Roger Reynolds in Warren Studio A, UCSD, for recording session for "last things, I think, to think about". About this image
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A large collection of music manuscripts and related material documenting the work of American composer Roger Reynolds. Reynolds is one of the early important composers to include electroacoustic elements in live performances, and he pioneered the use of several innovative compositional techniques. A biography and interview with the composer is available at the Online Collection link below. Some reformatted digital sound material from the collection will be included on this site in future releases.
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General
- Span Dates
- 1964-present
- Major Language(s)
- English
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Physical Collection
- Number of Items
- 6000
- Number of Containers
- 43 sheet music boxes; 10 correspondence boxes; 2 non-archival boxes
- Linear Feet
- 25
- Contents
- Full scores in manuscript and complete sketches to over 40 works; charts; diagrams; manuscripts for books, articles, and lectures; correspondence; photographs; business papers; digital material related to electroacoustic works.
- Processing History
- In process; materials received thus far are sorted and easily used; finding aid available for music materials.
- Transfers
- Most reel-to-reel computer tapes and all sound recordings transferred to MBRS. Some computer tapes to be stored at Iron Mountain remain in the possession of the Music Division.
- Provenance
- Open collection; periodic deposits added by composer as material becomes available.
Access/Copyright
- Access Permissions
- Permitted, subject to PARR policies and procedures
- Copyright Info
- http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
- Preferred Citation
- Roger Reynolds Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress.
Subject(s)
- Chamber Music
- Dance
- Electronic Music
- Opera
- Orchestra
- Solo Instruments: Flute
- Solo Instruments: Piano
- Solo Instruments: Strings