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Composition (music)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Benedict J. Pullo, Jr. papers, 1925-1980s

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: BCA-054
Abstract

Personal papers of musician, composer, bandleader, and educator Benedict J. Pullo, Jr. (1906-1996), including published and unpublished compositions and related copyright documentation, as well as audio recordings, clippings, and ephemera.

Dates: 1925-1980s
Found in: Berklee Archives

Dave Samuels papers, 1958-2019

 Collection
Identifier: BCA-055
Abstract

The papers of American vibraphonist and Berklee faculty member Dave Samuels (1948-2019) primarily pertain to Samuels's performance and recording activities between the 1970s and 2010s. Materials include scores and charts, commercial and unpublished recordings, music studies and teaching materials, and biographical material and ephemera.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1958-2022
Found in: Berklee Archives

Jazz in the Classroom recordings and scores, 1958-1976

 Collection
Identifier: BCA-053
Abstract This collection comprises the original vinyl recordings and printed study scores for the Jazz in the Classroom series produced from 1958-1976. The educational series featured music composed, arranged, and performed by Berklee students to demonstrate jazz writing and performance techniques and to showcase the outstanding students of the day. The fully digitized collection is available ...
Dates: 1958-1976
Found in: Berklee Archives

Julius Eichberg collection, 1864-2008

 Collection
Identifier: BCB-013
Abstract

Material by and about the Boston Conservatory's founder, Julius Eichberg, president of the institution from 1867 until his death in 1893. Includes copies of published scores and method books, as well as images of and secondary resources about Eichberg.

Dates: 1864-2008; Majority of material found within 1864-1893
Found in: Berklee Archives

Laurdine Kenneth (Pat) Patrick, Jr. papers, 1927-2012

 Collection
Identifier: BCA-044
Abstract

The personal papers of American saxophonist, composer, and educator Laurdine Kenneth “Pat” Patrick, Jr. (1929-1991). Patrick’s papers include published and unpublished compositions and arrangements, teaching materials, correspondence, clippings, programs, and photographs that reflect Patrick’s career as a musician with Sun Ra’s Arkestra, a theatrical composer, and the leader of the Baritone Saxophone Retinue.

Dates: 1927-2012
Found in: Berklee Archives

Renick Ross papers, 1946-2022

 Collection
Identifier: BCA-056
Abstract

The papers of American composer, poet, artist, and craftsman Renick E. Ross (1940-2012) primarily pertain to Ross’s composing activities between the 1960s and 2011. Materials primarily include unpublished manuscripts, unpublished sound recordings, and biographical material.

Dates: 1946-2022
Found in: Berklee Archives

Tibor Pusztai papers, 1950-2016

 Collection
Identifier: BCA-040
Abstract

The personal papers of Hungarian-American violinist, violist, composer, conductor, and educator Tibor Pusztai (1946-2016), who taught at Berklee College of Music from 1994-2015. Pusztai’s papers include published and unpublished compositions and arrangements, teaching materials, correspondence, recordings, clippings, and programs.

Dates: 1950-2016
Found in: Berklee Archives

Woody Herman big band charts collection, 1946-1988

 Collection
Identifier: BCA-042
Abstract

Collection of charts and scores used by Woody Herman and his various big bands, originally compiled by Woody Herman and later used, expanded, and maintained by the Berklee College of Music Ensemble department. Composers and arrangers include Alan Broadbent, Alf Clausen, Tony Klatka, and Dave Lalama, among others. Many of the charts in this collections are originals with added pencil annotations.

Dates: 1946-1998
Found in: Berklee Archives