Guide to the Sam di Bonaventura papers, 1900-1998 Sam di Bonaventura C0070

Guide to the Sam di Bonaventura papers, 1900-1998

A Collection in
Special Collections and Archives
Collection Number C0070


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Repository
George Mason University. Special Collections and Archives.
Collection number
C0070
Title
Sam di Bonaventura papers 1900-1998
URL:
http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/
Physical Characteristics
181.5 linear feet (159 boxes)
Creator
Sam di Bonaventura
Language
English
Abstract
Collection consists of notebooks containing related research notes, scholarly papers, concert programs, musical scores and sheet music arranged alphabetically by subject.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Sam di Bonaventura papers, Collection #C0070, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University.

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Sam di Bonaventura in 1984-1998.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. EAD markup completed in February 2009 by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty.

Biographical Information

Sam di Bonaventura was a professor of music at George Mason from 1975 until 1998. Known around campus simply as "Dr. Sam," di Bonaventura taught music history, music theory, and private violin lessons until he retired in spring 1998. Di Bonaventura studied music at Juilliard, Yale, Harvard, and Peabody Conservatory. He studied composition with musical giants including Robert Ward, Vincent Persichetti, Paul Hindemith, Walter Piston, and Benjamin Lees. He was a professional violinist and composed a number of original works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, vocal and choral media.

Scope and Content

Collection consists of notebooks containing related research notes, scholarly papers, concert programs, musical scores and sheet music arranged alphabetically by subject.

Arrangement

This collection is organized alphabetically by composer or subject.

Related Material

Di Bonaventura's extensive recorded music collection was added to the George Mason University Libraries' media collections.

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Dr. Sam di Bonaventura papers