Barlow Endowment for Music Composition commissions and other materials
Scope and Contents
Collection contains materials pertaining to the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition. The majority of this collection are materials from annual competitions. There are also scans of competition scores, competition promotional flyers and pamphlets, and correspondence regarding the Endowment. These materials have been compiled over the years, after each competition. Currently dates range from 1984-2011.
Dates
- 1984-2011
Creator
- Barlow Endowment for Music Composition (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Barlow Endowment for Music Composition commissions and other materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Administrative History
The Barlow Endowment for Music Composition (1984- ) administers composition competitions and aids the development of excellent composers.
Through the support of Milton and Gloria Barlow, Brigham Young University established the Barlow Endowment in 1984. The organization has three focuses to encourage the growth and development of composers: The Barlow International Competition, The Barlow Commissions, and the Barlow LDS Composer Grants. The disposition of funds is decided members of the board of directors and board of advisors. The Barlow International Organization offers substantial prizes annually to composers from all over the world, in various areas of music. The Barlow Commissions is intended to produce a new work annually, including composition and performance. The commission goes to cover both cost of the musicians and to compensate the composer. The LDS Composer Grants are to aid the educational costs of composers belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Extent
26 boxes ((13 linear ft.) )
15 oversize ((24.9 linear ft.) )
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in three series: 1. Barlow Endowment for Musical Composition promotional material, 1986-2006. 2. Barlow Endowment for Musical Composition correspondence, 1993-2006. 3. Barlow Endowment for Musical Composition commissions, 1984-2011.
Custodial History
Donated by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition, corporate body, annually since 1984.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Barlow Endowment for Music Composition; annually since 1984.
Appraisal
Archives of local organizations with working relations with Brigham Young University, (Section IV.a.i.5 Music Special Collections Development Policy September 2010).
Processing Information
Processed; Jenna Faulkner, Music Special Collections Research Assistant; Feburary 2014.
- Title
- Register of Barlow Endowment for Music Composition commissions and other materials
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Jenna Faulkner
- Date
- 2014 February 10
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States