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Dayton (Ohio) -- Music

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Dayton Chamber Music Society Records (MS-531)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-531
Abstract The Dayton Chamber Music Society was a private foundation based out of Dayton, Ohio. The society performed classical music in the city of Dayton through a series of concerts put on annually. The Dayton Chamber Music Society also rewarded various academic scholarships to musical students of their choice each year. This collection includes administrative papers such as member lists, meeting minutes and agendas, financial records, member correspondence, and general correspondence on group...
Dates: 1953-2016

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Records (MS-314)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-314
Abstract

The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra was founded by Paul Katz in 1933. It is recognized as one of Dayton's oldest and longest standing cultural institutions. The records of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra document the organization's history from founding to the recent past. Emphasis is on the 1970s and 1980s. This is an ongoing collection. The collection is rich in brochures and photographs, programs, administrative records, and marketing material.

Dates: 1933 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2001

Jim Foreman Dayton Music Scene Collection (MS-704)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-704
Abstract

The collection consists of video interviews that Jim Foreman conducted with Dayton music personas in the 1980s.

Dates: circa 1980 - circa 1989

Paul Katz Clippings (MFM-19)

 Collection — Reel 1 (DB Roll 2427)
Identifier: MFM-19
Scope and Contents

The microfilm contains clippings dating 1917-1977, which follow Paul Katz's musical career as a performer and composer, as well as the founder and Musical Director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dates: circa 1980

Paul Katz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-102
Abstract

The collection consists of materials relating to Katz's long career as a musician, composer, teacher, and conductor. Katz organized the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in 1933 and held the post of Musical Director until he retired in 1975. Papers in this collection include personal correspondence, conductor scores, photographs, clippings, speeches, and articles by Katz. Also included are audio recordings of performances and interviews by Dr. Katz and his wife Phyllis Katz.

Dates: 1917 - 1994

Eleanor McCann Dayton Music Scrapbook (SC-379)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-379
Abstract

The collection consists of a single scrapbook containing clippings, original materials (such as programs and correspondence), and occasional handwritten commentary, mostly focused on Dayton's classical music scene in the 1930s and 1940s. Eleanor McCann was the music director at the Dayton Art Institute at the time.

Dates: 1925 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1943

Wright State University School of Music Programs in CORE Scholar

 Digital Collection
Identifier: UA-MUS Progs CORE Scholar
Dates: 1965 - 2014