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Brigham Young University. School of Music

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1998-

Biography

The School of Music (est. 1998) functions under the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University and provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in various musical fields.

The Department of Music was renamed in 1998 as the School of Music. The school offers degrees in the disciplines of: theory, analysis, aural development, keyboard, sight-singing skills, composition, history, literature, instrumental and vocal performance, conducting, and pedagogy. The school operates under a director who reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Directors have included David M. Randall (1998-2004), Dale E. Monson (2004-2009), Kory Katseanes (2009-2015), and Kirt Saville (2015- ).

Citation:
BYU Organizational History, via WWW, accessed 2012 May 10 (under College of Fine Arts and Communications, degrees in various fields, renamed 1998 from Department of Music, degrees in: theory, analysis, aural development, keyboard, sight-singing skills, composition, history, literature, instrumental and vocal performance, conducting, and pedagogy, director reports to dean, directors David M. Randall (1998-2004), Dale E. Monson (2004-2009), Kory Katseanes (2009-2015), and Kirt Saville (2015-)).

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Music general files, 1985-1993

 Sub-Series — Carton 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 4; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197235221808]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include memoranda, correspondence, newsletters and other materials on computers, and music. Dated 1985-1993.

Dates: 1985-1993

Department of Music records on Reader's files, 1992-1997

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 4; Series 5; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197235221790]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 8 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence regarding Reader's files. Dated 1992-1997.

Dates: 1992-1997

School of Music correspondence, 1992-1998

 Series
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Materials include general correspondence, appreciation letters, dean's correspondence, student correspondence, and correspondence from the Heritage series and Reader's files. Dated 1992-1998.

Dates: 1992-1998

School of Music director's correspondence, 1996-1998

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 4; Series 5; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197235221790]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 8 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence of the director of the School of Music. Dated 1996-1998.

Dates: 1996-1998

School of Music general correspondence, 1993-1998

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 4; Series 5; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197235221790]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 8 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include general correspondence and appreciation letters. Dated 1993-1998.

Dates: 1993-1998

School of Music office records, 1985-2001

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include committee records and class lists, textbook orders, mailing labels, staff meeting minutes and statements, enrollment records, devotional schedules, correspondence, department councils, seminars and workshops, annual performance plan, newsletters, memos, lists, scheduling, curricula. Dated 1985-2001.

Dates: 1985-2001

School of Music records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5402
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence, memoranda, programs, reports, meeting minutes, and other materials concerning the School of Music, including class materials, faculty files, performing group files, and other general office files. Dated 1980-2001.

Dates: 1980-2001

School of Music records on the Heritage series, 1992-1998

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 4; Series 5; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197235221790]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 8 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence and memoranda regarding the Heritage series. Dated 1992-1998.

Dates: 1992-1998

School of Music student correspondence, 1993-1998

 Sub-Series — Carton 3: Series 4; Series 5; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197235221790]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 8 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include student correspondence. Dated 1993-1998.

Dates: 1993-1998

School of Music tour records, 1991-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence, policies, and procedures for performances and tours, and a Chamber Orchestra Tour itinerary. Dated 1991-2000.

Dates: 1991-2000