Archives Catalogue

Item
1968

Item is an audio recording of CBC radio recording for "The Prodigal Son" at the Guelph Spring Festival in 1968. The Prodigal Son is a music drama by Benjamin Britten / music directed by Nicholas Goldschmidt.

The problem : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 15
Item
1985

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is the concert part for Paul Cram's "The Problem."

The problem : concert pitch

MS-5-16, Box 9, Folder 23
Item
1985

Part of Upstream Music Association fonds

Item is a copy of the concert pitch part for Paul Cram's atonal composition, "The Problem," in three sections.

Cram, Paul

The point of sympathy / by Paul Cram

MS-5-21, Box 13, Folder 2
Item
1997

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is the master of a conductor's score for Paul Cram's The Point of Sympathy for Chamber Orchestra with Improvisor, which includes an instrumentation list on the title page: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in Bb, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets in Bb, 2 french horns, violin1 (8), violin 2 (6), viola (4), cello (4), contrabass (2), marimba, timpani, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, electric cello, piano, accordion, guitar, electric bass, drums.

The point of sympathy : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 4, Folder 6
Item
1997

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item contains a partial score of Paul Cram's "The Point of Sympathy" — pages 3-50; the last four pages are printed on the reverse sides of scrap paper.

The point of sympathy : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 4, Folder 21
Item
1997

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item contains an annotated score of Paul Cram's "The Point of Sympathy." The file includes a handwritten conductor's key and a photocopied key to formings.

The point of sympathy : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 11, Folder 14
Item
1997

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains four copies of Paul Cram's "The Point of Sympathy," for chamber orchestra with improvisers, written for: flute 1 & 2; oboe 1 & 2; clarinet 1 & 2; bassoon 1 & 2; trumpet 1 & 2; French horn 1 & 2; violin 1 & 2; viola; cello; contrabass; marimba; timpani; guitar; drums; accordion; and electric bass. The scores includes a key for forming parts E and F. Two scores are spiral bound, two are loose, and one is marked as a transposed score.

The point of sympathy

MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 48
Item
February 1997

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "The Point of Sympathy" composed by Paul Cram and performed by the Upstream Ensemble with Symphony Nova Scotia and Peter Lieberson conducting. The container label notes that it is copyright Paul Cram 1996 SOCAN.

The other side of air / composed by Sandy Moore

MS-3-35, Box 55, Folder 75
Item
1987

Part of Eyelevel Gallery fonds

Item is a poster for an event held on June 13, 1987, at Eye Level Gallery. This event was part of Ear level by Eye Level music series 87 and featured Astrid Brunner, Ray Grant, Paul Moreau, Peter Moreau and Glen Walton.

The Nova Scotia Mass Choir proudly presents: in pursuit of a dream, a concert of words, music, and dance in the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MS-5-22, OS Box 21, Folder 56
Item
January 16, 1994

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for the Nova Scotia Mass Choir's annual Martin Luther King concert, "In Pursuit of a Dream," with Symphony Nova Scotia, Walter Borden, Penny Evans, Halifax Dance Co., and Bucky Adams.

The Nova Scotia Mass Choir presents: the dream continues... a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MS-5-22, OS Box 21, Folder 62
Item
January 17, 2009

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for Nova Scotia Mass Choir's annual Martin Luther King concert, "The Dream Continues." Directed by Woody Woods. Featuring performances by special guests Gary Beals, Linda Carvery, and Dunnery Bond.

The night bell, CBC broadcast - May 21, 1958 (Tape 2)

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 5
Item
May 21, 1958

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of "The Night Bell/Il Campanello" by CBC Radio Orchestra performed in English translation. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Serafina(soprano). The recording is tape 2 of 2.

The night bell, CBC broadcast - May 21, 1958 (Tape 1)

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 4
Item
May 21, 1958

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of "The Night Bell/Il Campanello" by CBC Radio Orchestra performed in English translation. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Serafina(soprano). The recording is tape 1 of 2.

The navigator : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 1, Folder 13
Item
July 19, 2006

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is the piano, bass and drums parts for Paul Cram's score for the silent film "The Navigator," starring Buster Keaton.

The navigator : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 1, Folder 15
Item
July 19, 2006

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is the treble 1 & 2 parts for Paul Cram's score for the silent film "The Navigator," starring Buster Keaton.

The navigator : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 1, Folder 16
Item
July 19, 2006

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is the piano, bass and drums parts for Paul Cram's score for the silent film "The Navigator," starring Buster Keaton.

The navigator : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 1, Folder 14
Item
July 19, 2006

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is the treble 1&2 part for Paul Cram's score for the silent film "The Navigator," starring Buster Keaton.

The naked ear / Paul Cram

MS-5-21, Box 15, Folder 5
Item
1991

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is Paul Cram's score for reeds 1 & 2, wx7, trumpet, guitar, harp, synth, drumscom (?), comp 1, 2 & 3.

The naked ear : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 3, Folder 4
Item
1991

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a conductor's score for "The Naked Ear," a concert work composed by Paul Cram in 1991 for Upstream Ensemble, which debuted at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on November 24, 1991.

The model serves its master / University of the Air

Item
September 8, 1979

Part of University of the Air

Item is lecture three of University of the Air's "Structures of Sound" series, recorded on September 8, 1979 for broadcast on CJCH-TV. The episode was presented by Dr. Walter Kemp, chairman of the Department of Music at Dalhousie University, and pianist and professor Lynn Stodola. Production staff included Linda Moore, production assistant; John Silver, technical producer; Cy True, director and producer; and Nancy Fraser, national coordinator.

The masters' model / University of the Air

Item
September 8, 1979

Part of University of the Air

Item is lecture two of University of the Air's "Structures of Sound" series, recorded on September 8, 1979 for broadcast on CJCH-TV. The episode was presented by Dr. Walter Kemp, chairman of the Department of Music at Dalhousie University, and pianist and professor Lynn Stodola. Production staff included Linda Moore, production assistant; John Silver, technical producer; Cy True, director and producer; and Nancy Fraser, national coordinator.

The magic order : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 11, Folder 9
Item
2013

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a facsimile score for voice; trumpet; soprano sax/flute; trumpet 2; alto sax; trombone; tenor sax/clarinet; bass trombone; baritone sax/flute; guitar 1; guitar 2; synthesizer 2; piano 1; contrabass 2; drums 2; drums 1; and percussion.

The magic order : [score]

MS-5-21, Oversize Folder 2
Item
2013

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an annotated score of a work first performed by Upstream Orchestra in memory of Steve Lacy on May 18, 2013 at the International Festival de Musique Actuel, which commissioned the work, in Victoriaville, Quebec. The piece was played alongside "Convoy HFX" and "Witch Gong Gang II/10." The Upstream Orchestra included Jeff Reilly, conduction; bass clarinet, Tena Palmer; voice, Rick Waychesko; trumpet, Chris Mitchell; soprano sax/flute, Paul Tynan; trumpet, Kenny MacKay; alto sax, Danny Martin; trombone, Paul Cram; tenor sax/clarinet, Tom Walsh; trombone, Dawn Hatfield; baritone sax, flute, Geordie Haley; guitar, Scott McMillan; guitar, Tim Crofts; synthesizer, Steven Naylor; piano, Lukas Pearse; contrabass-electronics, David Burton; drums, Danny Parker/contrabass, Doug Cameron; drums; and Erin Donovan, percussion.

The top of the score pages are in standard notation and provide the music for different instruments. The bottom half of each page is in graphic notation with symbols noting improvisational cues and solos for each instrument. There also parts for B, Bb, Eb, bass, and drums. There are two pages of smaller visual notations. The score was composed for voice; 2 trumpets; 2 trombones; soprano sax/flute; alto sax; tenor sax/clarinet; baritone sax; piano; synthesizer; 2 guitars; 2 basses; 2 drum sets; and percussion.

The little sweep, op. 45 : songs for the audience

MS-2-26, Box 2, Folder 15
Item
1949

Part of Anthony Pugh fonds

Item is a published copy of the vocal songs in Benjamin Britten's opera "The Little Sweep."

The lines eye : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 5, Folder 19
Item
1982

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an original handwritten composition by Paul Cram.

The life of a cell : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 10, Folder 15
Item
1985

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an original handwritten composition by Paul Cram. At the end of the piece is the direction text, "REPEAT BACKWARDS."

The Jamaica national anthem

MS-5-2, Box 3, Folder 19
Item
[1962?]

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

Item is a piano score for the Jamaican national anthem, "Jamaica, Land We Love," adopted in 1962.

The international gospel festival '92

MS-5-22, OS Folder 4
Item
July 22-26, 1992

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for the International Gospel Festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The festival featured performances by Etta James, Odetta, Walter Borden and God's Trombones, Martin Luther King III, and others.

The immortal coil

MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 46
Item
[between 1990 and 1999]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "The Immortal Coil" composed by Paul Cram and performed by the Upstream Ensemble.

The immortal coil

MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 47
Item
May 13, 1990

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "The Immortal Coil" composed by Paul Cram and performed by the Upstream Ensemble at St. Mary's University.

The hostage act 3

UA-11, Box 1, Video 5
Item
October 1983

Part of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences fonds

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of The Hostage by Brendan Behan, performed from 21 October to 25 October 1983. The item is a recording of act III. The production was directed by Brian McKay and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Productions. The production was staged at Studio One.

The hostage act 2

UA-11, Box 1, Video 4
Item
October 1983

Part of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences fonds

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of The Hostage by Brendan Behan, performed from 21 October to 25 October 1983. The item is a recording of act II. The production was directed by Brian McKay and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Productions. The production was staged at Studio One.

The holy boy : a carol of the nativity

MS-2-26, Box 6, Folder 27
Item
1941

Part of Anthony Pugh fonds

Item is a copy of John Ireland's string arrangement of his choral version of "The Holy Boy," with pencil annotations and analysis by Anthony Pugh.

The gentle airs / Stephen Pedersen : [score]

MS-5-23, Box 3, Folder 27
Item
[ca. 1973]

Part of Stephen Pedersen fonds

Item is a handwritten score by Stephen Pedersen.

The fountain

MS-5-2, Box 3, Folder 28, Item 2
Item
1934

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

The Easter suite: a gospel cantata for orchestra, choir, and soloists

MS-5-22, OS Folder 2
Item
March 22, 1999

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for the world premiere of "The Easter Suite: A Gospel Cantata for Orchestra, Choir, and Soloists," with the Nova Scotia Mass Choir and Symphony Nova Scotia. The concert included featured guest artists Walter Borden, Jeremiah Sparks, and others. Composed and conducted by Woody Woods. Presented by the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in 1999.

The dream continues, a musical tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Honouree Captain George Borden

MS-5-22, OS Box 21, Folder 53
Item
January 18, 2020

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for the Nova Scotia Mass Choir's annual Martin Luther King Concert, "The Dream Continues." The concert honoured retired Captain George Borden and featured guests JRDN, EBC Dancers, and Lenora Simmonds. Directed by Shawn Downey.

The dream continues, a musical tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MS-5-22, OS Box 21, Folder 51
Item
January 13, 2018

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for Nova Scotia Mass Choir's annual Martin Luther King concert, "The Dream Continues." The concert honoured Mr. Lou A. Gannon Jr. and featured guest artist, Jully Black. Directed by Owen Lee.

The dream continues 2016, a musical tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Sylvia Hamilton

MS-5-22, OS Box 21, Folder 33
Item
January 16, 2016

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for the Nova Scotia Mass Choir's annual Martin Luther King concert. The event was held at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on January 16, 2016 and included performances by Dutch Robinson, Erin Costelo, Keonte Beals, and the North Preston Dance Troupe. Directed by Owen Lee.

The Caucasian chalk circle

UA-11, Box 5, Video 29
Item
February 2009

Part of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences fonds

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht as translated by James and Tania Stern, performed from 11 to 14 February 2009. The production was directed by Margot Dionne and produced by DalTheatre with musical direction by Chuck Homewood. The production was staged at the David MacK. Murray Theatre.

The Boston Symphony Ensemble (a miniature symphony orchestra)

MS-5-1, Box 3, Folder 15, Item 4
Item
[ca. 1923]

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is program for the Boston Symphony Ensemble under the direction of Augusto Vannini.

The black pirate : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 1, Folder 9
Item
2007

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is the drum part for Paul Cram's score for the film "The Black Pirate."

The black pirate : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 1, Folder 8
Item
2007

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an annotated piano part for Paul Cram's score for the film "The Black Pirate."

The Astor Theatre Society presents Nova Scotia Mass Choir

MS-5-22, OS Box 21, Folder 36
Item
February 21, 1999

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for a Nova Scotia Mass Choir concert at the Astor Theatre in Liverpool, Nova Scotia on February 21, 1999.

The Arts and Letters Club Constitution : [choral score]

MS-5-1, Box 2, Folder 18
Item
October 1922

Part of John Daniel Logan fonds

Item is a copy of a manuscript for the Arts and Letters Club Constitution song, written for tenor, bass, and chorus in A Major.

The age of reason makes its models / University of the Air

Item
September 8, 1979

Part of University of the Air

Item is lecture one of University of the Air's "Structures of Sound" series, recorded on September 8, 1979 for broadcast on CJCH-TV. The episode was presented by Dr. Walter Kemp, chairman of the Department of Music at Dalhousie University, and pianist and professor Lynn Stodola. Production staff included Linda Moore, production assistant; John Silver, technical producer; Cy True, director and producer; and Nancy Fraser, national coordinator.

Terceiro concerto de piano e orquestra : redução para dois pianos

MS-5-2, Box 2, Folder 4
Item
1956

Part of Ellen Ballon fonds

Item is an autograph manuscript of Heitor Villa-Lobos's reduction for two pianos of his Piano Concerto No. 3, completed in New York in 1956. The composition was commissioned by the Brazilian pianist Arnaldo Estrella.

Villa-Lobos, Heitor

Ten years of sharing the dream, a musical tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Ruth Johnson

MS-5-22, OS Box 21, Folder 49
Item
January 19, 2013

Part of Joy O'Brien fonds

Item is a poster for the Nova Scotia Mass Choir's annual Martin Luther King concert, "Sharing the Dream," at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. The concert featured performances by Charlie A'Court and Shauntay Grant. Directed by Marko Simmonds.

Ten : [part]