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Sound recordings

Series contains audio recordings of musical performances featuring Stephen Pedersen's compositions and/or his performances on flute and piccolo. Series includes recordings of Pedersen's solo performances and performances by musical ensembles including Scotia Wind and the Halifax Woodwind Quintet. Most recordings are on audio reels; series includes two audio cassettes of a radio play featuring Pedersen's music. Recordings include several made for radio or television broadcast.

Stephen Pedersen fonds

  • MS-5-23
  • Fonds
  • 1964 - 2000
Fonds contains records related to Stephen Pedersen's music teaching, composing and performance activities. Record types include manuscript music scores, sound recordings, posters and programs, contracts and correspondence.

Pedersen, Stephen Alan

Sound recording of Nova Scotia Mass Choir performance

Item is the master sound recording of the Nova Scotia Mass Choir performing "In Pursuit of a Dream," the annual Martin Luther King concert.

The track listing includes "None of Us are Free," "Oh Freedom," "Color Me Love," "Teach Peace," "How Long," "Learn to Dream," "I Have a Dream for the World," and "We Can Change the World."

Sound recording of Nova Scotia Mass Choir at the Natal Day Festival

Item is a sound recording of the Nova Scotia Mass Choir performing at the Natal Day festival at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on July 31, 1994.

Songs performed include "A Storm is Passing Over," "He Never Failed Me Yet," "I Surrender All," "Nobody," "Wonderful," "Lift Him Up," and "You Don't Know."

Sound recording of Touch of Hope

Item is a sound recording of the musical group, Touch of Hope, performing at the Economy Shoe Shop restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 18, 1996.

Touch of Hope is Jeremiah Sparks, Michael Bailey, Novelee Buchan, and Lenora Downey.

Sound recording of Gospel Family : [radio program]

Item is a sound recording of the radio series, "Gospel Family," on CBC Atlantic Airwaves. The radio program was produced and narrated by Rosie Fraser. Side A of the cassette includes an interview with the Williams family.

Sound recording of Linda Carvery performances

Item is a sound recording of Linda Carvery performances.

Side A contains recordings of CBC Mainstreet and CBC Sheelagh Rogers. Side B contains recordings of the Springhill graduation on CBC Information Morning.

B flat restaurant

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "B Flat Restaurant" composed by Paul Cram. The container label notes that the work is composed for 2 alto sax, tenor sax/clarinet, clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, piano, bass, drums, and guitar. The recording is of Upstream Ensemble and guests performing at the Atlantic Jazz Festival. It was later broadcasted on CBC's Two New Hours.

Campin' out

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 9
  • Item
  • January 24, 1998.
  • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the work "Campin' Out" performed by the Upstream Ensemble at the Holiday Inn in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Concert- live at Khyber

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a concert performance at the Khyber Centre for the Arts in Halifax Nova Scotia.

Hall of mirrors

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "Hall of Mirrors" composed by Paul Cram and performed by the Upstream Ensemble at CBC in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Immortal coil final mix

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "Immortal Coil" composed by Paul Cram and performed by the Upstream Ensemble at Solar Audio in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

March of the Philistines

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "March of the Philistines" composed by Paul Cram and performed in concert at the Atlantic Jazz Festival. It was later broadcasted on Two New Hours on CBC. SOCAN copyright 1993. The container label notes the work is for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

Round one

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 42
  • Item
  • February 18, 1997
  • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance at the St. Mary's University Art Gallery by the Upstream Ensemble with members of Symphony Nova Scotia.

The immortal coil

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.

SMU

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 44
  • Item
  • january 27, 1996
  • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance at St. Mary's University by the Upstream Ensemble.

Upstream...excerpts

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of works by the Upstream Ensemble. It is a promo tape with the ensemble manager's contact information on the container label for booking purposes. The cassette's label is printed.

Upstream...excerpts

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of works by the Upstream Ensemble. It is a promo tape with the ensemble manager's contact information on the container label for booking purposes. The cassette's label is handwritten.

Working : [audio cassette]

Item is an audio recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of Working by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, performed from 31 March to 4 April 1992. The production was directed by Patrick Christopher and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Department Productions with musical direction by Lisa St. Clair. The production was staged at the Sir James Dunn Theatre.

Sound recordings

Series contains sound recordings of Sheila Piercey's opera performances, dress rehearsals, auditions, practice sessions, radio broadcast, as well as concert and recital performances with the Canadian Opera Company (COC). Most recordings are on audio reels and cassette tapes.

Sunday CBC recital live from Halifax - May 24, 1959

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of a Sunday recital by Sheila Piercey on CBC Live. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the box read:
Pianist, Gorden McPhearson
Michaela's aria - Carmen
Nell - Fauré
Air de Lia - Debussy
Compositions by Norman Peterkin: A)The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls B) Sleep, White Love
Turina, Spanish composer - 4 songs
25 years old (Sheila Piercey)

CHNS solitude , John Arab & Sheila Piercey - February 18, 1962

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of John Arab (baritone) and Sheila Piercey (soprano) singing at CHNS Solitude radio broadcast on February 18, 1962. Handwritten notes on the reel box read:
featuring Ray Calder at Hammond Organ
1. Serenade - Ray
2. John : The World Is Mine Tonight
3. Ray : Romance
4. Sheila : "Getting to Know You" from the King and I (#165 on tape)
5. Ray : Persuaisan Waltz
C.O.C. The Capital Theatre, Le Boheme February 19, 1962

John Arab and Sheila Piercey, La Traviata, CBC

File is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey (undated) with handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case that reads: John Arab and Sheila Piercey, Traviata, CBC, John Arab: Where'er you walk (by Handel), Now Joined by God. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. Side B is blank.

Dress rehearsal of Dr. Dennis Farrell's concert (side A)

Item is an audio recording of the second rehearsal for "La Boheme" in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centre made by Sheila Piercey on February 11, 1981. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Side I: Sept 16/80 Dress rehearsal of Dr. Dennis Farrell’s compositions at Dunn Theatre -Sheila’s selections with Elvira Gonnella, Teresa Simons, Jeff Morris, Tim Matthew + John MacDonald." The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Practice session for Dr. Kempt's Xmas wreaths concert (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey practice sessions. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. Labelled:
(0-50) November 15, 1979 Studio at Dalhousie. Practice session for Dr. Kempt's Xmas wreaths concert.
December 6. St Paul's room not sound proof - so much noise around me(Sheila) affecting my ear.

Dr. Dennis Farrell (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Dr. Dennis Farrell's piano accompaniment. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. Labelled: (0-25) Dr. Farrell playing accompaniment only (compositions by D.F.) - Infanta's aria, duet "Night Song"

Actual performance at Dunn Theatre and Gloria Richard recital (side B)

Item is an audio recording of performance for "La Boheme" in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centre made by Sheila Piercey on September 17, 1980. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Side II. Actual performance on Sept 17/80. Plus recital by Gloria Richard (C.B.C. Sept 18/80) Beethoven, Brahms, Dupare." The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

Second rehearsal in cohn (side B)

Item is an audio recording of the second rehearsal for "La Boheme" in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centre made by Sheila Piercey on February 11, 1981. Full title as appears on audio cassette label is "1) Mimi's aria 2) 3 wedding solos - Sullivan 5/1/81" The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

MPBN radio recording of "Vanessa" and concert for nanny Mack and Agnes (side A)

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey in 1981. The first part of the recording is an MPBN radio recording of "Vanessa," an American opera produced by Samuel Barber, aired on September 21, 1981. The second part of the recording (13:22) is Sheila Piercey's practice session with mum and nanny. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the cassette case read: "concert for Nanny Mack and Agnes, mum playing piano, “Alleluia" Mozart, O mio babbino/Jewel Song. Nanny died five months later." The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Sheila's practice session (side A)

Item is an audio recording titled "Sheila practice - Nov/81 Joan Patenaude (Erik) Satie," recorded by Sheila Piercey. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Rehearsal for la boheme in cohn, president's concert (side A)

Item is an audio recording of rehearsal for "La Boheme" in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centre made by Sheila Piercey in February 1981. Full title as appears on audio cassette label is "2/10/81 Rehearsal for Boheme in Cohn - President concert. Feb 13/81 Jeff Morris + Sheila Piercey" The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Sheila's practice session

File is an audio cassette tape recorded by Sheila Piercey between November 1981 and January 1982.

Dress rehearsal for valentine's concert

File is an audio cassette tape with recordings of dress rehearsal by Sheila Piercey for the concert titled "Valentine Serenade" held in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centre on February 14, 1982.

Star candles and holy boy - Melva Graham and Sheila Piercey rehearsal (side B)

  • MS-5-20, Box 2, Cassette 42
  • Item
  • December 12, 1983 and January 22, 1984
  • Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's rehearsal sessions. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the cassette case read: "Dec 12/1983: Star Candles and Holy Boy - Melva Graham and Sheila Piercey rehearsal for UCW candlelight service at Bethany United Church, Rehearsal Jan 22/1984: solo "Cry in the Wilderness" (mum taping)." The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
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