Scores and charts, circa 1970s-1990s
Scope and Contents
This series contains original and arranged music—handwritten, printed, and photocopied— for big and small bands. Most material is undated but generally represents Lewis's book from the late 1970s forward following a fire that destroyed most of his older arrangements. Many charts are assigned numbers; some works appear multiple times throughout the collection under various numbers and/or in combination with other pieces, suggesting their inclusion in more than one performance set.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1970s-1990s
Creator
- From the Collection: Lewis, Sabby (1914-1994) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research by appointment, with the exception of one scrapbook in Series 3 due to fragility. 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.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Retained in original order. This series reflects Lewis's dual organizational method, as he maintained copies of arrangements by instrument as well as by work.
Repository Details
Part of the Berklee Archives Repository