JLP original compositions, handwritten originals and copies

File — Box: JLP-23

Identifier: JLP-23-24

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The personal papers of American saxophonist, clarinetist, and educator John D. LaPorta (1920-2004), who taught at Berklee College of Music from 1959-1985. LaPorta’s papers include published and unpublished compositions and arrangements, teaching materials, correspondence, clippings, programs, assorted writings, photographs, awards, and performance recordings collected by LaPorta over the course of his career a performer and teacher. Audiovisual formats include CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassettes, and reel to reel tape of both live and recorded performances, as well as ear training and other pedagogical materials. These materials were compiled by his children, Karen Burnham, Donna Marks, John LaPorta Jr., and Jeannette McCarthy, after his death on May 12th, 2004.

Dates

Creation: 1940-2004

Creator

From the Collection: LaPorta, John (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research by appointment. Advance notice is required for access because materials are stored offsite.

Audiovisual recordings have not been transferred. Patrons may view an item’s original container and/or carrier, but the recordings themselves are not available for playback due to preservation concerns. Patrons may request access to viewing/listening copies via onsite appointment, however recordings on obsolete formats may not be available. Contact Archives staff for further information.