, Inc. Dated approximately 1935-1984.

Dates: approximately 1935-1984

Dee Winterton papers on Artists-in-Schools Program touring and residency groups, 1972-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains publicity, programs, teaching notes, articles on dance, residency notes, plays, correspondence, itineraries and schedules, personnel information, rosters and address lists, ads and flyers, information sheets, contact lists, lesson outlines, reports, and other materials. Topics discussed in the materials include required policies for performing groups given by the National Endowment for the Arts, and schedules for Dee Winterton's performance groups. Dated 1972-1980.

Dates: 1972-1980

Dee Winterton papers on Brigham Young University performing groups, 1970-1984

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 5 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, tour agreements, dates, and itineraries, photos, maps, tour notes, resource lists, memos and meeting minutes, programs, music, show notes, performance lineups, class competency requirements, costume ideas, articles on dance, service awards, posters, and certificates for the Young Ambassadors, World of Dance, Homecoming Spectacular, and Orchesis. Topics include tour schedules for the Young Ambassadors for their performances in regions including...
Dates: 1970-1984

Dee Winterton papers on Sundance, 1974-1977

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 7
Scope and Contents Contains photographs and slides of unnamed individuals, transcripts for the introduction to the Sundance Summer Theatre program, programs for the Sundance Summer Theatre, catalog, clippings, publications, cast biographies for cast members including Cliff Keuter, receipts, schedules, contract and royalty information, correspondence, budgets and checks from donors to Sundance, publicity, guest lists, workshop ads, and newspapers from Sundance. It also includes two film reels containing films...
Dates: 1974-1977

Performing Arts Management records on the Young Ambassadors, 1973-1976, 1992-1999, 2002-2004

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1136 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Includes slides, correspondence, schedules, itineraries, financial records, contracts, and other materials concerning tours in North America, Asia, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, Germany, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, the Mediterranean, Spain, Morocco, Tunis, and South America, 1992-2004.

Dates: 1973-1976; 1992-1999; 2002-2004