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Correspondence from Edna F. Anderson

File contains a letter from Edna F. Anderson to John Daniel Logan about booking concerts in Nova Scotia venues and includes proposed programs for two Halifax concerts featuring the Boston Symphony Ensemble. The folder includes biographical information about the ensemble and its conductor, Augusto Vannini, and several concert programs for the Boston Symphony Ensemble.

Joy O'Brien fonds

  • MS-5-22
  • Fonds
  • 1925-2021, predominant 1990-2020
Fonds consists of clippings and ephemera, photographs, sound recordings, video recordings, and musical scores and lyrics related to the Nova Scotia Mass Choir from 1992 to 2021.

O'Brien, Joy

"Old Sailor's Ballads, Collected by the Late Capt. Fenwick Hatt of Liverpool, N.S."

"Old Sailor's Ballads, Collected by the Late Capt. Fenwick Hatt of Liverpool, N.S."

File contains a transcription of ballads. Includes: "The Frozen Girl," "On the Banks of Newfoundland," "The Worn-Out Sailor," "The Rose of Britons Isle," "The Banks of Brandywine," "The Pride of Glenco," "Sweet Jinny on the Moor," [Untitled], "The Blind Sailor," "The Ship Lady Sherbrooke," "The Cabin Boy," "The Braes of Balquhidder," "The Ramblin' Irishman," "The Desolate Widow," "The Bounty Jumper," "Our Fifer Boy," "The Ghostly Sailors," "The Cumberland," and "Bold Jack Donahue." Includes handwritten annotations by Raddall

Convoy HFX : [score]

  • MS-5-21, OS Folder 1
  • Item
  • [between 2001 and 2003]

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an annotated score composed by Paul Cram and commissioned by the Canadian Council of Music in 2001. "Convoy HFX" was first performed by an 18-piece Upstream Orchestra in January 2002; in 2006 by the Upstream Ensemble; and in 2013 alongside "The Magic Order" and "Witch Gong Gang II/10" at the International Festival de Musique Actuel in Victoriaville, Quebec. A list of musicians includes: Jeff Reilly, Kenny MacKay, Paul Cram, Steven Naylor, David Burton, Erin Donovan, Tim Crofts, Doug Cameron, Lukas Pearse, Danny Martin, Tom Walsh, Rick Waychesko, Paul Tynan, Tena Palmer, Geordre Haley, and Scott McMillan.

The lefthand pages of the score are predominantly in graphic notation with some standard music notation. They are divided into 13 parts: 1) "Whispers"; 2) "Morse"; 3) "Nausea"; 4) "Storm"; 5) "Attack" followed by a solo; 6) "0400 Hours"; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12. The righthand pages, labelled "13," are in standard notation for different instruments. The file also contains two posters advertising Convoy HFX.

5. orchestral dominances : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "5. Orchestral Dominances," some of them annotated: two concert parts; two Eb parts; three Bb parts; and one trombone part.

The blue suite 1-5 : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "The Blue Suite" (1-5), which includes 1. "Kind of Sketchy"; 2. "Kind of So What"; 3. "Kind of Freddy"' 4. "Kind of Green"; and 5. "All Kinds." Some parts are taped together and/or annotated: five concert parts; two Bb horn parts; two Eb horn parts; and one alto flute part.

Bread & circuses : [parts]

File contains concert, Bb instrument, Eb instrument and bass clef instrument parts for Graham Collier's "Bread & Circuses." Folder also contains a program note written by Graham Collier and an enclosure note from Collier to Paul Cram.

Upstream music

File contains photocopies of sheet music, scores and parts by composers other than Paul Cram and collected by him in his work with Upstream Music.

The alternate Aberdeen Angus : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "The Alternate Aberdeen Angus," some of them annotated: four concert parts; one Eb part; five Bb instruments parts; and two bass clef instrument parts.

Under the pier : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "Under the Pier," some of them annotated: five concert parts; five Bb instruments parts; and three bass parts.

Out blues: [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "Out Blues," some of them annotated: one concert part; five Bb instruments parts; and two bass parts.

3. jardin d'amour : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "3. Jardin d'Amour," some of them annotated: seven concert parts; four Bb parts; and two alto flute parts.

1. yellow hymn : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "1. Yellow Hymn," some of them annotated: six concert parts; three Bb parts; and two alto flute parts.

2. above deep water : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "2. Above Deep Water," some of them annotated: five concert parts; two Bb horn parts; and two Eb horn parts.

4. blue monolith : [parts]

File contains multiple copies of parts for Graham Collier's "4. Blue Monolith," some of them annotated: three concert parts; four guitar parts; two trumpet parts; three trombone parts; two alto baritone part; two tenor/bass clarinet parts; and three bass parts.

Thunder : [poster]

  • MS-5-21, Oversize Folder 4
  • Item
  • April 12, 1996- April 13, 1996

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is a poster for "Thunder," which was produced by Sming Productions, written and performed by Alan Williams, with music by Paul Cram. "Thunder" was directed by Mary Vingoe with set design by Stephen Britton Osler and lighting by Dave Reilly. It was performed at St. Mary's University Art Gallery on April 12 and 13, 1996.

Posters of Paul Cram performances

File includes a poster for an Open Waters festival featuring the Paul Cram Trio; two posters for Paul Cram, Lyle Ellis and Gregg Simpson at the Music Gallery; a poster for Benghazi Sax Redux; and a poster for the Paul Cram Trio.

Upstream with Symphony Nova Scotia for Peter Lieberson

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 57
  • Item
  • [between 1990 and 1999]

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble with Symphony Nova Scotia and Peter Lieberson conducting. The container label notes Paul Cram- "Into the Ice" Runs 9:45, Steve Tittle- "It Looks Like Up to Me" 13:11, and Paul Cram- "Beyond Benghazi" 15:05.

Upstream

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 54
  • Item
  • October 23, 1995

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble. The container label notes 1) Paul Cram: "A Life of Crime", 2) Bob Bauer: "Entangold", and 3) Jeff Reilly: "Don't Hold Back".

Upstream- Tittle/Cram

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 56
  • Item
  • [between 1990 and 1999]

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble. The container label notes 1) Steve Tittle:
"Available Light" 13:00/applause, 2) Paul Cram: "Immortal Coil" 12:53/applause.

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.

Upstream demo

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a recording of a performance by Upstream Music Association. The container label notes "NSAC (Nova Scotia Arts Council) Grants to Organizations".

Rough mix

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble. The container label identifies "Part the 1st" and "Part the 2nd".

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.

University of Ottawa and Waterloo

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 49
  • Item
  • [between 1990 and 1999]

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of performances by the Upstream Ensemble at the University of Ottawa and the University of Waterloo.

Upstream

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 50
  • Item
  • October 23, 1995

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble.

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

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.

Rough

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 40
  • Item
  • November 3, 1998

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble with Symphony Nova Scotia. The container is labelled "Rough".

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

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 51
  • Item
  • November 24, 1991

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble. The container label notes "Tittle and Roach, Naked Ear, Red Tango Alpha, Good Golly Miss Kali".

Upstream

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 52
  • Item
  • [between 1990 and 1999]

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble. The left side of the container label notes 1) Reilly: "Sunrise to a mad afternoon", 2) Tittle: "Standing in the light". The right side notes 1) Sandy Moore: "Ezomdobu".

Upstream

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble. The container label notes 1) Bauer: "Time Chaser" and 2) Cram: "B Flat Restaurant".

Out of the ashes

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 37
  • Item
  • September 18, 1991

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

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

Out of the ashes

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "Out of the Ashes" composed by Paul Cram. The container label notes that the recording is a demo done with Jeff Reilly.

Pluckstucke

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "Pluckstucke" composed by Paul Cram. The date 1990 is provided based on details found on Cram's website.

Selections from Upstream

  • MS-5-21, Box 7, Cassette 43
  • Item
  • November 27, 1993

    • Part of Paul Cram fonds

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of a performance by the Upstream Ensemble. The container label lists the works featured on the cassette: Steve Tittle- "It looks like Up to Me", Bob Bauer- "Escape from the Bell Tower" (Dolby C), Jeff Reilly- "The Wisdom of Insecurity", Paul Cram- "Beyond Benghazi", and Sandy Moore- "Lady Baird".

The point of sympathy

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.

Halifax calling

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "Halifax Calling" composed by Paul Cram.

Halifax calling

Item is an audio cassette with a recording of the concert work "Halifax Calling" composed by Paul Cram.
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