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Primrose International Viola Competition records

 Collection — Carton: 1
Identifier: MSS 7807

Scope and Contents

Collection involves the 2001 and 2003 Primrose Competitions and contains applicant information and applications, judging sheets, repertoire sheets, audiocassette tapes and CD recordings of the auditions, and other miscellaneous paperwork surrounding the organization of the competitions.

Dates

  • 2001
  • 2003

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from Primrose International Viola Competition records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

The Primrose International Viola Competition was first started in 1979, and is an international competition dedicated to promoting William Primrose's vision of furthering artistic excellence in viola performance.

The Primrose Competition is part of the American Viola Society, and available to Viola artists under the age of thirty. It offers cash prizes as well as instruments, and performance opportunities.

Extent

1 carton (1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The original order of the collection has been retained.

Custodial History

Donated by the American Viola Society in August 2006.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; American Viola Society; August 2006.

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; Melissa James; August 2011.

Title
Register of Primrose International Viola Competition records
Status
Completed
Author
Melissa James
Date
2011 August 15
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

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States