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Paul Cram fonds

MS-5-21
Fonds
[196-] - 2018

Fonds comprises records created and collected by Paul Cram that document his work as a composer and musician. Record types include primarily music scores and parts — printed and handwritten — composed by Paul Cram for orchestra, small ensemble, jazz quartet and solo instruments. There are also sound recordings (CD and cassette tape) and posters and programs.

Cram, Paul

List of Paul Cram compositions sent to Canadian Music Centre

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 9
Item
2016

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a list of Paul Cram's scores sent to the Canadian Music Centre in Toronto, Ontario in August 2016.

Media reviews of Paul Cram

MS-5-21, Box 6, Folder 3
File
1978 - 2015

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains photocopied reviews for performances and recordings by Paul Cram.

Paul Cram's contracts and labour agreements

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 5
File
1984 - 2014

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File includes contracts between Paul Cram and Toronto Musicians' Association; the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada; Productions Traquen'art; SOCAN; and Les Disques Victo/Victo Records.

Letter to Paul Cram from the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies regarding the renewal of the name Undercurrent Recordings

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 7
Item
2014

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Letter from Library and Archives Canada to Paul Cram regarding legal deposit of Canadian sound recordings for Beyond Benghazi

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 6
Item
2010

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Round one : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 6
File
2009

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for concert, Eb and Bb instruments.

Revolutions 2008 : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 3, Folder 12
Item
2008

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a score is for violin, trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, bass clarinet, guitar, piano, electric bass and drums.

Eye of the storm : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 13
File
[between 1987 and 2008]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for "Eye of the Storm," composed by Paul Cram for the Paul Cram Orchestra,and include: alto saxophone (reed 1), tenor saxophone (reed 2), clarinet (reed 2), bass clarinet (reed 3), trombone, cello, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

Taiwanese bootleg : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 14
File
[between 1987 and 2008]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for "Taiwanese Bootleg," by Paul Cram for the Paul Cram Orchestra, and include: alto saxophone (reed 1); tenor saxophone (reed 2); bass clarinet (reed 3); trombone; cello; trumpet; piano, guitar; bass; and drums.

Drums parts for Paul Cram Orchestra works

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 16
File
[between 1987 and 2008]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains drum parts for Paul Cram compositions for the Paul Cram Orchestra, including "High Ground"; "Walkin' the Wall"; "Zebra Zone"; "Have a Heart"; "Campin Out"; "Life of Crime"; "Trouble in Paradise"; "Immortal Coil"; and "Urban Desperado." There is also a page of handwritten notes for "Kafka's Chair" and loose sheets of manuscript scores for "Side Order from B-flat Restaurant" and "March of the Philistines" for concert-pitch instruments.

Revolutions 2008 : [score and part]

MS-5-21, Box 5, Folder 1
File
2008

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a score and annotated trumpet part for Paul Cram's "Revolutions 2008." The score is for violin, trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, bass clarinet, guitar, piano, electric bass and drums.

Tip of the iceberg : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 15
File
[between 1987 and 2008]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for "Tip of the Iceberg," composed by Paul Cram for the Paul Cram Orchestra, and include: soprano saxophone (reed 1); tenor saxophone (reed 2); bass clarinet (reed 3); trombone; cello; trumpet; piano, guitar; bass; and drums.

Publicity and performance photographs of Paul Cram

MS-5-21, Box 6, Folder 4
File
[ca. 1980] - [ca. 2008?]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains mostly publicity photographs of Paul Cram, Zebra Zone, The Benghazi Saxophone Quartet and The Paul Cram Ensemble, as well as some photographs taken during performances.

Dminor diner : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 19
File
[between 1997 and 2008]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for "Dminor Diner," written by Paul Cram for the Paul Cram Orchestra. Parts include cello; trombone; trumpet; bass; alto saxophone (reed one); tenor saxophone (reed two); bass clarinet (reed three); drums; and guitar.

Posters, programs and publicity records

Series
1976 - 2007

Part of Paul Cram fonds

The 'new music' : a quiet noisy revolution / Paul Cram and Sarah Watling

MS-5-21, Box 6, Folder 5
Item
2007

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an article that appeared in JazzEast Rising, Volume 1, Issue 3.

Telescope : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 3
File
2005

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains printed concert, Bb, and Eb parts and facsimile handwritten concert and Bb parts. Telescope was composed for saxophone quartet.

OHMYGOD! : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 2
File
2005

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File includes multiple copies of the 12 parts of Paul Cram's score OHMYGOD!, which includes: drums; trumpet; violin; bass clarinet; bass; tenor sax; flute; baritone sax; voice; audio; and guitar.

Root cause : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 4
File
2003

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for fifteen instruments: drums; trumpet (x 2); alto sax; clarinet; tenor sax (x 2); violin (x 2); viola; tuba; trumpet (x 2); accordion; guitar; vibes; percussion/congas; and bass.

Twilight [upstream] : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 12, Folder 13
Item
2003

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a copy of a score commissioned in 2002 by the Upstream Music Association with assistance of The Canada Council for the Arts.

Black dog : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 5
File
2003

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains concert, voice, clarinet, bass, baritone, trumpet and drum parts for Paul Cram's "Black Dog."

Black dog : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 29
Item
[2003?]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a part marked "Inst 8."

Percussion parts for Paul Cram Orchestra 2002 tour and recording

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 32
File
2002

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a tour and recording itinerary; set list and edits; drummer David Burton's curriculum vitae; and drum parts for: "Life of Crime"; "Eye of the Storm"; "Trouble in Paradise"; "Revolutions"; "Taiwanese Bootleg"; "Tip of the Iceberg"; "Dminor Diner"; "Have a Heart"; "Immortal Coil"; "Thunder"; "High Ground"; "Campin' Out"; Kafka's Chair"; and "Zebra Zone." There are two copies of some parts.

Trouble in paradise : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 5, Folder 6
Item
[ca. 2002]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an annotated trumpet part for Paul Cram's "Trouble in Paradise."

Publicity materials for Paul Cram

MS-5-21, Box 6, Folder 2
File
1979 - 2002

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains media releases for the The Kings of Sming, Zebra Zone,The Paul Cram Trio, The Paul Cram Ensemble, Benghazi Sax, Paul Cram Orchestra, Aperture Trio and Paul Cram.

Trombone parts for Paul Cram Orchestra 2002 tour and recording

MS-5-21, Box 5, Folder 8
File
2002

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a tentative set list with recording times and a note to Tom from Paul, and trombone parts for: "Life of Crime"; "Eye of the Storm"; "Trouble in Paradise"; "Revolutions"; "Taiwanese Bootleg"; "Tip of the Iceberg"; "Dminor Diner"; "Have a Heart"; "Immortal Coil"; "Thunder Drums"; "High Ground"; "Campin Out"; Walkin' the Wall"; Side Order from Bb Restaurant"; "Entree from Bb Restaurant"; "Urban Desperado"; "Zebra Zone"; "Kafka's Chair"; "Groucho Joe" and "March of the Philistines."

Reed and concert parts for Paul Cram Orchestra 2002 tour and recording

MS-5-21, Box 4, Folder 25
File
2002

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a tour and recording itinerary; set and repertoire lists; and reed parts for: "Eye of the Storm"; "Dminor Diner"; "Taiwanese Bootleg"; "Tip of the Iceberg"'; "Telescope"; "Trouble in Paradise"; "Revolutions"; "Kafka's Chair"; "Life of Crime"; "Side Order from Bb Restaurant"; "High Ground": "Have a Heart"; "Immortal Coil"; "Monk on Time"; "March of the Philistines"; and "Thunder."

Urban desperado : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 5, Folder 28
File
[ca. 2002]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an original handwritten soprano (ex-alto) part for Paul Cram's "Desperado."

Campin out : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 22
Item
[ca. 2002]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an annotated piano part for Paul Cram's "Campin Out."

Paul Cram Orchestra Rehearsal Project funding application

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 4
File
2002

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains an application to the Nova Scotia Arts Council to fund rehearsals for its 2002 Canadian jazz festival tour.

Urban desperado : [score and parts]

MS-5-21, Box 5, Folder 3
File
[ca. 2002]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a score for Paul Cram's "Desperado," as well as parts for: trumpet; alto sax; tenor sax (x 2); soprano sax; baritone sax; and piano.

Reed parts for "Trouble in Paradise," "Life of Crime" and "Immortal Coil"

MS-5-21, Box 3, Folder 15
File
[2002?]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for Reed 1.

Urban desperado : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 1, Folder 31
File
[ca. 2002]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for Paul Cram's "Desperado": alto reed; trumpet; bass; keyboards; guitar; and drums.

Playbills and programs for Paul Cram concerts and recitals

MS-5-21, Box 6, Folder 7
File
[1979?] - 2001

Part of Paul Cram fonds

The nth degree : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 17
File
2001

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for "The Nth Degree," composed by Paul Cram in 2001 for Upstream Ensemble. The piece has four movements; the first and third movements comprise typed cues, while the second and fourth movements are traditional scores. Parts include cello; electric bass; harp; guitar; piano; drums; alto saxophone; bass clarinet; and tenor saxophone. File includes additional annotated copies of the tenor sax, piano and cello parts.

Drum parts from the PCO "Campin Out" tour

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 11
File
2001

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains drum parts for the Paul Cram Orchestra's second Canadian tour in September 2001 in support of the band’s debut CD on the Victo Label: “Campin Out.” The group played Halifax, Ottawa (National Library of Canada), Guelph (Guelph Jazz Festival), Vancouver (Western Front), and Montreal (Sala Rossa). Works included are: "Taiwanese Bootleg"; "Life of Crime"; "Tip of the Iceberg"; "High Ground"; "Have a Heart"; "Walking the Wall"; Eye of the Storm"; "Kafka's Chair"; "Immortal Coil", "Zebra Zone"; "Urban Desperado"; "Thunder"; and "Campin' Out." File also includes a note to Dave from Paul.

Thunder : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 2, Folder 12
File
2001

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contain piano, reeds 1, 2 & 3, cello, guitar, bass and drum parts for Paul Cram's "Thunder," a drama with music created by Alan Williams, Mary Vingoe, and Paul Cram. "Thunder" premiered in 1996 at Dalhousie University and was broadcast on CBC Radio Drama in 2001. The piece has five movements: 1. They Say; 2. 1963; 3. Twin Cities; 4. Black Dog; and 5. Vanishing.

Fax from Lyle Tilley Davidson to Paul Cram indicating the benefits of self-employment versus incorporation

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 8
Item
2001

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Walk!!! : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 8, Folder 25
Item
[ca. 2000?]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a score for four saxophones.

Transfigured night - part 2 : [score and parts]

MS-5-21, Box 4, Folder 14
File
[2000?]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a score and parts for "Transfigured Night - Part 2," arranged by Paul Cram for voice, flute, oboe; clarinet; bassoon; trumpet; alto sax; tenor sax; baritone sax; bass clarinet; solo cello; accordion; solo piano; guitar; electric bass; drums; timpani; violins 1 & 2; viola; cello; and contrabass.

Moonlight in Rio : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 4, Folder 11
Item
[ca. 2000?]

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item contains a score for four saxophones.

Corridors of power : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 5, Folder 12
File
2000

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains parts for Paul Cram's "Corridors of Power," which was commissioned by Canada Council and written for Upstream Orchestra, who premiered it in the fall of 2000. File includes parts for flute; clarinet; bass clarinet; oboe; bassoon; alto sax; viola; cello; piano; and guitar. The composition is written in both traditional musical and graphic notation.

Transfigured night - part 2 : [score and part]

MS-5-21, Box 3, Folder 20
File
2000

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a score for "Transfigured Night - Part 2," arranged by Paul Cram for voice, flute, oboe; clarinet; bassoon; trumpet; alto sax; tenor sax; baritone sax; bass clarinet; solo cello; accordion; solo piano; guitar; electric bass; drums; timpani; violins 1 & 2; viola; cello; and contrabass. There is also a one page cello part arranged by Paul Cram.

Corridors of power : [scores]

MS-5-21, Box 12, Folder 12
File
2000

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains two spiral-bound scores; one is marked "old" and the other is annotated and marked "new score." The work was commissioned by Canada Council and written for Upstream Orchestra, which premiered it in the fall of 2000. The score is written for voice; flute 1; oboe 1; clarinet; bassoon; trumpet; alto sax; tenor sax; baritone sax; bass clarinet; accordion; piano 1; guitar; electric bass; drums; marimba; timpani; violin 1; violin 2; viola; cello; and contrabass.

Snake oil : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 28
Item
1999

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an annotated facsimile print and handwritten concert part.

Irons in the fire : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 11, Folder 4
Item
1999

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a score for Paul Cram's "Irons in the Fire," an 11-minute piece for chamber orchestra commissioned by Symphony Nova Scotia and premiered by Upstream Ensemble in the fall of 1999. The score was written for flutes 1 & 2; oboes 1 & 2; clarinets 1 & 2; bassoons 1 & 2; trumpets 1 & 2; French horns 1 & 2; alto sax; tenor sax; bass clarinet; solo cello; accordion; piano; guitar; electric bass; drums; marimba; timpani; violins 1 & 2; viola, cello; and contrabass.

Cheap seats : [part]

MS-5-21, Box 9, Folder 29
Item
1999

Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an annotated facsimile handwritten part for C instruments.

One heart broken into song : [parts]

MS-5-21, Box 4, Folder 16
File
1999

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone parts for "Swing Low" and alto, tenor and baritone saxophone parts for Paul Cram's "One Heart Broken into Song," from his score for the film of the same name, directed by Clement Virgo and written by George Elliott Clarke.

Irons in the fire : [score]

MS-5-21, Box 3, Folder 11
File
1999

Part of Paul Cram fonds

File contains a score for Paul Cram's "Irons in the Fire," an 11-minute piece for chamber orchestra commissioned by Symphony Nova Scotia and premiered by Upstream Ensemble in the fall of 1999.

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