Thomas Tatton collection of music scores, 1896-2008
Scope and Contents
Papers on various composers collected by Thomas Tatton. Mainly contains scores, but also letters, notes, and other ephemera that accompanies the scores. Several scores are photocopies. Materials dated 1896-2008. Older materials likely reproduced but dated according to the original production of the score.
Dates
- Creation: 1896-2008
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
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.
Extent
2 boxes
2 oversize boxes
3 oversize boxes
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Tatton, Thomas (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States