Guide to the Sam di Bonaventura papers C0070 Sam di Bonaventura papers

Guide to the Sam di Bonaventura papers C0070

Sam di Bonaventura papers


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Eron Ackerman

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0070
Title
Sam di Bonaventura papers 1900-1998
Quantity
159 Linear Feet, 159 boxes
Creator
Di Bonaventura, Sam
Location
This collection is housed at the WRLC Shared Collections Facility.
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

Use Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Access Restrictions

This collection is housed at the WRLC Shared Collections Facility. Advance notice will be required to access any materials.

There are no access restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Sam di Bonaventura papers, C0070, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Sam di Bonaventura from 1984-1998.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup completed in February 2009 by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in August 2023.


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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Dr. Sam di Bonaventura papers
1900-1988