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Brigham Young University. Department of Music

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1920 - 1998

Biography

Department of Music (1920-1998) was responsible for teaching a variety of courses in music.

The Department of Music was established and made a department within the School of Arts and Sciences in 1920 when the Church Teachers College was split. It was transferred to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1921, then to the College of Fine Arts in 1925, before becoming part of the College of Arts and Communications in 1964. The department was renamed the School of Music in 1998. Department chairs included Florence Jepperson (1920-1946), Leroy F. Robertson (1946-1948), John R. Halliday (1948-1959), Crawford Gates (1960-1966), A. Harold Goodman (1966-1981), James A. Mason (1981-1983), K. Newell Dayley (1983- 1994), and Clyn D. Barrus (1994-1998).

The department was administered by a department chair, under the direction of a college dean. The department was associated with various colleges, including the School of Arts and Sciences (1920-1921), the College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1925), the College of Fine Arts (1925-1964), and the College of Fine Arts and Communications (1964-1998).

The courses included basic voice, choir, military band, piano, orchestra, band, solfeggio, and composition. Private courses were available to students at an additional cost in violin, clarinet, and cornet. Beginning in 1921 music theory courses were added to the curriculum.

Citation:
BYU Organization History, via WWW, accessed 2013 May 30 (responsible for teaching variety of courses in music including basic voice, choir, military band, piano, orchestra, band, solfeggio, and composition; private courses were available to students at an additional cost in violin, clarinet, and cornet; 1921 music theory courses were added to the curriculum; department was administered by a department chair, under the direction of a college dean; department was associated with various colleges, including the School of Arts and Sciences (1920-1921), the College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1925), the College of Fine Arts (1925-1964), and the College of Fine Arts and Communications (1964-1998); established and made a department within the School of Arts and Sciences in 1920 when the Church Teachers College was split; transferred to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1921, then to the College of Fine Arts in 1925, before becoming part of the College of Arts and Communications in 1964; renamed the School of Music in 1998; department chairs included Florence Jepperson (1920-1946), Leroy F. Robertson (1946-1948), John R. Halliday (1948-1959), Crawford Gates (1960-1966), A. Harold Goodman (1966-1981), James A. Mason (1981-1983), K. Newell Dayley (1983- 1994), Clyn D. Barrus (1994-1998)).

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Music budget records, 1987-1992

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

Materials include information regarding the budget of the School of Music. Dated 1987-1992.

Dates: 1987-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5402, School of Music records / School of Music administrative assistant files

Department of Music files on education, 1983-1997

 Series
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials include files concerning music majors, classes, various educational programs and degree programs, and workshops and seminars. Dated 1983-1997.

Dates: 1983-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5402, School of Music 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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5402, School of Music records / School of Music administrative assistant files

Department of Music records on donors, 1980-1992

 Series — Carton 8: Series 9; Series 10 [Barcode: 31197235221840]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Materials include records and files on individual donors, including files from the Steiner estate. Dated 1980-1992.

Dates: 1980-1992
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5402, School of Music records

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5402, School of Music records / School of Music correspondence

Florence Jepperson Madsen biographical material and memorabilia, 1906-1973

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains articles, news clippings, programs, anthems, personal histories, poetry, resumes, transcripts, tributes, song notes, yearbooks, biographical information, school materials, funeral register, and autograph books.

Dates: 1906-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

Florence Jepperson Madsen memorabilia and certificates, 1901-1964

 Sub-Series — Box 7: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233245262], Folder: 3-4
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains certificates, membership records, diplomas and honorary degrees, friendship bonds, plaques, distinguished service award, and other material.

Dates: 1901-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

Florence Jepperson Madsen music arrangements, approximately 1900-1976

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231242097], Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains Madsen's arrangements of hymns and other religious music.

Dates: approximately 1900-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

Florence Jepperson Madsen music collection, approximately 1900-1976

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231242097], Folder: 10
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of music composed by others, including Drift and Dream, Woodland Calls, and The Master Guides.

Dates: approximately 1900-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

Florence Jepperson Madsen music composition notebooks, approximately 1900-1976

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231242097], Folder: 8-9
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains manuscript books one and two, and Romanza manuscripts and work papers.

Dates: approximately 1900-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 571, Franklin and Florence Jepperson Madsen papers / Florence Jepperson Madsen papers

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