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Composition (Music)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Barlow Endowment for Music Composition commissions and other materials

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8381
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

Jan F. Dalby collection on Phil and Barbara Joyce Magnuson Dalby

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8544
Content Description

Contains materials documenting the family history of the Dalby and Magnussen family, including ancestors and descendants information and photographs; and films and scores of music that Phil Dalby wrote, led, and performed. Dated 1921-2014.

Dates: 1921-2014

Robert P. Manookin

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7821
Scope and Contents

Materials consist of manuscript scores written and arranged by Robert P. Manookin. The music is primarily vocal music, both sacred and secular, instrumental arrangements primarily for organ or keyboard, with occasional other orchestrations, and large scale ensemble works. Dated approximately 1935-1997.

Dates: approximately 1935-1997

David H. Sargent papers and musical works

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8294
Scope and Contents

This collection contains the musical compositions and arrangements as well as a few papers of David H. Sargent. The Musical compositions are a combination of completed works and school assignments. The compositions are in the form of manuscripts, photocopies, final editions, published copies, scores and parts. There is a variety of genres and orchestrations. The resulting collection include programs and recordings in the form of compact discs. Dates range 1964-2012.

Dates: 1964-2012