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Part two of a talk on shipbuilding given by D. Mitsatsos

Part two of a talk on shipbuilding given by D. Mitsatsos

MS-2-744, Box 182, Folder 10, Item 2
Item
[19--]

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

Item is part one of a presentation on the shipbuilding conditions around the world, given by D. Mitsatsos. The location and date of the talk is unknown.Part of Side B includes Greek spoken word and music that "nothing to do with the presentation of the shipbuilding condition around the world" and is provided as entertainment.

Recording of an interview with Beatles fans before a concert

Recording of an interview with Beatles fans before a concert

MS-2-130, Box 11, Folder 3
File
March 29, 1960

Part of Barbara Hinds fonds

File contains a reel-to-reel recording of Barbara Hinds interviewing several different people in the United Kingdom about the Beatles. Hinds interviews two unidentified men, and a third man named Mr. Taylor about the success of the Beatles. Hinds also interviews a group of young women who are waiting before a Beatles concert.

Sheila Piercey audition - October 15, 1954

Sheila Piercey audition - October 15, 1954

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 1
Item
October 15, 1954

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of Sheila Piercey singing "The Jewel Song" from Faust(opera) in an audition.

Le rossignol - January 24, 1957 (Tape 1)

Le rossignol - January 24, 1957 (Tape 1)

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 2
Item
January 24, 1957

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording by Sheila Piercey performing "Le Rossignol/The Nightingale (opera)." The recording is tape 1 of 2.

Le rossignol - January 24, 1957 (Tape 2)

Le rossignol - January 24, 1957 (Tape 2)

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 3
Item
January 24, 1957

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording by Sheila Piercey performing "Le Rossignol/The Nightingale (opera)." The recording is tape 2 of 2.

The night bell, CBC broadcast - May 21, 1958 (Tape 1)

The night bell, CBC broadcast - May 21, 1958 (Tape 1)

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 4
Item
May 21, 1958

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of "The Night Bell/Il Campanello" by CBC Radio Orchestra performed in English translation. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Serafina(soprano). The recording is tape 1 of 2.

Selections from Syracuse Liederkranz, 108th anniversary concert (side 1)

Selections from Syracuse Liederkranz, 108th anniversary concert (side 1)

Item
1963

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a sound recording of the Syracuse Liederkranz 108th anniversary concert on May 16th, 1963

Side 1 contains "Wach' auf, es nahet gen den Tag," "Chor der norwegischen Matrosen," "Spinnerlied," "Pilger Chor," "Freudig begrüssen wir die edle Halle," "Finale of act one(Die Fledermaus)," "What a joy to be here," "Laughing song," "Champagne's delicious bubbles," "Sing to love."

Student Prince (Kathie), Sydney rotary 1958

Student Prince (Kathie), Sydney rotary 1958

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 6
Item
1958

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of "The Student Prince" produced by The Rotary Club of Sydney, Cape Breton. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Kathie(niece of Ruder).

Sunday CBC recital live from Halifax - May 24, 1959

Sunday CBC recital live from Halifax - May 24, 1959

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 7
Item
May 24, 1959

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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)

La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 1 of 3

La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 1 of 3

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 8
Item
1961

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of Verdi's opera "La Traviata," presented at the Banff School of Fine Arts in the summer of 1961. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Violetta (soprano). Handwritten notes inside the box lid read: "#499 - aria Ah! fors e lui che l'anima - Side I on tape." The recording is tape 1 of 3.

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

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

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 11
Item
February 18, 1962

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of John Arab and Sheila Piercey singing "Oh adorable angel" - La Boheme at Sunday Morning Serenade on CHNS FM radio station in Halifax on February 18, 1962.

The night bell, CBC broadcast - May 21, 1958 (Tape 2)

The night bell, CBC broadcast - May 21, 1958 (Tape 2)

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 5
Item
May 21, 1958

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of "The Night Bell/Il Campanello" by CBC Radio Orchestra performed in English translation. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Serafina(soprano). The recording is tape 2 of 2.

La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 2 of 3

La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 2 of 3

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 9
Item
1961

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of Verdi's opera "La Traviata," presented at the Banff School of Fine Arts in the summer of 1961. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Violetta (soprano). The recording is tape 2 of 3.

La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 3 of 3

La traviata : Sheila Piercey as violetta at the banff school of fine arts, summer 1961 : Tape 3 of 3

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 10
Item
1961

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of Verdi's opera "La Traviata," presented at the Banff School of Fine Arts in the summer of 1961. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Violetta (soprano). The recording is tape 3 of 3.

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

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

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 12
Item
February 18, 1962

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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

3 Songs "Happy Fella" and 1 verses "Adele's Laughing Song" - May 21, 1965

3 Songs "Happy Fella" and 1 verses "Adele's Laughing Song" - May 21, 1965

MS-5-20, Box 3, Reel 14
Item
May 21, 1965

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of Sheila Piercey singing 3 songs from the musical "The most happy fella" and 1 verse, "Adele's Laughing Song" from the operetta "Die Fledermaus."

Part of "The Old Maid and the Thief" performance (side A)

Part of "The Old Maid and the Thief" performance (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 41
Item
March 27, 1968

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of an opera, "The Old Maid and the Thief," produced by Canadian Opera Company(COC) members and presented to the students at the Givins Senior Public School in Toronto on March 27, 1968. Shiela Piercy performed the role of Laetitia, Miss Todd’s Young Maid. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Selections from Syracuse Liederkranz, 108th anniversary concert (side 2)

Selections from Syracuse Liederkranz, 108th anniversary concert (side 2)

Item
1963

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a sound recording of the Syracuse Liederkranz 108th anniversary concert on May 16th, 1963

Side 2 contains "Finale of act two(Die Fledermaus)," "Sonia's entrance song," "Maxims," "The girls at Maxims," "Gypsy chorus and vilia," "Love in my heart," "Quite in the modern style," Women," "The merry widow waltz."

Audition aria (Adele) from La traviata act I - June 2, 1964

Audition aria (Adele) from La traviata act I - June 2, 1964

MS-5-20, Box 2, Reel 13
Item
June 2, 1964

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is a reel-to-reel recording of Sheila Piercey singing Adele's audition aria from La Traviata, Act I.

Bits and pieces (side A)

Bits and pieces (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 1
Item
[ca.1968]

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording found on side A of an audio cassette created by Sheila Piercey. The recording includes excerpts of Sheila Piercey singing in Spanish, a recording of the one-act opera "The Old Maid and the Thief" by Gian Carlo Menotti, and a recording of Piercey and her mother discussing the secret of arias written for the role of Susanna in Mozart’s opera Le nozze di Figaro (Marriage of Figaro).

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 1 of 2

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 1 of 2

MS-5-20, Box 3, Reel 15
Item
July 17, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts recital by Sheila Piercey and John Arab (side A)

Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts recital by Sheila Piercey and John Arab (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 3
Item
August 3, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of a recital by Sheila Piercey and John Arab in the opening concert of the Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts at Convocation Hall in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, on August 3, 1969. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

1969 Peterborough 'Come Scoglio' aria from Così fan tutte (side A)

1969 Peterborough 'Come Scoglio' aria from Così fan tutte (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 4
Item
May 30, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey and Alex Gray performing "Come Scoglio" from Mozart's opera Cosi fan Tutte at Peterborough Opera Guild, on May 30, 1969. Label says tape recorder on floor pick up all the noise. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. (Side B is blank)

Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts recital by Sheila Piercey and John Arab (side B)

Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts recital by Sheila Piercey and John Arab (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 3
Item
August 3, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of a recital by Sheila Piercey and John Arab in the opening concert of the Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts at Convocation Hall in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, on August 3, 1969. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

"The Secret of Susanna" by Wolf-Ferrari (side B)

"The Secret of Susanna" by Wolf-Ferrari (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 41
Item
February 26, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of the performance of Wolf-Ferrari’s "The Secret of Susanna," which was presented at Mimico High School in Toronto on February 26, 1969. Sheila Piercey performed the role of Countess Susanna. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 2 of 2

Carousel : acadia summer playhouse : part 2 of 2

MS-5-20, Box 3, Reel 15
Item
July 17, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

Barber of seville act II (side A)

Barber of seville act II (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 2
Item
November 26, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 2
Item
November 26, 1969

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

John Arab and Sheila Piercey, La Traviata, CBC

John Arab and Sheila Piercey, La Traviata, CBC

MS-5-20, Box 2, Cassette 47
Item
[196-?]

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

Sheila's practice August 1980 (side B)

Sheila's practice August 1980 (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 7
Item
August 1980

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey made in August 1980. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

Festival and Sheila practicing (side B)

Festival and Sheila practicing (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 8
Item
[ca.1979]

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey made in 1979. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

Orpheus in the Underworld : Act I + Act III (side B)

Orpheus in the Underworld : Act I + Act III (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 5
Item
April 5, 1971

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of Orpheus in the Underworld by Sheila Piercey made on April 5, 1971, at a Sudbury performance. Labelled: Bacchus - Alan Crofoot, Eurydice - Sheila Piercey . The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

Sheila's practice Mum & I, March 26, 1978 (side A)

Sheila's practice Mum & I, March 26, 1978 (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 7
Item
March 26, 1978

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey made on March 26, 1978. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Orpheus in the Underworld: Act I + Act III (side A)

Orpheus in the Underworld: Act I + Act III (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 5
Item
April 5, 1971

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of Orpheus in the Underworld by Sheila Piercey made on April 5, 1971, at a Sudbury performance. Labelled: Bacchus - Alan Crofoot, Eurydice - Sheila Piercey. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Festival and Sheila practicing (side A)

Festival and Sheila practicing (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 8
Item
[ca.1979]

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording by Sheila Piercey made in 1979. The recording is on side A of audio cassette.

Mozart arias - Hendricks (side B)

Mozart arias - Hendricks (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 10
Item
September 1980

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording made by Sheila Piercey in September 1980. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

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

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

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 12
Item
September 16, 1980

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

Nanny, mum and Sheila practice session (side A)

Nanny, mum and Sheila practice session (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 11
Item
March 1980

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of a practice session recorded in March 1980. The recording is on side A of audio cassette. Tape label reads "Nanny, mum + Sheila, Dorothy, Cat, Andy. Mar/80"

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

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

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 9
Item
November 15 and December 6, 1979

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

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

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

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 9
Item
November 16 and December 1, 1979

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording of Sheila Piercey practice sessions. The recording is on side B of audio cassette. Labelled:
(0-20) Nov 16/79 practice
(20-100) Dec 1/79 1st practice on Dr. Kemp's Xmas wreaths - at St Paul's

Dr. Dennis Farrell (side A)

Dr. Dennis Farrell (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 10
Item
August 1980

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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)

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

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 12
Item
September 17-18, 1980

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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)

Second rehearsal in cohn (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 13
Item
February 11, 1981 and May 1, 1981

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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)

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

MS-5-20, Box 2, Cassette 42
Item
September 21 and October 25, 1981

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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)

Sheila's practice session (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 14
Item
November 1981

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

Sheila's practice session (side B)

Sheila's practice session (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 14
Item
January 13, 1982

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

Item is an audio recording titled "Sheila practice," recorded on January 13, 1981. The recording is on side B of audio cassette.

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

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

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 13
Item
February 10-13, 1981

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

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

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.

Dress rehearsal for valentine's concert (side A)

Dress rehearsal for valentine's concert (side A)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 37
Item
February 1982

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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.

Rehearsal mid pitch pipe (side B)

Rehearsal mid pitch pipe (side B)

MS-5-20, Box 1, Cassette 17
Item
December 19, 1985

Part of Sheila Piercey fonds

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