Skip to main content

Dalton, David (David J.)

 Person

biographical statement

Citation:
ASU digital repository, 2012 (David Dalton PDF of recital program; professor emeritus of viola at BYU; BM and MM degrees in violin at Eastman School of Music; switched to viola after meeting William Primrose; Doctorate in performance from Indiana University; Collaborated with Primrose in writing memoir and two documentaries; co-founder of the PIVA at BYU; editions pulished by C.F. Peters, Oxford, G. Schirmer, Eschig, Doblinger, and Rarities for Strings; articles have appeared in jounals such as STRAD; served as president of American and International Viola Societies; editor of the Journal of the American Viola Society; Retired; teaches, lectures, and researches currently)

College of Fine Arts and Communications History, May 19, 2014 (David Dalton; born in Springville; received first violin at 8; BM in 1957; MM in 1971; mission to Germany; married Donna Glazier)

FamilySearch, May 28, 2014 (David J Dalton in household of Oliver Dalton, "United States Census, 1940"; born 1934; parents Oliver and Jesse Dalton)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

David Dalton professional papers, 1954-2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7891 Series I
Scope and Contents This series contains photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, biographical histories, creative output summaries, music publications, productivity reports, honors, letters of endorsement, student letters, certificates of admittance, published articles, camps, festivals, and institutes attended, lectures given by David Dalton, viola transcriptions, editions, translations, and other materials created by David Dalton during his professional career. Also includes records of David Dalton...
Dates: 1954-2010
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7891, David Dalton papers

Filtered By

  • Subject: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) X

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.