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Music, 1841-1988 (continued)
Music by Aaron Copland, 1911-1985 (continued)
Music Manuscripts and Printed Editions, 1920-1985 (continued)
BOX-FOLDER 34/63-Ac The red pony : film suite for orchestra. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1964] .
63-Ac
Full score; 119 p.
c1951 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 16898.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
Duration: Approx. 21 min.
BOX-FOLDER 34/63-Ca The red pony : film suite for band. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1969] .
63-Ca
Full score; 88 p. (2 copies).
c1951; this arrangement copyright 1969 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: Q.M.B. 357.
Ser. title: Symphonic Band Series, No. 357.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout Copy 1.
64) Preamble (for a solemn occasion) ; Hymn for the United Nations (original title) [orchestra]
BOX-FOLDER 103/64 [Preamble (for a solemn occasion)].
64
Ms. Full score; 22 leaves; 38.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink on transparent paper.
At end: Aug. 16-Sept. 5, '49, Snedens Landing.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 91.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64.1 Preamble : for a solemn occasion / for orchestra with speaking voice.
64.1
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; 22 p.; 38.5 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Copy of holograph score ARCO 64, with holograph markings in pencil.
Text from the Preamble to the United Nations Charter.
Commissioned by the National Broadcasting Company for the United Nations.
At end: Aug. 16-Sept. 5,'49 Snedens Landing.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64.2 Preamble / for orchestra and speaking voice.
64.2
Ms. Piano reduction; 6 leaves; 34.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink on transparent paper.
Piano reduction by the composer.
Duration: 5:42.
At end: Aug. 16-Sept. 5, '49.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64.3 Preamble (for a solemn occasion).
64.3
Ms. Sketches; 20 p.; various sizes.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 91.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64.4 "Preamble to the United Nations".
64.4
Mss. String parts; 34 cm.
Note: Copyist's manuscripts in ink on transparent paper.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64.5 "Preamble (for the United Nations)" / for orchestra and speaking voice.
64.5
Copy of manuscript in the hand of Julia Smith. Full score; [21] leaves; 36 cm.
Note: Text from the Preamble to the United Nations Charter; Commissioned by the National Broadcasting Co.
Item includes five measures of transcriptions of Copland's Sextet and The Heiress.
Stamped in red: U of NT [University of North Texas] Music Library.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64a Preamble : for a solemn occasion. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1953] .
64a
Full score; 15 p. (2 copies).
c1953 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17289.
Note: Both copies contain holograph markings in pencil throughout.
Duration: Approx. 6 min.
64-A) Preamble (for a solemn occasion) ; Hymn for the United Nations (original title) [organ]
BOX-FOLDER 103/64-A Preamble (for a solemn occasion).
64-A
Ms. Score for organ; 7 leaves; 33.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 91.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64-Aa Preamble (for a solemn occasion) / for pipe or Hammond organ. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1955] .
64-Aa
Organ score; 6 p.
c1955 in U.S.A. by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 18033.
Duration: Approx. 6 min.
64-B) Preamble (for a solemn occasion) ; Hymn for the United Nations (original title) [symphonic band]
BOX-FOLDER 103/64-B Preamble : for a solemn occasion / arranged for symphonic band by the composer.
64-B
Ms. Full score; 15 leaves; 50 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 103/64-Ba Preamble : for a solemn occasion. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, [1974] .
64-Ba
Full score; 16 p. (3 copies).
c1953; arrangement for symphonic band 1974.
Plt.: Q.M.B. 387.
Duration: Approx. 6 min.
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] .
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