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Music, 1841-1988 (continued)
Music by Aaron Copland, 1911-1985 (continued)
Music Manuscripts and Printed Editions, 1920-1985 (continued)
The north star. (continued)
Note: All items in this folder are mimeographs or ozalid copies of copyist's manuscripts with holograph markings in ink and pencil throughout.
The term "MIXER" is used by the composer to describe this group of scores.
A list of titles is included with the material.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53 misc The north star.
53 misc
Miscellaneous choral scores of Russian folk songs.
53-A) "Younger generation" [song] : from The north star
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-A "Younger generation" (song version).
53-A
Ms. Draft of piano-vocal score; [8] p.; 31.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
English text. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
Based on traditional Russian melody; composer unknown.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-A.1 "Younger generation".
53-A.1
Ms. (ozalid). Piano-vocal score; 5 p.; 33 cm.
Note: Copy of copyist's manuscript score.
English text. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-Aa "Younger generation" / from Samuel Goldwyn's production. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1944] .
53-Aa
Score for choral arrangement (SATB), with piano accompaniment; 10 p.; 26.5 cm.
c1944 by Chappel and Co.
Plt.: Oct. 1723-10.
English text. Words by Ira Gershwin.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-Ab "Younger generation". New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1964] .
53-Ab
Piano-vocal score (SA); 8 p.
c1944 by Chappell and Co.; this arrangement copyright 1964 by Chappell and Co.
Plt.: Oct. 5506.
English text. Words by Ira Gershwin.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-Ac "Younger generation". New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1964?] .
53-Ac
Choral score (SAB); 11 p.
c1944 by Chappell & Co.; this arrangement copyright 1964 by Chappell & Co.
Plt.: Oct. 5507.
English text. Words by Ira Gershwin.
53-B) "Song of the guerrillas" [chorus] : from The north star
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-B "Song of the guerrillas".
53-B
Ms. (ozalid). Conductor's choral score (TBB), with orchestral accompaniment; 7 p.; 33 cm. (2 copies).
Note: Copy of copyist's manuscript.
English text. Words by Ira Gershwin.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-Ba "Song of the guerrillas". New York: Chappell & Co., [1943] .
53-Ba
Piano-vocal score; 5 p.; 30.25 cm. (2 copies).
c1943 by Chappell & Co.
Plt.: C-1273-4.
English text. Words by Ira Gershwin.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-Bb "Song of the guerrillas" / for men's voices, with baritone solo and piano accompaniment. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1944] .
53-Bb
Score for men's voices (TTBB) with piano accompaniment; 12 p.
c1944 by Chappell and Co.
Plt.: Oct. 1729-12.
English text. Words by Ira Gershwin.
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-Bc "Song of the guerrillas" / for men's voices, with baritone solo and piano accompaniment. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1944] .
53-Bc
Score for men's voices (TTBB) with piano accompaniment; 12 p.
c1944 by Chappell and Co.
Plt.: Oct. 1729-12.
English text. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
53-C) "No village like mine" [song] : from The north star
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-C "No village like mine" / based on a traditional Russian tune - composer unknown.
53-C
Ms. Draft of piano-vocal score; 8 + 1 p.; 31.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
English text. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
Laid in: Typescript of "No Village Like Mine".
BOX-FOLDER 25/53-Ca "No village like mine". New York: Chappell & Co., [1943] .
53-Ca
Piano-vocal score; 5 p.; 30 cm. (2 copies).
c1943 by Chappell & Co.
Plt.: C-1271-4.
English text. Words by Ira Gershwin.
54) Letter from home [orchestra]
BOX-FOLDER 74/54 Letter from home.
54
Ms. (pos. photostat). Full score; 38 leaves; 44.5 cm.
Note: Photostat copy with holograph markings in pencil and ink.
Original version for radio orchestra. This work was written on commission from Paul Whiteman and the American Broadcasting Company.
BOX-FOLDER 74/54.1 Letter from home.
54.1
Ms. (neg. photostat). Full score; 38 leaves; 44.5 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript score; identical to ARCO 54.
Laid in, holograph note: "Negatives of full score [original] version for radio orchestra."
BOX-FOLDER 74/54.2 Letter from home.
54.2
Ms. Original pencil sketches; various paginations; 32 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 74/54.3 Letter from home : piano reduction of the [original] score.
54.3
Ms. (ozalid). Piano score; 8 p.; 39 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript with holograph markings in ink and pencil .
At end in ink and pencil: Aug. 13-28, '44 Tepoztlan, Mex.
BOX-FOLDER 74/54.4 Letter from home.
54.4
Ms. (photocopy). Piano score; 6 leaves; 43.5 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript score in the hand of Julia Smith.
On title page: "Complete piano score by J.S. Original version for radio orchestra. Commissioned by the American Broadcasting Co."
Stamped in red: U of NT [University of North Texas] Music Library.
54-A) Letter from home [symphony orchestra]
BOX-FOLDER 74/54-A Letter from home.
54-A
Ms. Full score; 39 leaves; 40.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink on transparent paper.
On title page: "Arranged for symphony orchestra from the original version for radio orchestra."
BOX-FOLDER 74/54-A.1 Letter from home.
54-A.1
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [1] + 38 p.; 41.5 cm.
Note: Copy of holograph score ARCO 54-A.
On title page: "Original version for radio orchestra. Commissioned by the American Broadcasting Co."
BOX-FOLDER 74/54-A.2 Letter from home.
54-A.2
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [1] + 38 p.; 42.5 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Copy of holograph score ARCO 54-A, with holograph markings in ink and pencil .
On title page: "Version of 1944 now withdrawn. Arranged for symphony orchestra from the original version for radio orchestra. Later revised and published for school orchestra (1964)."
BOX-FOLDER 74/54-A.3 Letter from home.
54-A.3
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [1] + 38 p.; 42 cm.
Note: Copy of holograph score ARCO 54-A.
On outside cover: Library #3 SET A.
BOX-FOLDER 74/54-A.4 Letter from home.
54-A.4
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [1] + 38 p.; 42 cm.
Note: Copy of holograph score ARCO 54-A, with holograph markings in pencil.
On outside cover: Library #3 SET B.
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