Key to Finding Aid Labels
The "shelf locator" of Music Special Collections material is shown in the finding aid as a box number and folder number; for example, Box 1999-3:1, folder 1. If pertinent, the folder number may be followed by dates; for example: Box 1999-3:1, folder 2 (1980-1997).
Scores or Scores and Parts
· A score is a complete work. Scores are listed alphabetically, and in the case of individual composers' collections, link to a chronological list.
· A part is a portion of the score that is written for a particular instrument. Parts are included in the Contemporary Music Collection but are not in the New Music Performance Collection.
· An excerpt is part of a score that has been selected for a specific purpose (for example, vocal audition material, musical examples).
· A fragment is an incomplete piece, or a finished piece with a page or two missing.
The notation "printed" does not appear in the finding aid entry because it is considered a composition's default format; however, the formats "manuscript" and "facsimile" are noted.
· A manuscript is a handwritten composition.
· A facsimile is a photocopy of a handwritten composition.
Authored by the Composer
Published written works of the composer (includes books, journal articles, pamphlets, etc.). Includes librettos and song texts, unaccompanied by music, that are authored by the composer.
Awards, Certificates, Degrees, etc.
Awards, certificates, degrees, etc. that have been granted to the composer.
Biographical and Bibliographical Material
· Biographical material, including journal articles and theses about the composer, that does not fit into other subject categories.
· Bibliographical material (that is, lists of publications, compositions, etc.).
· Also includes chronologies (lists of events by date).
Correspondence
Correspondence that is either to or from the composer.
DCR Exhibit Material
Programs, keepsakes, publicity, recordings, etc. generated by exhibits and events sponsored by the Diehn Composers Room. Material from non-DCR events are arranged by other subjects on this list.
Photographs, Programs, Program Notes, etc.
Publicity photos, photographs from the composer's personal collection, and programs/program notes from performances of the composer's work, other than DCR events.
Reviews, Publicity, and Newspaper Articles
Though most reviews and publicity appear in newspapers, this category also includes reviews and publicity that is not published in newspaper articles. It also includes all other newspaper articles in the particular composer's collection.
Sketches and Sketchbooks
· A sketch is the composer's quick jotting of ideas, themes, notes etc.
· A sketchbook is a notebook, binder, loose pages, etc. of sketches.
Sound Recordings, Films and Videos
Performances of the composer's work on recordings, films, or videos. May also include works that are conducted by the composer.
Supplemental Material
Ephemera and miscellaneous material that does not fit into other subject categories. May include the composer's personal books, recordings, etc. Includes librettos and song texts, unaccompanied by music, that are authored by somone other than the composer.
Teaching Aids
If the composer is/was a teacher, materials used to aid in teaching, including lectures, syllabi, handouts for students, class drills, etc.