Series II: Scores

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unitid

{"value"=>"3575972", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1976-1994", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1976/1994"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Series II: Scores"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"8 boxes", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"2.33 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"63 computer files", "unit"=>"computer_files"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"5.0 megabytes", "unit"=>"megabytes"}]}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>This series, dating from 1976 to 1994, holds the scores for Oldham's compositions and piano transcriptions and arrangements. Most of the scores consist of manuscripts or manuscript copies, computer prints, and sketches and parts in some cases. A few of the compositions also have Finale score software files, or published scores. Posthumous content consists of published scores.</p> <p>Major works present include <span class=\"title\">Concerto for Piano</span>, Op. 14; <span class=\"title\">The Boulding Chorales</span>, Op. 16; <span class=\"title\">Ballade for Piano</span>, Op. 17; Oldham's choral settings of Psalms 121, 130, and 150; <span class=\"title\">Symphony Number One for Organ</span>; <span class=\"title\">Variations on a French Noël</span>, Op. 7; <span class=\"title\">Three Carols</span>, Op. 20; and the unfinished opera <span class=\"title\">Thérѐse Raquin</span>. The scores also include art songs, such as <span class=\"title\">Five Songs</span>, Op. 2, <span class=\"title\">Not Even If I Try</span>, and <span class=\"title\">It's All Your Fault</span>; and humorous songs including \"Behind the Beguine,\" \"I Won the Lottery,\" \"It's Not Like You, Stella,\" \"J.S. Rock,\" \"Yum,\" and \"Zabar Dance.\"</p> <p>The <span class=\"title\">Concerto for Piano</span> has initial sketches, Oldham's two-piano score, full scores of orchestrations by Steve Cohen, and parts. Cohen produced a second, revised orchestration as well, and there are parts for both versions.</p> <p>The series also contains a few early compositions, song lyrics without music, unidentified works, and an untitled sketch.</p> <p>Oldham's piano arrangements and transcriptions consist primarily of music by J.S. Bach, with one transcription each of works by Maurice Duruflé, John Jacob Niles, and Jean Sibelius.</p>"}

arrangement

{"value"=>"<p>The series is in two divisions: Compositions; and Arrangements and Transcriptions. The first is arranged by title. The second is arranged by composer.</p>"}

date_start

1976

keydate

1976

date_end

1994

date_inclusive_start

1976

date_inclusive_end

1994

extent_statement

2.33 linear feet (8 boxes). 5.0 megabytes (63 computer files)

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1. Compositions [46/1]
2. Arrangements and Transcriptions [5/2]