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3 penny opera 2

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Departments of Music and Theatre production of The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht with music by Kurt Weill, performed from 4 to 6 April 2002. The item is a recording of act II. The production was directed by Tara Patriquin and David Overton and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Department Productions and the Department of Music with musical direction by Lisa St. Clair. The production was staged at the Sir James Dunn Theatre.

6 of one : performance instructions

Item is the instructions for Norman Adams' improvisational composition, "6 of one," for performance by Adams (cello); Suzanne Lemieux (oboe); Jeff Reilly (bass clarinet and clarinet); and Paul Cram (tenor saxophone and clarinet). The composition has an approximate tonality of D and textual instructions regarding rhythm, entrances, intervallic relationships of parts, dynamics, range, and timbre.

Adams, Norman

A John Cage concert with Steve Tittle

Item is a poster for a John Cage concert that is part of the program of events surrounding the exhibition 'Fluxus: a Conceptual Country.' This concert was held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on 7 April 1994.

A life of crime / Paul Cram

Item is Paul Cram's undated score for reeds 1, 2 & 3, guitar, synthesizer, piano, cello, bass and drums.

A Nocturne : [manuscript vocal score]

Item is a manuscript of Edith J. Archibald's song for solo voice and piano in F Major entitled "A Nocturne," including the score and a separate typed sheet with the poem in English and French, also written by Archibald.

Archibald, Edith Jessie

A requiem for peace with Jeff Reilly : [poster]

File contains two copies of a poster for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers in collaboration with Jeff Reilly on bass clarinet at the First Baptist Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the St. James United Church in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

A Titanic memorial evening

File contains a script and scores for A Titanic Memorial Evening, words compiled by Lorne Elkin Rozovsky and music compiled by Stephen A. Pedersen, presented by the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia on July 12, 1978 at Saint David's Church, Halifax.

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.

Administrative records of the Halifax Camerata Singers

Series contains records pertaining to the management of the Halifax Camerata Singers, including financial records, correspondence, minutes from meetings of the Board of Directors, and records relating to the plans for each concert season. The records are organized by concert season, starting with the inception of the Camerata Singers in 1986-1987.

African heritage month 2015

Item is a poster for African Heritage Month celebrations, including the African Nova Scotian Music Association awards show at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Aikata : [score]

Item is a copy of Sandy Moore's "Aikata," written for any combination of instruments for an indefinite length of time. The composition is based on 11 cluster chords and 11 melodic tone rows, which can be performed in retrograde, inversion, or retroinversion. The 11 chords are taken from the given chords for the Sho, a Japanese mouth organ.

Moore, Sandy

Animal Farm (I)

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of Animal Farm by George Orwell, performed from 1 to 5 April 1997. The item is a recording of act I. The production was directed by Patrick Christopher and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Productions with musical direction by Shawn Whynot. The production was staged at the Sir James Dunn Theatre.

Animal Farm (II)

Item is a video recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre production of Animal Farm by George Orwell, performed from 1 to 5 April 1997. The item is a recording of act II. The production was directed by Patrick Christopher and produced by Dalhousie Theatre Productions with musical direction by Shawn Whynot. The production was staged at the Sir James Dunn Theatre.

Archaeology : [score]

Item is a score for Paul Cram's concert work "Archaeology," which he composed in 1991 and debuted February 7, 1992 at the Dalhousie Arts Centre.

Archeology / Paul Cram

Item is a composer's score of Archeology for violin, bass clarinet, and piano.

Archeology / Paul Cram

Item is a composer's score of Archeology for violin, bass clarinet, and piano.

Audio by artists festival 1986

Item is a poster for Audio By Artists Festival 1986, held in March 1986. The Audio By Artists Festival 1986 was organized and administrated by Alex Busby, Melodie Calvert, David Craig, Andy Dowden, Gordon Laurin, and Micah Lexier.

Audio recordings by Marvin Burke on Negro Music in Nova Scotia

File contains two audio reels (0.7 cm tape), recorded by Marvin Burke, documenting black music in Nova Scotia. Tapes include recordings of The New Road Community Group (March 21, 1967), The Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Seaview Baptist Church (March 26, 1967), and Seaview Baptist Church, Africville (May 21, 1967).

Audition for Georg Tintner at Bethany, May 28, 1988

File is an audio cassette tape with recordings of Sheila Piercey's practice and rehearsal sessions with Dr. Walter Kemp for audition for Georg Tintner at Bethany United Church in Halifax on May 28, 1988. Handwritten notes on the cover read:
1) Ode to St. Cecilia - Handel
2) O mio Babbino
3) Voi lo sapete Cavalleria
4) Boheme - Musetta

Audition for Georg Tintner at Bethany, May 28, 1988 (side A)

File is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's practice and rehearsal sessions with Dr. Walter Kemp for audition for Georg Tintner at Bethany United Church in Halifax on May 28, 1988. Handwritten notes on the cassette cover read: 1) Ode to St. Cecilia - Handel 2) O mio Babbino 3) Voi lo sapete Cavalleria 4) Boheme - Musetta
The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Audition for Georg Tintner at Bethany, May 28, 1988 (side B)

File is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey's practice and rehearsal sessions with Dr. Walter Kemp for audition for Georg Tintner at Bethany United Church in Halifax on May 28, 1988. Handwritten notes on the cassette cover read: 1) Ode to St. Cecilia - Handel 2) O mio Babbino 3) Voi lo sapete Cavalleria 4) Boheme - Musetta
The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

Autograph of Mischa Elman

File contains an autographed program for a concert sponsored by the Halifax Community Concert Association at Capitol Theatre. Mischa Elman was accompanied by Carroll Hollister on the piano.

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.

Bach cantata no. 147 - November 22, 1985

File is an audio cassette tape recorded by Sheila Piercey on November 22, 1985, with handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case that reads: "Bach - Cantata no. 147: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, side I: 1 to 7 side II: 8 to 10, St Andrew's United Church, November 22, 1985."

Bach cantata no. 147 - November 22, 1985 (side A)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey singing "Bach Cantata no. 147" at St Andrew's United Church in Halifax on November 22, 1985. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Bach - Cantata no. 147: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, side I(A): 1 to 7 side II(B): 8 to 10, St Andrew's United Church, November 22, 1985." The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Bach cantata no. 147 - November 22, 1985 (side B)

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey singing "Bach Cantata no. 147" at St Andrew's United Church in Halifax on November 22, 1985. Handwritten notes on the label inserted in the case read: "Bach - Cantata no. 147: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, side I(A): 1 to 7 side II(B): 8 to 10, St Andrew's United Church, November 22, 1985." The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

Bach's Mass in B Minor with the Truro Cantabile Singers and Breton Chamber Choir : [poster]

File contains three copies of a poster for the Halifax Camerata Singers' performance of Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach, with the Truro Cantabile Singers and the Breton Chamber Choir. The concert was part of the St. Cecilia Concert Series at St. Andrew's United Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Baltic landscapes : [poster]

File contains a poster for a concert by the Halifax Camerata Singers at Acadia University's Manning Memorial Chapel in Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Saint Patrick's Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Beyond Benghazi

Item is the master of the score and parts for Beyond Benhazi, including: oboe, bassoon, piano, violin 1 & 2, viola, cello, bass, clarinet Bb, tenor Bb, trumpet, soprano/flute, timpani/marimba/vibes, harp/synth, guitar and drums.

Beyond Benghazi / by Paul Cram

Item is a conductor's score for Beyond Benghazi, copyright 1996. The title page includes an instrumentation list: flute, piccolo, 2 oboes, clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, 2 trumpets, 2 french horns, violins 1 & 2, violas, cellos, string basses, timpani, percussion (vibes and marimba), synthesizer, guitar, piano, electric bass , drums.

Beyond Benghazi / Paul Cram

Item is a set of two master copies of the composer's score of Beyond Benghazi, one printed single-sided and the other printed double-sided.

Beyond Benghazi 93

Item is a conductor's score for Beyond Benghazi, copyright in 1987 and revised in 1993. The score, which is annotated, is for oboe, sop /flute, clarinet, trumpet, ten/clar, bassoon, violins 1 and 2, viola, cello, percuss/timpani, Sandy, guitar, piano, bass and drums.
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