Mack Wilberg papers on University of Southern California and education, approximately 1973-1988
Scope and Contents
Contains all materials relation to Mack Wilberg's education, the majority from his graduate program at the University of Southern California. He was also the director of several choirs, including the choir of the United Methodist Church. Contained in the subseries are personal school papers, fliers and performance programs. There are also publications and newspaper clippings. Dates range approximately 1973-1988.
Dates
- approximately 1973-1988
Creator
- Wilberg, Mack (composer, Person)
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 the Mack Wilberg collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Dr. Mack Wilberg (born 1955) is a world renowned composer and director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Wilberg was raised in Castle Dale, Utah. He learned the piano and became a gifted clarinetist. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Korea and was part of a missionary vocal group called New Horizons. Wilberg attend Brigham Young University and received his bachelor's degree. He received his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California. He became a professor at Brigham Young University and conducted the Concert Choir and Men's Chorus. In May 1999 Wilberg was appointed to associate director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Temple Square Chorale conductor. On March 28, 2008, he was appointed director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Extent
2 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States