File includes programs for Upstream's concert with Espace Musique (October 5, 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario) and Numus Concerts (October 9, 1992 in Waterloo, Ontario).
File contains nine annotated copies of "Silent Movies," a composition by Paul Cram in two parts written at concert pitch. The reverse side of one of the copies includes a set list for "Talk Show," which was part of the 1997 Open Waters Festival.
File contains the studio mastering tape for "Standing in the light" by Steve Tittle, completed at Solar Audio Recording studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The recordings are on Upstream's CD, "Open Water" (track 1, 12 min., 28 sec.). Audio reel box includes track sheet.
File also includes budgets, reports to the Board of Directors for Upstream, and a copy of the Certificate of Registration from the Province of Nova Scotia (under the Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act) for Undercurrent Recordings (dated August 6, 1992).
File contains correspondence from the Department of Economic Development concerning financial assistance for the Upstream Music Association under the Product Development Division (PDP) of the Business Futures Program. File also includes correspondence from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, regarding a training program entitled "New Exporters to Border States" (NEBS).
File includes draft programs and posters, press releases, and a signed Atlantic Federation of Musicians Local No. 571 contract for the musicians (Jeff Reilly, Steve Tittle, Sandy Moore, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Paul Cram, and Bob Bauer).
File includes draft programs and posters, a promotional photograph of the ensemble, press releases, and a signed Atlantic Federation of Musicians Local No. 571 contract for the musicians (Jeff Reilly, Steve Tittle, Sandy Moore, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Paul Cram, and Bob Bauer).
File includes photographs of the musicians and their instruments. The musicians were visiting artists, Akikazu Nakamura and Michiyo Yagi, and the Upstream Ensemble (Bob Bauer, Jeff Reilly, Paul Cram, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Sandy Moore, and Tom Roach).
File contains the studio mastering tape for "Nocturne" by Steven Naylor and "Pulseight" by Tom Roach, completed at Solar Audio Recording studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The recordings are on Upstream's CD, "Open Water" (track 2, 7 min. and track 3, 2 min., 50 sec., respectively). Audio reel box includes track sheets for both pieces.
File contains the studio mastering tape for the second take of Steve Reilly's composition, "Sunrise to a Mad Afternoon," completed at Solar Audio Recording studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The recording is on Upstream's CD, "Open Water" (track 6, 10 min., 1 sec.). Audio reel box includes a track sheet.
File contains two receipts: one from the Upstream Music Association to Jean Pierre LeDuc, Distribution Fusion III, and one from RDR Promotions to Upstream.
File includes draft programs, press releases, receipts, and a signed Atlantic Federation of Musicians Local No. 571 contract for the musicians (Jeff Reilly, Steve Tittle, Sandy Moore, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Paul Cram, and Bob Bauer).
File contains two copies of the score for Sandy Moore's composition "Broken Chains" for flute, alto flute, alto saxophone, percussion, harp, piano, and hand clapping.
File contains labels for the "Upstream...excerpts" audio cassette. The cassette includes live recordings from Upstream's performance at St. Mary's University Art Gallery between May 13, 1990 and March 17, 1991, featuring Steve Tittle (trumpet and Flugel horn); Sandy Moore (Irish harp and synthesizers); Jeff Reilly (clarinet, bass clarinet, and alto saxophone); Don Palmer (saxophone and flute); Bob Bauer (guitar); Tom Roach (drums and percussion); Steven Naylor (keyboards); and Paul Cram (saxophone and clarinet). The pieces include: "Don't Hold Back" by Jeff Reilly; "Nocturne" by Steve Naylor; "Change is a Time for Celebration" by Sandy Moore; "Pluckstucke" by Paul Cram; "Sunrise for a Mad Afternoon" by Jeff Reilly; "Below the Surface" by Steve Naylor; "Valse Triste" by Bob Bauer; "Available Light" by Steve Tittle; "Standing in the Light" by Steve Tittle; "Entangold" by Bob Bauer; and "Immortal Coil" by Paul Cram. All compositions were funded by SOCAN.
File contains a copy of Upstream Music Association's application to the fund for "Assistance to Organizations for Special Projects in the Performing Arts" for August 1, 1991 to April 15, 1992, related correspondence, and the final report.
File contains photographs of the Upstream Ensemble (Paul Cram, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Steve Tittle, Bob Bauer, Sandy Moore, Jeff Reilly, and Don Palmer) and their instruments.
File includes draft programs, press releases, receipts, correspondence, a comment card, and a signed Atlantic Federation of Musicians Local No. 571 contract for the musicians (Jeff Reilly, Steve Tittle, Sandy Moore, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Paul Cram, Bob Bauer, and Chris Mitchell).
File includes correspondence with Sound Symposium, St. John's, Newfoundland; Antigonish Performing Arts Series; and the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
File contains a copy of the grant application and supporting documents sent to Canada Council by the Upstream Music Association for funding to record a CD. The proposed works for the CD were: "Nocturne" by Steven Naylor; "Don't Hold Back" by Jeff Reilly; "Chipper" by Don Palmer; "Immortal Coil" by Paul Cram; "Change is a Time for Celebration" by Sandy Moore; "Valse Triste" by Robert Bauer; and "Available Light" by Steve Tittle. At the point of application, the Undercurrent Recording label did not exist, but Steven Naylor, Jeff Reilly, and Paul Cram were discussing its creation.
File also contains letters of resignation from the Board of Directors from Bob Bauer and Jeff Reilly and member lists for the Board of Directors from 1991 and 1992.
File contains Upstream Music Association's application for funding for their CD, "Open Waters" (1992). File also contains correspondence between Upstream and the Canada Council relating to the application and budgets for the production of the CD.
File contains correspondence between the Upstream Music Association and the Canada Council relating to Upstream's request for funding to support a collaborative project between themselves and two Japanese artists, Akikazu Nakamura and Miwa Inaba. File also includes budgets for the project and a description of the project.
File contains Upstream Music Association's application (including draft versions), correspondence, an interim report, and the final report from Upstream for the 1991-1992 season.
File includes draft programs, a promotional photograph of the ensemble, press releases, correspondence, draft posters, and a signed Atlantic Federation of Musicians Local No. 571 contract for the musicians (Jeff Reilly, Steve Tittle, Sandy Moore, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Paul Cram, and Bob Bauer).
File contains an audio cassette of live recordings from Upstream's performances at St. Mary's University Art Gallery between May 13, 1990 and March 17, 1991. The cassette features Steve Tittle (trumpet and Flugel horn); Sandy Moore (Irish harp and synthesizers); Jeff Reilly (clarinet, bass clarinet, and alto saxophone); Don Palmer (saxophone and flute); Bob Bauer (guitar); Tom Roach (drums and percussion); Steven Naylor (keyboards); and Paul Cram (saxophone and clarinet). The pieces include: "Don't Hold Back" by Jeff Reilly; "Nocturne" by Steve Naylor; "Change is a Time for Celebration" by Sandy Moore; "Pluckstucke" by Paul Cram; "Sunrise for a Mad Afternoon" by Jeff Reilly; "Below the Surface" by Steve Naylor; "Valse Triste" by Bob Bauer; "Available Light" by Steve Tittle; "Standing in the Light" by Steve Tittle; "Entangold" by Bob Bauer; and "Immortal Coil" by Paul Cram. All compositions were funded by SOCAN.
File includes draft programs, press releases, budgets, a rehearsal schedule, and a signed Atlantic Federation of Musicians Local No. 571 contract for the musicians (Jeff Reilly, Steve Tittle, Sandy Moore, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Paul Cram, Bob Bauer, and Jerry Granelli).
File includes materials for the Upstream press package, including the season brochure, biographies, repertoire list, and copies of newspaper clippings from their previous season. File also includes an advertisement and program from Upstream's performance at the Peterborough Festival of the Arts.
File includes draft programs, ticket stubs, budgets, speaking notes about each composition, and a signed Atlantic Federation of Musicians Local No. 571 contract for the musicians (Jeff Reilly, Steve Tittle, Sandy Moore, Don Palmer, Steven Naylor, Tom Roach, Paul Cram, and Bob Bauer).
