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65) Old American songs, first set : arranged by Aaron Copland
BOX-FOLDER 103/65 Old American songs, first set : arranged by Aaron Copland.
65
Ms. Piano-vocal score; 21 leaves; 35.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink on transparent paper with holograph markings in pencil.
English text.
At end: 1945.
CONTENTS:
  • 1) "The boatman's song"
  • 2) "The dodger"
  • 3) "Long time ago"
  • 4) "Simple gifts"
  • 5) "I bought me a cat"
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 89.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65.1 Old American songs, first set : adapted by Aaron Copland.
65.1
Ms. (ozalid). Score for voice and orchestra; 63 p.; 38.5 cm.
Note: Contains holograph and other markings in pencil .
English text.
CONTENTS:
  • 1) "The boatman's song"
  • 2) "The dodger"
  • 3) "Long time ago"
  • 4) "Simple gifts"
  • 5) "I bought me a cat"
BOX-FOLDER 103/65.2 Old American songs, first set : for voice and orchestra / adapted by Aaron Copland.
65.2
Ms. (ozalid). Score for voice and orchestra; 63 p.; 38.5 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Contains some holograph markings in ink and pencil throughout.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65.3 Old American songs, first set : arranged by Aaron Copland.
65.3
Ms. Piano-vocal sketch (incomplete); 22 p.; 32 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
English text.
Laid in: List of 50 Old American Songs, original versions of "De boatman's dance" and "On the lake where drooped the willow" with historical notes about each piece.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 89.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65.4 No. 4, "Simple gifts" : No. 5, "I bought me a cat" / arranged by Aaron Copland / transcribed for voice and guitar by Gregg Nestor (1950; this arr. 1984). S.l.: Boosey & Hawkes, [1984] .
65.4
Publisher's proofs (photocopies). Score for voice and guitar; 3 p. (pp. 33-35) + 6 p. (pp. 24-29).
c1950 by Aaron Copland; this arrangement copyright 1984 by Copland.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65a Old American songs (newly arranged) : first set / by Aaron Copland. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1950] .
65a
Piano-vocal score; 24 p.
c1950 in U.S.A. by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: U.S. Bk. 229.
English text.
CONTENTS:
  • 1) "The boatman's dance"
  • 2) "The dodger"
  • 3) "Long time ago"
  • 4) "Simple gifts" (Shaker song)
  • 5) "I bought me a cat"
BOX-FOLDER 103/65d Old American songs : first and second sets / adapted and arranged by Aaron Copland (1950-52) [selections]. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1962] .
65d
Full orchestral score (miniature); 81 p. Ser. title: Hawkes Pocket Scores, No. 830.
c1950-54 by Aaron Copland; orchestral version copyright 1962 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 18857.
English text.
Total duration of First and Second Sets: Approx. 25 min.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65e Twelve folk song arrangements by Benjamin Britten, Matyas Seiber, Aaron Copland / transcribed for voice and guitar by Gregg Nestro [selections]. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1984] .
65e
Score for voice and guitar; 41 p. (2 copies).
c1950-54 by Aaron Copland; this arrangement copyright 1984 by Aaron Copland.
English text.
Works attributed to Aaron Copland include:
  • "I bought me a cat"
  • "At the river"
  • "Simple gifts"
  • "Ching-a-ring chaw"
65-A) No. 1, "The boatman's dance" : from Old American songs, first set
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-A "The boatman's dance" [treble instrument & piano].
65-A
Ms. Score for violin and piano; [4] p. (pp. 4-7); 30 cm.
Note: Manuscript in ink, hand unknown.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Aa "The boatman's dance" / adapted by Aaron Copland / transcribed for baritone solo and four part men's chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Aa
Choral score (TTBB) with piano accompaniment; 8 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; choral adaptation copyright 1952 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17111.
English text.
Adapted from the minstrel song, "The boatman's dance", by David D. Emmett (1843).
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Ab "The boatman's dance" / adapted by Aaron Copland ; transcribed for baritone solo and mixed chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Ab
Choral score (SATB) with piano accompaniment; 8 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; choral adaptation copyright 1952 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17112.
Note: Holograph markings in ink, pencil and crayon throughout.
English text.
Adapted from the minstrel song, "The boatman's dance", by David D. Emmett (1843).
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Ac "The boatman's dance" / arranged by Aaron Copland ; transcribed for baritone solo and mixed chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Ac
Choral score (SATB) with piano accompaniment; 8 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; choral adaptation copyright 1952 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 17112.
Ser. title: Boosey's Modern Festival Series, No. 493.
Note: Contains holograph markings in pencil.
English text.
Adapted from the minstrel song, "The boatman's dance", by David D. Emmett (1943).
65-B) No. 2, "The dodger" : from Old American songs, first set
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Ba Old American songs : No. 2, "The dodger" / adapted by Aaron Copland / transcribed for baritone solo and four part men's chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Ba
Choral score (TTBB) with piano accompaniment; 8 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; choral adaptation copyright 1952 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17113.
Note: Holograph markings in ink, pencil, and crayon throughout.
English text.
65-C) No. 3, "Long time ago" : from Old American songs, first set
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Ca "Long time ago" / adapted by Aaron Copland / transcribed for chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Ca
Choral score (SATB) with piano accompaniment; 7 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; choral adaptation 1952 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17114.
Note: Holograph markings in ink, pencil, and crayon throughout.
English text.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Cb "Long time ago" / arranged by Aaron Copland [song]. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1958] .
65-Cb
Piano-vocal score; 4 p.
c1950 in U.S.A. by Boosey & Hawkes; separate edition, 1958.
Plt.: S. 2585.
English text.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Cc "Long time ago" / arranged by Aaron Copland / choral adaptation by Ken Straker [chorus]. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1960] .
65-Cc
Choral score (SSA) with piano accompaniment; 7 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; this arrangement copyright 1960 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 18751.
Ser. title: Boosey & Hawkes and Winthrop Rogers Editions, M.F.S. No. 704.
English text.
65-D) No. 4, "Simple gifts" (Shaker song) : from Old American songs, first set
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Da "Simple gifts" (Shaker song) / adapted by Aaron Copland / transcribed for chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Da
Choral score (SA or TB) with piano accompaniment; 4 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; choral adaptation copyright 1952 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17115.
Note: Holograph markings in ink, pencil, and crayon throughout.
English text.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Db "Simple gifts" (Shaker song) / adapted by Aaron Copland / transcribed for chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Db
Choral score (SA or TB) with piano accompaniment; 4 p.
c1950 by Boosey & Hawkes; choral adaptation copyright 1952 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17115.
English text.
BOX-FOLDER 103/65-Dc "Simple gifts" (Shaker song) / adapted by Aaron Copland / transcribed for chorus by Irving Fine [chorus]. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1952] .
65-Dc
Choral score (SA or TB) with piano accompaniment; 4 p.
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