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Music, 1841-1988 (continued)
Music by Aaron Copland, 1911-1985 (continued)
Music Manuscripts and Printed Editions, 1920-1985 (continued)
84) Music for a great city [orchestral suite]
BOX-FOLDER 107/84 Music for a great city.
84
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; 114 p.; 48 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
At end: Apr. 13, 1964.
Concert suite developed from film score Something wild.
CONTENTS:
  • 1) The skyline
  • 2) Night thoughts
  • 3) Subway jam
  • 4) Toward the bridge
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.1 [No. I, "The skyline"].
84.1
Ms. (black line print). Full score; 51 leaves; 48 cm.
At head in red pencil: uncorrected copy.
Concert suite developed from film score "Something Wild".
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.2 [No. II, "Night thoughts"].
84.2
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [20] p. (pp. 52-71); 38 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
At head in red pencil: uncorrected copy.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.3 No. III, "Subway jam".
84.3
Ms. Condensed score sketch; 8 p.; 34.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.4 "III Movement".
84.4
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [13] p. (pp. 72-84); 36.5 cm.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.5 [No. IV, "Toward the bridge"].
84.5
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [30] p. (pp. 85-114); 48 cm. (spiral bound).
At head in red pencil: uncorrected copy.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.6 Music for a great city : concert suite from "Something wild".
84.6
Ms. Rough sketches; [30] p.; various sizes.
Note: Holograph in pencil and ink.
Includes 11 leaves of orchestral notes in ink and pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84a Music for a great city. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1965] .
84a
Full score; 100 p. (2 copies).
c1965 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 19318.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout Copy 1.
On second preliminary page: Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra in celebration of its sixtieth anniversary season and dedicated to the members of the orchestra.
Duration: Approx. 24 min.
Concert suite developed from film score "Something wild".
CONTENTS:
  • 1) Skyline
  • 2) Night thoughts
  • 3) Subway jam
  • 4) Toward the bridge
BOX-FOLDER 107/84b Music for a great city. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1965] .
84b
Full score (miniature); 100 p.
c1965 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 19318.
On second preliminary page: Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra on its sixtieth anniversary season and dedicated to the members of the orchestra.
Duration: Approx. 24 min.
85) Emblems [band]
BOX-FOLDER 108/85 Emblems : for symphonic band.
85
Ms. Full score; 66 leaves; 50 cm.
Note: Manuscript in pencil by Aaron Copland and David Walker.
On title page: Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association (1964).
At end: Nov. 10, 1964.
Duration: circa 12 min.
BOX-FOLDER 108/85.1 Emblems : for symphonic band.
85.1
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; 65 p.; 51 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Copy of manuscript score ARCO 85, with holograph band indications in pencil.
On title page: Uncorrected copy.
Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association (1964).
At end: Nov. 10, 1964.
This version does not include page 66 of original score.
BOX-FOLDER 108/85.2 Emblems : for symphonic band.
85.2
Ms. (ozalid). Full score (incomplete); 24 leaves; 51 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript score ARCO 85.
On title page: Uncorrected copy.
Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association (1964).
BOX-FOLDER 108/85.3 Emblems : for symphonic band.
85.3
Ms. Condensed score; 24 leaves; 38 cm.
Note: Manuscript in pencil on transparent paper by David Walker.
At end: Nov. 3, 1964.
BOX-FOLDER 108/85.4 Emblems : for symphonic band.
85.4
Ms. (ozalid). Condensed score; 24 p.; various sizes.
Note: Copy of original manuscript score ARCO 85.3, with holograph band indications in pencil by Aaron Copland.
BOX-FOLDER 108/85.5 Emblems : for band.
85.5
Ms. Condensed score (draft); 42 p.; 34 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
At end: Nov. '64 Approx.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 18.
BOX-FOLDER 108/85.6 Emblems : for band.
85.6
Ms. Rough sketches; 43 p.; various sizes.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 18.
BOX-FOLDER 108/85a Emblems.
85a
New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1965]
Full score and conductor score (2 volumes); 58 + 30 p. (2 copies).
c1965 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: Q.M.B. 339.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout both copies.
At head: Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association.
BOX-FOLDER 108/85aa Emblems. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1965] .
85aa
Band parts.
c1965 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: Q.M.B. 339.
86) Signature : CBS Playhouse [incidental music]
BOX-FOLDER 42/86 Signature : CBS Playhouse.
86
Ms. Full score; [11] leaves; 38 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
On second preliminary page: Commissioned by the Columbia Broadcasting System.
BOX-FOLDER 42/86.1 Signature : CBS Playhouse.
86.1
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; 8 p.; 37.5 cm.
Note: Copied from holograph score ARCO 86.
On title page verso: Commissioned by the Columbia Broadcasting System.
BOX-FOLDER 42/86.2 Signature : CBS Playhouse.
86.2
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; 8 p.; 38.5 cm.
Note: Copied from holograph score ARCO 86.
BOX-FOLDER 42/86.3 Signature : CBS Playhouse.
86.3
Ms. (black line print). Full score; 8 p.; 38.5 cm.
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