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Into the woods act 1

Into the woods act 1

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, performed from 23 to 27 2010. The item is a recording of act I. The production was directed by Heiner Piller and produced by DalTheatre with musical direction by Lisa St. Clair. The production was staged at the Sir James Dunn Theatre.
In Flanders Fields : [manuscript vocal score]

In Flanders Fields : [manuscript vocal score]

Item is a manuscript of "In Flanders Fields" by Edith J. Archibald, which sets the words of the poem of the same name by Colonel John McCrae. The piece is for solo voice and piano in F Major and was written at Archibald's home on Inglis Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The piece is 5 pages long with extra blank pages.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

Happy end

Happy end

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of Happy End by Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill and Dorothy Lane, performed from 29 November to 3 December 1989. The production was directed by R.H. Thompson and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Productions with musical direction by Pierre Perron. The production was staged at the Sir James Dunn Theatre.
Handel ode to St. cecilia - November 22, 1985 (side B)

Handel ode to St. cecilia - November 22, 1985 (side B)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey singing "Handel: Ode for St. Cecilia's Day" at St Andrew's United Church in Halifax on November 22, 1985. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "side 1(A): 1 to 7, side 2(B): 8 to 12." The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
Handel ode to St. cecilia - November 22, 1985 (side A)

Handel ode to St. cecilia - November 22, 1985 (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey singing "Handel: Ode for St. Cecilia's Day" at St Andrew's United Church in Halifax on November 22, 1985. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "side 1(A): 1 to 7, side 2(B): 8 to 12." The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Good Woman of Setzuan (Act II)

Good Woman of Setzuan (Act II)

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht as translated by Eric Bentley performed from 7 to 10 February 1996. The item is a recording of act II. The production was directed by Jure Gantar and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Department Productions with musical direction by John Scott. The production was staged at the David MacK. Murray Theatre.
Good Woman of Setzuan (Act I)

Good Woman of Setzuan (Act I)

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht as translated by Eric Bentley performed from 7 to 10 February 1996. The item is a recording of act I. The production was directed by Jure Gantar and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Department Productions with musical direction by John Scott. The production was staged at the David MacK. Murray Theatre.
Going West : [manuscript vocal score]

Going West : [manuscript vocal score]

Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in G Major entitled "Going West." The text for the song was written by Rev. Mrs. Ross(?) of Hamilton, Ontario.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

God be with our boys tonight : [sheet music]

God be with our boys tonight : [sheet music]

Item is the sheet music for a song with music by Wilfrid Sanderson and words by Fred G. Bowles. The piece was given to John Daniel Logan by "The Little Rainbows" of Mount St. Bernards, as indicated on the front cover of the music. The piece is for solo voice and piano accompaniment and is in A-flat Major.
Gluck's Orphée - February 2, 1988 (side B)

Gluck's Orphée - February 2, 1988 (side B)

File is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey performing in opera "Orphée" on February 2, 1988, recorded by Dr. Welch. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: Dalhousie Chorale (choirs) SNS members: Elvira Gonnella, Sheila Piercey, and Jane Howlette. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
Gluck's Orphée - February 2, 1988 (side A)

Gluck's Orphée - February 2, 1988 (side A)

File is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey performing in opera "Orphée" on February 2, 1988, recorded by Dr. Welch. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: Dalhousie Chorale (choirs) SNS members: Elvira Gonnella, Sheila Piercey, and Jane Howlette. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Fuente ovejuna

Fuente ovejuna

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of Fuente Ovejuna by Lope de Vega as adapted by Adrian Mitchell, performed from 8 to 11 February 2006. The production was directed by Roberta Barker and produced by DalTheatre in musical collaboration with El Viento Flamenco. The production was staged at the David Mack. Murray Theatre.
Form and feeling / University of the Air

Form and feeling / University of the Air

Item is lecture five 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.
First rehearsal at St Theresa's church - January 28, 1986 (side A)

First rehearsal at St Theresa's church - January 28, 1986 (side A)

Item is an audio recording made by Sheila Piercey in 1986. The first part of the recording is the rehearsal of Verdi's Requiem at St. Theresa's church in Halifax on January 28, 1986. The second part of the recording (22:07) is the dress rehearsal with Walter Kemp. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Fill every glass : from The Beggar's Opera

Fill every glass : from The Beggar's Opera

Item is a copy of a manuscript version of an adaptation of "Fill Every Glass" from "The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay (1728). The arrangement was made by "C.B.C." and "J.F.W" for the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto and is for solo voice (for the character of Matt of the Mint) and chorus.
Fidelio - April, 1983

Fidelio - April, 1983

Item is audio recordings of Fidelio by Sheila Piercey in 1983. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Fidelio - Act 1 Duet, aria, quartet, trio followed by one of our rehearsals for Bridgewater performance with Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra on May 14, 1983. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. Side B is blank.
Exiled : a Serbian lament : [manuscript vocal score]

Exiled : a Serbian lament : [manuscript vocal score]

Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in C Major entitled "Exiled: A Serbian Lament." A separate author for the lyrics is not indicated, so they are likely also written by Archibald.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

Eric Stach and Kim Lunberg

Eric Stach and Kim Lunberg

Item is a poster for a performance by Kim Lunberg and Erich Stach on July 24, 1987, presented as part of the Ear Level Music Series 87.
Dress rehearsal of Orphée by Gluck - February 1, 1988

Dress rehearsal of Orphée by Gluck - February 1, 1988

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's dress rehearsal session of Orphée by Gluck, (Eurydice's solo) at St. Theresa's church in Halifax on February 1, 1988. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. (Side B is blank.)
Dress rehearsal of Dr. Dennis Farrell's concert (side A)

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.
Dress rehearsal for valentine's concert (side B)

Dress rehearsal for valentine's concert (side B)

Item is an audio recording 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. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
Dress rehearsal for valentine's concert (side A)

Dress rehearsal for valentine's concert (side A)

Item is an audio recording 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. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Dr. Dennis Farrell (side A)

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"
Daltheatre 2007/08 firefly video

Daltheatre 2007/08 firefly video

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of Firefly by Carol Sinclair with music by John Alcorn, performed from 6 to 9 February 2008. The production was directed by Pamela Halstead and produced by DalTheatre with musical direction by Chuck Homewood. The production was staged at the David MacK. Murray Theatre.
Dalhousie Student Union - CKDU Publication - 'Earcandy' - Vol. 3, No. 4

Dalhousie Student Union - CKDU Publication - 'Earcandy' - Vol. 3, No. 4

Item consists of the fourth issue of the third volume (likely from May 1993) of Earcandy, a semi-regular publication of CKDU Radio. This issue includes articles on the upcoming Scotia Festival, the wild growth of hip-hop music in Halifax, a profile of R. Murray Schafer, and classical programming at CKDU. Includes articles by Suzanne Brown, Chris Trowbridge, Michael Wile, Steven Slater, Spike Taylor, Laura Borealis, and Deborah Odhiambo.
Come unto me : [sheet music]

Come unto me : [sheet music]

Item is the sheet music for a solo voice and piano composition in D Major by Molly MacDonald of the MacDonald Music Co. in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She published her music under the pseudonym of "Elza Doun."
CHNS solitude , John Arab & Sheila Piercey - February 18, 1962

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
Chateau Lake Louise

Chateau Lake Louise

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of a recital by Sheila Piercey (soprano) and John Linn (music director) at Chateau Lake Louise. Handwritten notes inside of the box lid read: Chateau Lake Louise
"Laughing song"
"Songs my mother taught me"
"My fair lady"
"The poplar tree"

Mozart - "Alleluia" - Sheila Piercey
Puccini - "O mio Babbino Caro" - Sheila Piercey
"When Love is Kind" A.L - Sheila Piercey

Schumann - John Linn (played) 7 pieces (from Kinderszenen "Scenes from Childhood")
George Gershwin - John Linn
Ritual fire dance - John Linn
Malagueñ (a song by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona) - John Linn

Mendelssohn - "On Wings of Song"
"Still as the Night"
"Songs My Mother Taught Me"
"The Whispering Poplar"
"As I Went a Roaming" - By May H. Brahe

Chanties by various authors

Chanties by various authors

File contains handwritten copies of various sea chanties collected by Frank Parker Day. Includes "Yankee Ship," "A la Claire Fontaine" (accompanied by musical notation), "Storm Along," "Shenandoah," and other untitled chanties.
CBC radio recording of valentine's concert, February 14, 1982 (side B)

CBC radio recording of valentine's concert, February 14, 1982 (side B)

Item is a concert recording of Sheila Piercey and Elvira Gonnella performing the duet 'I Will Choose the Handsome Dark One' from Cosi fan tutte for the concert titled "Valentine Serenade" in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centre on February 14, 1982, that aired on CBC Radio. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
CBC radio recording of valentine's concert, February 14, 1982 (side A)

CBC radio recording of valentine's concert, February 14, 1982 (side A)

Item is a concert recording of Sheila Piercey and Elvira Gonnella performing the duet 'I Will Choose the Handsome Dark One' from Cosi fan tutte for the concert titled "Valentine Serenade" in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centre on February 14, 1982, that aired on CBC Radio. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
CBC radio recording of "Le Rossignol" and few thoughts (side B)

CBC radio recording of "Le Rossignol" and few thoughts (side B)

Item is an audio recording of CBC radio regarding the opera "Le Rossignol/The Nightingale" that Sheila Piercey (title role) performed in 1957, followed by a recording on April 8, 1994, of Sheila talking about the early days of her music career as well as her personal life. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
CBC radio recording of "Le Rossignol" and few thoughts (side A)

CBC radio recording of "Le Rossignol" and few thoughts (side A)

Item is an audio recording of CBC radio regarding the opera "Le Rossignol/The Nightingale " that Sheila Piercey (title role) performed in 1957, followed by a recording on April 8, 1994, of Sheila talking about the early days of her music career as well as her personal life. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
CBC radio recording and Sheila's practice session

CBC radio recording and Sheila's practice session

Item is an audio recording of a CBC Radio 2 interview with Angela Meade(soprano) and Ryan Smith(tenor), the winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (2007), recorded by Sheila Piercey in 2009. The last five minutes (34:52) of the recording is Sheila Piercey's practice session on October 18, 2009. (outside spine label says Practice January 3, 2003).
Cavalleria rusticana rehearsal - October 16,1986 (side B)

Cavalleria rusticana rehearsal - October 16,1986 (side B)

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey on October 16, 1986. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Cavalleria Rusticana rehearsal with Stuart Hamilton at Dalhousie Art Centre with Jeff Morris and Sheila Piercey (Santuzza)." The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
Cavalleria rusticana rehearsal - October 16,1986 (side A)

Cavalleria rusticana rehearsal - October 16,1986 (side A)

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey on October 16, 1986. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Cavalleria Rusticana rehearsal with Stuart Hamilton at Dalhousie Art Centre with Jeff Morris and Sheila Piercey (Santuzza)." The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Cavalleria rusticana - November 16, 1986 (side B)

Cavalleria rusticana - November 16, 1986 (side B)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey performing in opera "Cavalleria Rusticana " at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centreon on November 16, 1986. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Cavalleria: taped by Lynn Morris, performance at Cohn, Walter Kemp (conductor). "Santuzza" - Sheila Piercey, "Turiddu" - Jeff Morris, "Lucia" - Elvira Gonnella, "Alfio" - Greg Servant, "Lola" - Diane Ashworth, Dalhousie Chorale (choirs)." The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
Cavalleria rusticana - November 16, 1986 (side A)

Cavalleria rusticana - November 16, 1986 (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey performing in opera "Cavalleria Rusticana " at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dalhousie Arts Centreon on November 16, 1986. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Cavalleria: taped by Lynn Morris, performance at Cohn, Walter Kemp (conductor). "Santuzza" - Sheila Piercey, "Turiddu" - Jeff Morris, "Lucia" - Elvira Gonnella, "Alfio" - Greg Servant, "Lola" - Diane Ashworth, Dalhousie Chorale (choirs)." The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 2 of 2

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 2 of 2

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of CKWM-FM radio broadcast for "Carousel" (musical) presented at the Acadia Summer Playhouse at Acadia University, which aired on July 17, 1969. The recording is part 2 of 2.
Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 1 of 2

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 1 of 2

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of CKWM-FM radio broadcast for "Carousel" (musical) presented at the Acadia Summer Playhouse at Acadia University, which aired on July 17, 1969. The recording is part 1 of 2.
Barber of seville act II (side A)

Barber of seville act II (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Act 2 Sheila Piercey singing at the Barber of Seville (COC tour) on November 26, 1968, in Truro, Nova Scotia. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.
Barber of seville : act III (side B)

Barber of seville : act III (side B)

Item is an audio recording of Act 3 from the Barber of Seville (COC tour) on November 26, 1968, in Truro, Nova Scotia. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.
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