Thomas Tatton collection of audio recordings, 1981-1989

Series

Identifier: MSS 8307 Series 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains audiocassette recordings and one commercially produced phonograph record, collected by Thomas Tatton. Audio recordings are of various viola congress conferences in the United States and Canada. Dated 1981-1989.

Dates

Creation: 1981-1989

Creator

Tatton, Thomas (creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

From the Collection:

Thomas Tatton was born on October 14, 1943. Tatton is a violist, teacher, and adjudicator for solo, chamber and orchestral music. He served as president of the American Viola Society from 1994-1998. He was formerly a director of Whittier College and recieved a D.M.A. from University of Illinois. Tatton wrote a monograph for first year teaching entitled "Connecting the Dots" in 2003 and in 2005. He was named Orchestra Educator of the Year by the California Music Educators Association, and was named Outstanding Educator of the Year in 2011 by CMEA Bay Section. From 2006 to 2009, Tatton served as vice president of the International Viola Society. In 2021, Tatton recieved the Dwight Pounds award from the American Viola Society for Lifetime Distinguished Service Contributions. As of 2025, Tatton was a resident of Santa Barbara, California.