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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 24 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Music performance groups, 1973-1996

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1226 Series 5
Scope and Contents Contains materials related to performances of the Department of Music. This not only includes performances planned and executed by the Department of Music, but also performances of visiting artists and groups. Also includes a program from the Young Ambassadors from year 1986. Each performance indcludes correspondence, primarily for planning the activity, but also thank you letters after the correspondence. Handbills and posters that were created for the performance are included and some...
Dates: 1973-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1226, Department of Music records

Don L. Earl photographs and slides, 1952-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7836 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs and slides of various productions, including Masked Ball, La Triviata, HMS Pinafore, Sweethearts, Merry Widow, Mikado, Rigoletto, Lakme, Martha, The Marriage of Figaro, Golden Goose, Marriage by Lantern, Carmen, and other opera performances and tours, 1952-1976.

Dates: 1952-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7836, Don L. Earl papers

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

Florence Jepperson Madsen music compositions, approximately 1900-1976

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains published words and music, just published music, published arrangements, manuscripts of words and music, and vocal and instrumental compositions.

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 manuscripts, approximately 1900-1976

 Sub-Series — Box 6: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197231242097], Folder: 7
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains working copies of All Service Ranks the Same With God; Come Unto Me; Home Sweet Home; Still, Still With Thee; and an untitled manuscript. Materials date from between approximately 1880 and 1976.

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 oversized photographs, 1914-1967

 Sub-Series — Oversize 10: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3
Identifier: UA 571 Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Dates: 1914-1967
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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