Guide to the Glenn Smith music collection, 1967-1996 Glenn Smith music C0265

Guide to the Glenn Smith music collection, 1967-1996

Glenn Smith music
C0265


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections & Archives

Special Collections & Archives
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George Mason University
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USA
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May 28, 2015

Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Beckman

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections & Archives.
Collection Number
C0265
Title
Glenn Smith music collection 1967-1996
URL:
http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/smithg.html
Physical Characteristics
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Creator
Smith, Glenn
Language
English
Abstract
This collection documents the career of Glenn Smith, a faculty member in the George Mason University School of Music (formerly the Department of Music).

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Glenn Smith music collection must be obtained from Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Glenn Smith music collection, C0265, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Glenn Smith before 2008.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff. Processing completed by Elizabeth Beckman in May 2015. EAD markup completed by Elizabeth Beckman in May 2015.


Biographical Information

Composer Glenn Smith is a professor in George Mason University's School of Music, where he began teaching in 1976. Smith attended California State College, Hayward, and Indiana University. He has written many choral and instrumental compositions over the years, including "Equally Free - The Pageant of George Mason" for the University's 10th anniversary celebration.

Scope and Content

This collection includes sheet music, audio cassettes, and concert materials from George Mason University music professor Glenn Smith from the years 1967-1996. Folder one includes handouts and a program for a concert of Smith's music that was performed in April 1996. Folder two contains the 1981 score for "Equally Free - The Pageant of George Mason." Folders three, four, and five contain the sheet music for compositions by Smith dating from 1967-1970, as well as a piece that was written in 1965 and revised in 1991. Folder six contains six audio cassettes dating from 1986-1991; four of the cassettes are recordings of music by Smith, and the other two cassettes are labelled "Merrily II" and "Bob Alexander - 1st draft."

Arrangement

The materials are arranged in six folders based on format.

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Smith, Glenn
  • Subjects:

  • Music.

Contents List

An electronic box inventory is unavailable. Please contact speccoll@gmu.edu for more information.