RAYBURN WRIGHT COLLECTION

Series 1: Scores

Sub-series A: Original compositions

Box 1

folder 1 African Drum Fantasy. For percussion and concert band. Music by Michael Babatunde Olatunji and Rayburn Wright. Three copies of the conductor’s score. –Copy 1: MS in pencil and ink; emendations in colored pencil. 30pp. of music; –Copy 2: Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings and emendations in pencil. 30pp. of music. Accompanied by a single page of typescript with the title, “African Drum Fantasy by Rayburn Wright: Sound Guide”; –Copy 3: Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 28pp. of music. Pages 5-6 are lacking. Accompanied by two leaves of sketch material. MS in pencil. 3pp. of music; 1 page of text bearing the heading, “Menu”.
folder 2

African Fantasy. For percussion and concert band. Documents include:

  • Incomplete full score: Combination of ink and pencil MS; pages in ink feature emendations in pencil. 64pp. total: 45 numbered pages, 35 of which contain musical content; 19 blank pages interleaved throughout;
  • Sketch material that includes: –African Overture – C minor version. MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil. 14pp. of music; –Finale Sequence – African Overture. MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil. 2pp. of music; –O Dun De (Harvest Song). MS in pencil. 5pp. of music; –Unlisted pop tune/My Lady Please Explain. MS in pencil. 3pp. of music; –Ovothun. MS in pencil. 2pp. of music; –Yeke, Omo, Mi (Do not cry my child). MS in pencil. 2pp. of music; –Serenade to the God of Thunder. MS in pencil. 3pp. of music; –Menu – Diyeh. MS in pencil. 3pp. of music; –Oluwa Sanu Versions. MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil. 18pp. of music; –My Lady Please Explain. MS in pencil. 2pp. of music; –Yeke, Omo, Mi (Do not cry my child). MS repro; reverse side contains a rhythmic sketch in pencil. 2pp. of music; –16pp. of unidentified fragments interleaved throughout. MS in pencil and colored pencil;
  • Extant parts include: 2nd bassoon, 4th tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2nd tenor saxophone, 2nd alto saxophone and 1st MS repro. 40pp. of music;
  • Documents pertaining to Michael B. Olatunji and the composition of African Fantasy. Combination of pencil MS, ink MS and typescript annotated in pencil and ink. 18pp. Accompanied by a program for a performance by Asadata Dafora and his Chologo Aloba African Dancers, featuring Michael B. Olatunji, that took place on May 31, 1958 at the United Mutual Auditorium in New York City. Annotations in pencil. 1p. Also accompanied by a copy of the liner notes for the “Folk Music of the Western Congo” LP. Ethnic Folkways Library P427. New York: Folkways Records and Service Corp., c1952. Annotations in pencil. 8pp.
folder 3 Autumn Allegory. Full score and cello part. No date. –Full score: MS repro; bears performance markings in pencil. Title in blue ink. 52pp. of music; –Cello part: MS repro; bears performance markings in pencil and ink. 5pp. of music.
folder 4 The Bells of Saint Clements. For brass quintet. Copyright 1984. Full score and parts. –Full score: MS repro. 11pp. of music; –Trumpet I: MS repro; signed in pencil by Rayburn Wright. 4pp. of music. Accompanied by a note signed in ink to Ray Wright from Audrey [last name unknown]. 1 page; –Trumpet II: MS repro; signed in pencil by Rayburn Wright. 4pp. of music; –Horn: MS repro; signed in pencil by Rayburn Wright. 4pp. of music; –Trombone: MS repro; signed in pencil by Rayburn Wright. 4pp. of music; –Tuba: MS repro; signed in pencil by Rayburn Wright. 4pp. of music.
folder 5 A Ceremony of Sounds. For trombones and percussion. Date (on page 1):
October 5, 1969. Combination of MS repro and MS in pencil. 5pp. of music. Accompanied by documents that pertain to the form, instrumentation and rhythmic structure of the piece. Combination of ink and pencil MS. 7pp.
folder 6 Cuban Concerto. For percussion trio and orchestra. Written for Ronald Gould, Arnold Goldberg and Simon Sadoff of the New York Percussion Trio. Full score. MS in pencil and ink; bears performance markings in colored pencil. 65pp. of music

Box 2

folder 1 Cuban Concerto. For percussion trio and orchestra. Written for Ronald Gould, Arnold Goldberg and Simon Sadoff of the New York Percussion Trio. Full score. Comb-bound MS repro. 65pp. of music.
folder 2 Daphne. Lead sheet. Two copies. Ink MS. 3pp. of music each. Accompanied by an “Application for registration of a claim to copyright in a musical composition” form from the Register of Copyrights at the United States Library of Congress. Signed in ink, presumably by Rayburn Wright.
folder 3 An Everyday Affair. For three trombones and tuba. Full score and parts. –Full score: Ozalid MS in ink. 5 pp. of music; –Four sets of parts (Set 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Sets 2 – 4: repros generated from Ozalid masters). 16pp. of music.
folder 4 George M. Cohan and Broadway. Copyright 1989. Extant parts include: Canadian Brass Quintet (trumpet I, trumpet II, horn, trombone, and tuba), Left Brass Quintet (trumpet I, trumpet II, horn, trombone, and tuba), Right Brass Quintet (trumpet I, trumpet II, horn, trombone, and tuba), percussion I, percussion II and string bass. 234pp. of music.
folder 5 Gershwin Variations. Extant parts include: flutes I and II, piccolo (flute III), oboe I, oboe II / English horn, Bb clarinets I and II, bass clarinet, bassoons I and II, horns I and II, horns III and IV, percussion II, piano, harp, xylophone, violin I, violin II, viola, cello and bass. Flute I – xylophone: MS repro; strings: ink MS. 189pp. of music.

Box 3

folder 1

Gershwin Variations. For brass quintet. Commissioned by Eastman Brass 1983. Full score and parts.

  • Full score: two copies (Copy 1: Combination of ink MS, MS repro and Ozalid MS in ink. 46pp. of music; Copy 2: June 1985 revision. Comb- bound MS repro; revisions, annotations and performance markings in pencil and ink. 45pp. of music);
  • Extant parts include: —Prelude: Fascinating Rhythm: trumpets I and II, horn, trombone and tuba. Ink MS and MS repro; corrections and performance markings in pencil. 25pp. of music; —It Ain’t Necessarily So: trumpet I, trumpet II and trombone. MS repro. 9pp. of music; —Do It Again: trumpets I and II, horn, trombone and tuba. MS repro. 15pp. of music; —Liza: trumpet I (Copy 1: MS repro. 7pp. of music; Copy 2: MS repro. 6pp. of music); trumpet II (MS repro. 4pp. of music); horn (Combination of MS repro and ink MS. 9pp. of music), trombone (Combination of MS repro and ink MS. 7pp. of music), tuba (Combination of MS repro and ink MS; performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 6pp. of music);
  • Accompanied by pages extracted from various manifestations of the brass quintet parts. Combination of MS repro and ink MS; a number of pages bear emendations in pencil. 37pp. of music.
folder 2 Gershwin Variations. For brass quintet. Full score and parts. –Full score: Combination of MS in pencil and ink [pp. 1 – 32] and MS repro [pp. 33 – 41]. 41pp. of music; –Extant parts include: Bess You Is My Woman. Trumpets I and II, horn, trombone and tuba. Ink MS. 18pp. of music.
folder 3 Gershwin Variations. For brass quintet. Full score. Copyright New World Music, 1930. May 1985 revision. MS repro. 45pp. of music.
folder 4 Gershwin Variations. For brass quintet and orchestra. Full score. Ink MS; corrections and annotations in pencil. 169pp. of music.

Box 4

folder 1 Grand Circus Fantasia. For brass quintet. Full score. MS in pencil. 222pp. of music.
folder 2 Grand Circus Fantasia. For brass quintet. Parts include: trumpets I and II, horn, trombone and tuba. MS repro. 109pp. of music.
folder 3

“Guitars” Album. Music that appeared on “The History of Guitars” LP on Golden Records, [197-?]. Scores include:

  • My Friend The Guitar # 1. 5 copies. –Copy 1: Full score. MS repro. 12pp. of music. Accompanied by a list of titles. Ink MS. 1p; –Copy 2: Piano reduction. MS in pencil. 4pp. of music; –Copy 3: Full score. MS in pencil. 12pp. of music; –Copy 4: Lead Sheet. MS repro. 3pp. of music; –Copy 5: Lead Sheet. Ink MS; lyrics, tempo and metronome marking in typescript. 3pp. of music;
  • My Friend the Guitar # 2. Two copies of full score. –Copy 1: MS in pencil. 11pp. of music; –Copy 2: MS repro. 11pp. of music;
  • In Puerto Rico / The Spanish Guitar. 4 copies. –Copy 1: Full score. Repro of Ozalid master copy. “In Puerto Rico” written in ink above “The Spanish Guitar” on 1st 18pp. of music; –Copy 2: “In Puerto Rico” lead sheet. MS repro. 1p. of music; –Copy 3: “In Puerto Rico” lead sheet. Ink MS; lyrics, tempo and metronome marking in typescript. 1p. of music; –Copy 4: “The Spanish Guitar” full score. Ozalid MS in pencil. 18pp. of music;
  • Pickety Pockety. 4 copies. –Copy 1: Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in ink. 4pp. of music; –Copy 2: Lead sheet. Ink MS. 1p. of music; –Copy 3: Lead sheet. MS repro. 1p. of music; –Copy 4: Ozalid MS in pencil. 4pp. of music;
  • Happy Hawaii. 3 copies. –Copy 1: Full score. Repro of Ozalid master copy. 2pp. of music; –Copy 2: Lead sheet. Ink MS. 1p. of music; –Copy 3: Lead sheet. MS repro. 1p. of music;
  • O Sole Mio. Full score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; annotated in ink. 2pp. of music; pg. 2 is lacking;
  • Dark Eyes. Full score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; annotated in ink. 3pp. of music;
  • Blue-Tail Fly. Lead sheet. MS repro; annotated in ink. 1p. of music;
  • Cowboy Guitar. Copyright 1970, Thomas English Music Publishing Company. Full score. 2 copies. –Copy 1: Ozalid MS in pencil. 7pp. of music; –Copy 2: Repro of Ozalid master copy; copyright information written in ink on page 1. 7pp. of music.

Scores are accompanied by an envelope labeled “‘Guitars’ Album. Golden Records – 1970 (Scores)” in ink.

folder 4 “Holidays for Percussion” Album: Scores (1 of 2). For three percussionists and bass. MS in pencil; emendations in ink and colored pencil. Includes full scores for: –Hallowe’en [sic] Witch Hunt. 15pp. of music; –Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. Arranged by Rayburn Wright. 15pp. of music; –Barn Dance (Turkey in the Straw). 13pp. of music; –Mexican Honeymoon. 9pp. of music; –Easter Parade. 11pp. of music; –Lazy Holiday. 8pp. of music; –Yankee Doodling. Adapted by Rayburn Wright. 12pp. of music; –Jingle Bells Samba (Revised). 14pp. of music. Accompanied by a document with the title, “Rough idea for notes for New York Percussion Trio Album”. Typescript; emendations in ink. 3pp. Also accompanied by an envelope labeled, “Holidays for Perc. (Scores)”. Inscribed in pencil to Ray Wright from R. Gould; titles written in ink on reverse side.
folder 5 “Holidays for Percussion” Album: Scores (2 of 2). For three percussionists and bass. MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil. –Happy Holidays. 8pp. of music. A musical sketch in pencil and the title written in ink, pencil and colored pencil appear on the reverse side of pg. 7; –Festa Brasileira. 8pp. of music. Title is written in pencil on the reverse side of pg. 8. Accompanied by an envelope labeled, “‘Holidays for Percussion’ Scores”. Ray Wright’s name and the message, “Dick Lieb will pick up”, written in colored pencil on side one.

Box 5

folder 1 Interfaces I. For trombone and percussion choirs. Date (on page 1 of full score): October 5, 1969. Full score and percussion parts. –Full score: MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil and ink. 30pp. of music. –Percussion parts: MS repro. 34pp. of music. Accompanied by a document titled “Interfaces I – percussion assignments”. MS in ink and pencil. 1 page. Also accompanied by a document titled “Bar Count – revised Interfaces I”. MS in pencil. 2 pp.
folder 2 Interfaces I. For trombone choir and percussion ensemble. Full score. Copyright: Rayburn Wright, 1969, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. MS repro with emendations in pencil and ink. 60pp. of music. Performance instructions immediately following title page.
folder 3 Interfaces I. For trombone choir and percussion ensemble. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 60pp. of music. Inscription to Mr. Leuning from Rayburn Wright appears on first page. The label, “Not Final Score”, also appears on the first page.

Box 26

folder 1 Interfaces 1. For trombone and percussion choirs. Copyright: Rayburn Wright, 1969, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Full score. Comb-bound MS repro; “Interfaces 1 – Wright” –in ink on spine. 62pp. of music.

Box 5

folder 4 Japanese Folk-Song Fantasy. For wind ensemble. Full score. MS in pencil and ink. 103pp. of music.
folder 5 Japanese Folk-Song Fantasy. For wind ensemble. Parts. Ozalid MS in ink. Extant parts include: flutes I & II, piccolo/flute, oboe, English horn, Eb clarinet, clarinets I – IV, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabass clarinet, alto saxophones I & II, tenor saxophone, Moog synthesizer, piano, horns I – IV, trumpets I – IV, euphonium, trombones I – IV, tubas I & II, harp, timpani, and percussion I – III. 221pp. of music. Accompanied by a note written in ink on Rayburn Wright letterhead; signed in ink by Rayburn Wright, October, 1978. 1 page. Also accompanied by the Eastman School of Music Ensembles Library’s copy of the euphonium part and page 5 of the part for percussion I. MS repro; generated from the Ozalid master copies. Euphonium part is annotated in pencil and colored pencil and signed in ink by R. Wright. 6pp. of music.
folder 6 Lady Kennedy. Written by Michael Babatunde Olatunji and Rayburn Wright. Copyright 1962, Amin Publishing Co., New York. Extant parts include: Tunji Singers, piccolo (left), baritone sax (right), trombone I (left) and trombone II (left). Ink MS; Tunji Singers’ and trombone parts feature emendations in pencil. 17pp. of music.
folder 7 Lonesome Horn. Lead sheet and string parts. Ozalid MS in ink. –Lead sheet: 1 page of music; –Violin A: 2pp. of music; –Violin B: 3pp. of music; –Viola: 2pp. of music. Accompanied by a folder labeled “Lonesome Horn [Deshons]” in ink.
folder 8 Patterns. For augmented symphony orchestra. Full score and parts. Full score: MS repro; emendations in pencil and ink. 77pp. of music. Accompanied by 18 loose pages labeled “Patterns – Old Pages”. MS repro; emendations in pencil and ink. Extant parts include: percussion I and electric piano.  Ink MS; emendations in pencil. 9pp. of music. Both parts contain sketch material on the reverse side of a number of leaves. 3pp. of music.

Box 26

folder 2 Sackbut City: Recorded by the Eastman Jazz Ensemble on their album “Montreux” (Mark Records MJS-57605). Copyright 1981 by Rayburn Wright. Published under license by the Thomas English Music Publishing Co. Full score and parts. Full score: 16pp. of music. Parts: 64pp. of music.

Box 6

folder 1 Salute to John Philip Sousa. For three brass quintets and three percussionists. Commissioned by the Canadian Brass. Copyright 1989. Full score. Two copies. –Copy 1: Comb-bound MS repro; emendations and annotations in pencil and ink. 161pp. of music; –Copy 2: MS in pencil and ink. 169pp. of music.
folder 2 Salute to John Philip Sousa. For three brass quintets and three percussionists. Commissioned by the Canadian Brass. Copyright 1989. MS repro. All parts present. 271pp. of music.

Box 7

folder 1 Shaker Suite. For [the] Canadian Brass and Symphonic Strings. Date (at end of full score): July 29, 1989. Copyright 1989. Full score (two copies) and parts. Full score (Copy 1): Comb-bound MS repro; bears performance markings in pencil. 64pp. of music. Full score (Copy 2): MS in pencil and ink. 66pp. of music. Extant parts include: trumpets I and II, French horn, trombone, tuba, violins I and II, viola and cello. MS repro. 50pp. of music.
folder 2 Small Town Blues. Words by Al Stillman; music by R. Wright. Piano / vocal score and parts. Piano / vocal score: Ozalid MS in ink. 2pp. of music. Extant parts include: A_B violins and viola. Ozalid MS in ink. 4pp. of music. Accompanied by a folder labeled “Small Town Blues [Deshons]” in ink
folder 3 Toulouse L’Autrec. For orchestra. Full score. Comb-bound MS repro. 46pp. of music.
folder 4

Two Generations of Brubeck Concert. Conductor’s scores and documents pertaining to the production of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra concert “Two Generations of Brubeck” which took place on June 2, 1972 in the Eastman Theatre.

  • Conductor’s scores include: –Out of the Way of the People. Written by Dave Brubeck. Repro of score published by St. Francis Music Co. and Malcolm Music, Ltd, c1970; stage lighting cues in ink. 21pp. of music; –Two Contemporary Sketches. MS repro; performance markings in ink. 7pp. of music; –Ursa Major. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published version of the piece [publisher unspecified]; performance markings in ink. 19pp. of music; –Two Contemporary Sketches, Part II. MS repro; performance markings in ink. 16pp. of music; –Intro – New Heavenly Blue. MS repro. 6pp. of music; –Excerpts from Truth is Fallen: A cantata for rock group and symphony orchestra. Music by Dave Brubeck. Text selected and adapted by Iola Brubeck with original texts by Iola and Christopher Brubeck. Repro of score published by St. Francis Music Co. and Malcolm Music, Ltd, c1971; performance markings in ink. 62pp. of music.
  • Documents include: –printed concert program; –card stock dividers, interleaved throughout, indicating names of programmed works and other directions, e.g. “Lights: Full Concert”; –carbon copy of a typescript letter to Music Art from Ray Wright, February 20, 1973 [original was signed by RW]. 1p; –typescript draft of the concert program with lighting and stage instructions in ink. 1p; –one page of Dave Brubeck’s rider, signed in ink to Ray Wright, Donald Hunsberger and Merritt Torrey from Nick Jones; –draft of the stage and lighting instructions. Ink MS. 3pp.
folder 5 Undercurrents. For flute, seven tubas and two percussionists. Full score. Repro of Ozalid MS. 41pp. of music. New York: Seesaw Music Corporation, 1980.
folder 6 Ursa Major. Parts. Combination of Ozalid master copies and repros of Ozalid master copies. At the foot of each part appears a numerical sequence that reads “S-6726/802/1973”. Extant Ozalid master copies include: bass, viola, cello, violin II, oboe, bassoon, violin I, clarinet and bass clarinet. 25pp. of music. Extant repros of Ozalid master copies include: oboe (4), clarinet (2), bass clarinet (2), bassoon (4), violin I (10), violin II (8), viola (7), cello (7) and bass (5). 141pp. of music.

Box 8

folder 1 Ursa Major. Full score and parts. –Full score: MS in pencil; emendations in ink and colored pencil. 22pp. of music. –Parts include: piano, trombones I-III, tuba, flute I, flute II and piccolo, horns I and II, alto saxophones I and II, tenor saxophones I and II, baritone saxophone, trumpets I-IV, bass trombone, guitar, electric bass, drums and the conductor’s score (bears the title “Free Fall” which was emended to read “Ursa Major”). MS in pencil; emendations in ink. 51pp. of music. Accompanied by a Speed Letter ® from Frank Music Co. (New York , NY) to Rayburn Wright dated October 29, 1971 addressing explicit matters of instrumentation. Document is a carbon copy that contains R. Wrights reply. No date. 1 page.
folder 2 Verberations. For solo wind instrument and symphonic wind ensemble. 1976.  Score and parts. –Score: MS repro; emendations in pencil. 79pp. of music. –Extant parts include: Soprano saxophone solo. MS repro; performance markings in pencil. 4pp. of music; Piano accompaniment. MS repro. 27pp. of music. Accompanied by two pages of sketch material. First page: MS in pencil. 1p of music. Second page: MS in ink and pencil. 1p of music. Also accompanied by an orange three-ring binder. “Verberations – 76” –in ink on spine.
folder 3 Verberations. For solo wind instrument and symphonic wind ensemble. Copyright 1977. Score and parts. –Score: MS repro; signed in ink on page 1 by Rayburn Wright. 79pp. of music. –Extant parts include: soprano saxophone solo, piccolo, flute I, flute II and III (2), oboe I, oboe II (English horn), bassoon I and II (2), Eb clarinet, clarinet I (2), clarinet II (2), clarinet III, clarinet IV, bass clarinet (2), alto saxophone I, alto saxophone II, tenor saxophone and baritone saxophone. MS repro; performance markings in pencil and ink. 159pp. of music.
folder 4 Verberations [parts]. MS repro; performance markings in pencil and ink. Parts include: French horns I and II (2), French horns III and IV (2), trumpet I (2), trumpet II, trumpet IV, trombone I, trombone II, trombone III, trombone IV (bass), euphonium, tuba (2), piano, electric bass, drum set, timpani, [percussion I], [percussion II], [percussion III], soprano saxophone solo and piano accompaniment. 170pp. of music. Accompanied by a chart outlining the metric structure of the piece. Ink MS. 1p.

Box 26

folder 3 Verberations. Piano accompaniment part. MS repro; performance markings in pencil. 27pp. of music.

Box 8

folder 5 Westward Ho. Parts. Copyright 1989. MS repro. Extant parts include: trumpet I, trumpet II, horn, trombone, tuba, piano, violins I, violins II, violas, celli and basses. 129pp. of music.

Sub-series B: Arrangements

Box 9

folder 1 Alexander’s Ragtime Band – II. By Irving Berlin; arr. for brass quintet by R. Wright. Copyright 1989. Two copies of the full score. –Copy 1: MS in pencil; title, composer / arranger, instrumentation and page number in ink on page 1. 12pp. of music; –Copy 2: MS repro; performance markings in pencil. 12pp. of music.
folder 2 Bach Festival. (5802). Arrangement by R. Wright and Raymond Paige for organ and unspecified instrumental ensemble. Conductor’s score. MS repro; emendations and performance markings in pencil. 12pp. of music.
folder 3 Bachi. By Clare Fischer; arr. by R. Wright. Full score. MS in pencil; title and composer / arranger information in ink on page 1. 5pp. of music.
folder 4 The Bad and the Beautiful. By David Raksin; arr. by R. Wright. Extant parts include: violin A, violin B and viola. Ozalid MS in ink; annotated in colored pencil. 9pp. of music. Accompanied by a folder labeled “The Bad + The Beautiful [Deshons]” in ink
folder 5 Bernstein on Broadway. (6297A). Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; bears performance markings in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 24pp. of music.
folder 6 Bizet “Overture”. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil. 13pp. of music. “5703” –in colored pencil on pg. 1. “Master” –in ink on pg. 1. “9:40” –in pencil on reverse side of pg. 13.

Box 26

folder 4 A Child Is Born. By Thad Jones; arr. for strings, winds and rhythm by R. Wright. Published by D’Accord Music, Inc., Copyright 1974. Full score and parts. Full score: Two copies (Copy 1: emendations and performance markings in pencil. 22pp. of music; Copy 2: Comb-bound copy of the published score. Performance markings in yellow ink. 19pp. of music). Parts: Combination of published copies and ink MS; performance markings in pencil, numbered 1-48 in colored pencil. 60pp. of music. Accompanied by an envelope labeled “A Child Is Born – RPO Set 185: Score-Parts” in ink. Publisher’s cover is accompanied by a 33 1/3 RPM Eva-Tone ® soundsheet titled “Kendor Studio Orchestra Stylings”, a recording by the Crane School of Music Studio Orchestra conducted by Richard C. Stephan. Track listing: –A Child Is Born; –Where or When; –Old Devil Moon; –Blueberry Hill; –A Foggy Day.
folder 5 A Child Is Born. By Thad Jones; arr. for strings, winds and rhythm by R. Wright. Published by D’Accord Music, Inc, Copyright 1974. Full score and parts. Full score: performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 22pp. of music. Parts: combination of the published parts with performance markings in pencil and colored pencil, some of which bear pasted-in emendations in ink, and repros of the published parts with emendations in ink and pencil. Reverse sides of the 2nd and 4th Bb trumpet parts are annotated in pencil. 101pp. of music.

Box 9

folder 7 Coronation Overture. (5727). Composer unknown; arr. by R. Wright and Raymond Paige. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 11pp. of music.
folder 8 Don’t Go in the Lion’s Cage Tonight. Words by John Gilroy; music by E. Ray Goetz. Arr. for voice, percussion, mandolin, banjo and electric bass by R. Wright. Full score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings in colored pencil, ink and pencil. 7pp. of music. “Max Morath” –on pg.1.
folder 9 Elementals. By Dave Brubeck; stage band score by R. Wright. Full score. MS repro. 134pp. of music.

Box 10

folder 1 Elementals. By Dave Brubeck; edited by R. Wright. Full score. Comb-bound MS repro; performance markings in pencil. 140pp. of music; pages numbered 73 – 80 are lacking.
folder 2 Ellington Suite. By Gene Bertoncini; arr. by R. Wright. Full score; “Ray’s copy” –on cover. Comb-bound MS repro; performance markings and emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 89pp. of music. Accompanied by notes generated during the recording of the piece by the “Studio Orchestra”. No date(s). 2pp. of MS in pencil and 2pp. of MS repro; one of which is annotated in pencil.
folder 3 Espana Rapsodie: 1967 Version. (5809). By Emmanuel Chabrier; arranged by R. Wright. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil. 35pp. of music.
folder 4 Faust Overture. (5657A). By Charles Gounod; arr. by R. Wright and R. Paige. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 11pp. of music.
folder 5 Figaro. (6179). By Gioacchino Rossini / Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco; arr. by R. Wright. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings in pencil. “6179 Stage” –in pencil on pg. 1. 16pp. of music.
folder 6 Die Fledermaus Overture. (5519 – A). By Johann Strauss; arr. by R. Wright. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings and emendations in pencil. 15pp. of music.
folder 7 French Overture (on popular themes). Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings and emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 15pp. of music. Accompanied by a document titled “Sound Guide: French Overture (on popular themes) by Rayburn Wright”. Carbon copy typescript. 1p.
folder 8

Ghost Of A Chance. By Victor Young, Bing Crosby, Ned Washington and Philip J. Lang. Conductor’s score and parts.

  • Conductor’s score: Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 3pp. of music.
  • Extant parts include: –Violin A. Six copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Copies 2 – 6: Repros of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil); –Violin B. Four copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Copies 2 – 4: repros of Ozalid master copy; copy 4 bears emendations in pencil); –Viola. Three copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; copies 2 & 3: repros of Ozalid master copy; copy 3 bears performance markings in pencil); –bass clarinet, cello, bass, guitar, celeste, harp and solo trombone. Repros of Ozalid master copies; emendations and performance markings in ink and pencil. 40pp. of music. Accompanied by a folder labeled “Ghost Of A Chance [Deshons] in ink.
folder 9 Gloriana, op. 53a. By Benjamin Britten; adapted by R. Wright. Full score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 86pp. of music.

Box 11

folder 1 Gloriana Suite, op. 53a: I. The Tournament. By Benjamin Britten; adapted by R. Wright. Conductor’s score. Three copies. –Copy 1: MS in pencil. 22pp. of music. Pages 20 – 21 are lacking; –Copy 2: MS repro; emendations in ink, pencil and colored pencil. 24pp. of music; –Copy 3: MS repro; emendations in ink, pencil and colored pencil. 1p. of MS in pencil inserted between pages 2 and 3. 25pp. of music.
folder 2

Gloriana, op. 53a (Revised – January 1969). By Benjamin Britten; adapted by R. Wright. Full score. 101pp. of music. Combination of:

  • Disbound pages from the Boosey & Hawkes published score (London; New York: 1954. Pl. no. B. & H. 17546); emendations in pencil, colored pencil and ink and pasted-in emendations throughout in ink, pencil and colored pencil. 53pp. of music;
  • MS in pencil, ink and colored pencil. 48pp. of music;

Accompanied by an envelope labeled “Glorianna [sic] of Britten – New Version 1969 Jan”. Inscribed in pencil to R. Wright, presumably from Tom Stewart whose name and address appear in ink above the inscription. Reverse side bears markings in ink and pencil

folder 3 Herbert. (3999). Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil. 10pp. of music. Accompanied by fragments from the parts for trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV and 2nd drum in ink and colored pencil. MS in ink and colored pencil. 2pp. of music.
folder 4 Holiday for Strings – Part III. By David Rose; arr. by R. Wright. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil. 9pp. of music.
folder 5 I Got Rhythm / Prelude No. 2. By George Gershwin; arr. for brass quintet by R. Wright. –I Got Rhythm: Full score. Ink MS; emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 13pp. of music. Pagination uses letters A – M. –Prelude No. 2: Full score and parts. Full score: Ink MS; emendations in colored pencil. 4pp. of music. Parts: MS repro. 11pp. of music. Accompanied by miscellaneous pages from the Gershwin Variations for Brass Quintet. MS repro. 11pp. of music. Also accompanied by an envelope addressed to Jeff Arnold from J. Miller of the Music Department at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Reverse side inscribed in ink to R. Wright, presumably from Jeff Arnold. No date.

Box 26

folder 6 I Loves You Porgy. By George and Ira Gershwin; arr. for strings winds and rhythm by Rayburn Wright. Published under license by: Chappell & Co., Inc., New York, Copyright 1976 by Gershwin Publishing Corp. Full score and parts. Full score: emendations in pencil. 28pp. of music. Parts: 125pp. of music. Accompanied by a repro of the full score. Performance markings in pencil. 28pp. of music. Publisher’s cover is accompanied by a 33 1/3 RPM Eva-Tone ® soundsheet titled “Kendor Studio Orchestra Stylings”, a recording by the Duquesne University Studio Orchestra conducted by Dr. John Wilson. Track listing: –Slow Hot Wind (Lujon); –I Loves You Porgy; –Village Place; –Harbor Lights.

Box 11

folder 6 Irving Berlin = Overture [sic]. May 1968. (3194E). Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil. 15pp. of music.
folder 7 Jerome Kern Fantasy. (3132C). Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil. 13pp. of music.
folder 8 Kol Nidrei (Oh! Day of God), op. 47. By Max Bruch; arr. by R. Wright. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 5pp. of music.
folder 9

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin. By Claude Debussy; arr. for woodwind quintet by R. Wright. Full score and parts.

  • Full score. Three copies. –Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink. 5pp. of music; –Copies 2 & 3: 2 repros of Ozalid master copy; emendations in colored pencil. 10pp. of music;
  • Parts: Four copies of each part. –Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink. 5pp. of music; –Copies 2, 3 & 4: 3 sets of repros of Ozalid master copies. 15pp. of music.
folder 10 Lecuona Fantasy (Drums). By Ernesto Lecuona; arr. by R. Wright. Full score. MS repro. “Includes: Siboney, Say “Si – Si”, Sitanerias and Maria – La – O” –on title page. 106pp. of music.

Box 26

folder 7 Mademoiselle De Paree. Words by Mitchell Parish, French lyric by Henri Contet, music by Paul Durand; arr. for orchestra by R. Wright. Published by Mills Music, Inc., New York, copyright 1960 and 1961 by Editions Continental, Paris. Piano-conductor’s score and parts. Piano-conductor’s score: 12pp. of music. Parts: performance markings in pencil. 57pp. of music. Accompanied by publisher’s cover.

Box 11

folder 11 The Mancini Generation. By Henry Mancini; arr. for marching band by R. Wright. Repros of parts published by Larry Shayne Music, Inc., 1973; emendations in pencil and ink. Extant parts include: piccolos (2), bassoons (2), oboes (2), Eb clarinet, 1st Bb clarinet (2), 2nd Bb clarinet, 3rd Bb clarinet (2), bass clarinet, 1st and 2nd alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, F horns (3), trumpets 1 – 4, trombones 1 – 4, euphonium, basses (2), bells and drums. 63pp. of music.

Box 12

folder 1 The Mancini Generation. By Henry Mancini; arr. for marching band by R. Wright. Full score. MS in pencil. 24pp. of music. Accompanied by: –45 rpm disc of “Theme from the Mancini Generation / A Bluish Bag” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra. RCA Records, c1972; –The published score of Henry Mancini’s “Theme from the Mancini Generation” for piano solo. New York: Larry Shayne Music, Inc., 1972. Bears emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 5pp. of music; –A letter to Rayburn Wright from Herb Reis at Larry Shayne Music Inc, dated December 14, 1972. Typescript; signed in ink by Herb Reis. 1p; –3 letters to Herb Reis from Rayburn Wright. Carbon-copy typescript. Dates are: December 28, 1972 and March 6, 1973 (2). 3pp; –An envelope addressed to R. Wright from Larry Shayne Music Inc. postmarked December 13, 19xx. Bears annotations in ink and pencil.
folder 2 Moonlight Mood. By Peter De Rose and Harold Adamson; arr. by R. Wright. 1959. Extant parts include: –A violins, B violins and viola. Ozalid MS in ink. 7pp. of music; –Horns, A violins (4), B violins (3), flute, viola (2), cello, bass, drums, guitar, piano and harp. Repros of Ozalid master copies; performance markings and emendations in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 38pp. of music. Accompanied by a folder labeled “Moonlight Mood [Deshons]” in ink.
folder 3 My One and Only Love. By Guy Wood and Robert Mellin; arr. by R. Wright. Extant parts include: –Violin A, violin B and viola. Ozalid MS in ink. 6pp. of music. –Bass clarinet, violin A (4), violin B (3), viola (2), cello, bass, drums, guitar, celeste and harp. Repros of Ozalid master copies; performance markings and emendations in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 33pp. of music. Accompanied by a folder labeled “My One and Only You [Deshons]” in ink.
folder 4

Our Waltz / Our Waltz – Part II. By David Rose; arr. by R. Wright. Conductor’s scores and parts.

  • Our Waltz: –Conductor’s score: Repro of Ozalid master copy. 5pp. of music; –Extant parts include: A violins (6), B violins (6), viola (4), celli (3), bass (3) and percussion (3). 78pp. of music;
  • Our Waltz – Part II (Radio City Music Hall 6085B): –Conductor’s score: Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil. 5pp. of music; –Extant parts include: flute II, oboe I, oboe II / English horn, clarinets I & II, bassoons I & II, horns I & II, trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV, tuba, harp and piano. MS repro; oboe II part bears emendations in ink. 53pp. of music.
folder 5 Paso De Tres: “Fanfarita”. Music of Ruperto Chapi; adapted and arranged by R. Wright. Full score. Comb-bound MS repro; emendations in ink. 106pp. of music. A carbon copy typescript memo to Seymour Lipkin from R. Wright, dated September 25, 1968, titled “RE: Errata in ‘Fanfarita’ (Chapi)”, is taped to reverse side of the cover.
folder 6 Paso De Tres. Music of Ruperto Chapi; adapted and arranged by R. Wright. Full score. Comb-bound MS in pencil, ink and colored pencil. 106pp. of music.

Box 13

folder 1 Piano Duet. By Max Morath; arr. by R. Wright. (W2563). Full score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in ink. 36pp. of music.
folder 2 Satide. Composer unknown; presumably arr. by R. Wright. Extant parts include: Tunji, trombones I & II (right), tenor saxophone (right), flute (left), piccolo (left), baritone saxophone (right) and drums. Repros of Ozalid master copies with pasted-in emendations; performance markings in pencil and ink, most bear a stamp on the last page that reads “American Federation of Musicians: Michael Danzi, D 1618, Local 802, Registered 1962 No. ___”. 31pp. of music.
folder 3

September Song. By Kurt Weill; arr. by R. Wright. 1959. Conductor’s score and parts.

  • Conductor’s score: Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 3pp. of music;
  • Extant parts include: –A–B violin. Three copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Copies 2 & 3: repros of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil, colored pencil and ink). 7pp. of music; –Viola. Two Copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Copy 2: repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings in pencil). 4pp. of music; –Guitar. Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings in ink and colored pencil. 2pp. of music.
folder 4 Stompin’ Rockettes. Date (on pg. 1): September, 1966. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; annotated in pencil. 10pp. of music.
folder 5 Stormy Weather. By Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler; arr. by R. Wright. Extant parts include: –Violin A. Five copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Copies 2 – 5: Repros of Ozalid master copy; copies 3 – 5 bear performance markings in pencil). 15pp. of music; –Violin B. Four copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Copies 2 – 4: repros of Ozalid master copies; copies 3 & 4 bear performance markings in pencil); –Viola. Three copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; Copies 2 & 3: repros of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil); –guitar; flute – bass clarinet; drums; tuba; solo horn; cello; bass; piano – celeste; harp. Repros of Ozalid master copies; emendations and performance markings in ink, pencil and colored pencil. 50pp. of music. Accompanied by a folder labeled “Stormy Weather [Deshon]” in ink.
folder 6 El Tambor de Granaderos: Zarzuela en un Acto. By Ruperto Chapi; arr. by R. Wright. Piano / conductor’s score. MS repro with pasted-in excerpts from the score published by Union Musical Espanola, Madrid, 1931; emendations and performance markings in pencil and ink. 19pp. of music.
folder 7 Time. By Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons; arr. by R. Wright. Full score. MS in pencil. 26pp. of music.
folder 8 Voluntary on Old Hundreth. By Louis Bourgeois / Henry Purcell; arr. for two brass quintets by R. Wright. Copyright 1989, Rayburn Wright. Full score. MS in pencil and ink. 21pp. of music.

Box 26

folder 8 When the Saints– [sic]. Traditional; arr. for string quartet by R. Wright. Full score and parts. Full score: two copies (Copy 1: MS in pencil and ink. 5pp. of music; Copy 2: MS repro. 5pp. of music). Parts: MS repro. 6pp. of music. Accompanied by an intramural correspondence to R. Wright from Abram Loft, July 10, 1986. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Abram Loft.

Box 13

folder 9

Why Was I Born? By Oscar Hammerstein and Jerome Kern; arr. by R. Wright. Conductor’s score and parts.

  • Conductor’s score: Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 3pp. of music;
  • Extant parts include: –A violins. Four copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; annotated in colored pencil. Copies 2 – 4: Repros of Ozalid master copy; copies 2 & 3 bear performance markings in pencil); –Violin B: Four copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; annotated in colored pencil. Copies 2 – 4: Repros of Ozalid master copy; copies 2 & 3 bear performance markings in pencil; copy 4 features emendations in ink); –Viola. Three copies (Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; annotated in colored pencil. Copies 2 & 3: Repros of Ozalid master copy; performance markings in pencil); –solo trombone, flute, cello, bass, guitar, celeste and harp. Repros of Ozalid master copies; emendations and performance markings in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 35pp. of music.

Conductor’s score and parts are accompanied by a folder labeled “Why Was I Born [Deshons]” in ink.

Box 26

folder 9 You Turned the Tables On Me. By Louis Alter; arr. for stage band by R. Wright. New York: Sam Fox Publishing Company, copyright 1962, Movie Tone Music Corp., New York. Full score. 16pp. of music. “For Reference – Don’t Remove” –in ink on cover.

Box 13

folder 10 You’ll Never Walk Alone. By Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein; arr. for SATB chorus, timpani, piano and electric bass by R. Wright. Full score and electric bass part. –Full score: Ink MS with pasted-in emendations; annotated in pencil. 12pp. of music. –Electric bass part: Ink MS; performance markings in pencil. 2pp. of music.
folder 11

Sketchbooks. Folder includes:

  • Long, Long Ago. Conductor’s score. Date (on cover): December, 1941. MS in pencil and colored pencil; title on cover written in ink. 14pp. of music;
  • Short Brass Sextets. Score and parts. –Score: Dates (on page 1 and 11): September 8, 1941 & January 10, 1943. Arrangements include: The Fisherwoman by Werner Janssen (Latvian tune), Holy Boy by John Ireland and Binnorie O Binnorie by Ted Smith (Scottish tune). Comb-bound MS in pencil and colored pencil; emendations in ink. 11pp. of music. Accompanied by sketch material for Binnorie O Binnorie. MS in pencil. 2pp. of music. Also accompanied by 4pp. of untitled sketch material. MS in pencil and colored pencil. –Extant parts include: trumpet II, horn, tuba and trombones I & II. MS in pencil. 10pp. of music;
  • “String parts to 3 orchestration excerpts”. Arrangements include: Little Prelude in F by J. S. Bach, Gavotte from the Fifth French Suite by J. S. Bach and Sonata, Op. 2, no. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven; arr. for string quintet by R. Wright. Parts include: 1st & 2nd violins, viola, cello and bass. MS in ink and pencil. 10pp. of music;
  • Trombone Quartets. Comb-bound ink MS; emendations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil and pasted-in emendations in ink. Includes arrangements of: –No. 1. Über den Sternen. By Franz Abt; –No. 2. Frühlingslied. By Otto Fuchs; –No. 3. Waldandacht. By W. Köhler; –No. 4. Sarastro Arie und Chor. By W. A. Mozart; Du, O Schönes Wettegebaude. By J. S. Bach. 8pp. of music. Accompanied by two pieces of staff paper that bear arrangements of Bach’s Du, O Schönes Wettegebaude, Mit Fried’ und Freud’ ich fahr’ dahin and Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland. MS in pencil. 3pp. of music. Also accompanied by scale part books for trombones 1 – 3. Ink MS. 6pp. of music;
  • Short Brass Sextets. Extant parts include: 1st and 2nd trumpets, horn, 1st and 2nd trombone and tuba. MS in pencil and ink. 11pp. of music. Accompanied by parts for The Fisherwoman by Werner Janssen. Extant parts include: 1st and 2nd trumpets, horn, 1st and 2nd trombone and tuba. MS in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 6pp. of music;
  • Folder that contains: –Little Prelude in F. By J. S. Bach; arr. for string quintet by R. Wright. Full score. MS in pencil. 3pp. of music; –Prelude from Sonata in E major. By J. S. Bach. Incomplete conductor’s score. MS in pencil. 1p. of music; –Prelude from Violin Suite in E major. By J. S. Bach. Ink MS; emendations and annotations in colored pencil and pencil. 3pp. of music; –3 Part Invention. By J. S. Bach; arr. for 2 tenor trombones and bass trombone or tuba by R. Wright. Full score. MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil. 4pp. of music; –Trombone Quartets. Parts. Ink MS; emendations in pencil and colored pencil. Each instrumental part is accompanied by the respective part for Wright’s arrangement of J. S. Bach’s Prelude. MS in pencil and colored pencil. 8pp. of music; –Scottish Folk Song – Binnorie. By Ted Smith; arr. for trombone quintet by R. Wright. Parts include: trombones 1 – 4 and bass trombone or tuba. Ink MS with emendations in pencil; 2nd trombone part bears pasted-in emendations in ink. 6pp. of music;
  • Woodland Idyl. By Camille Zeckwer; arr. by R. Wright. Extant parts include: trumpets 1 -3, Eb alto saxophone, baritone or Bb trombone, Bb trombone and tuba. Ink MS; emendations and performance markings in colored pencil and pencil. Baritone / Bb trombone part: MS in pencil. 7pp. of music;
  • Two Part Fugue for Tenor and Bass Trombones. By Rayburn Wright. Date (on page 1): January 24, 1941. MS in pencil. 3pp. of music.

Sub-series C: Works by other composers and arrangers      

Sub-sub-series 1: Performance materials

Box 14

folder 1 Con Alma. By Dizzy Gillespie; arr. by Robert Farnon. Full score. MS repro; inscribed in ink to R. Wright from Sy Johnson. 21pp. of music. Accompanied by I Surrender Dear. Arr. by Paul Villepique. MS repro. 5pp. of music. Also accompanied by an envelope addressed to R. Wright bearing a return address for Emile Charlap; signed in ink by Sy Johnson. Annotations in ink.
folder 2 Killer Joe. By Benny Goldson [sic]. Full score. MS in pencil; emendations in ink. 6pp. of music. “Killer Joe. Benny Golson. Dave’s Rock Group” –in pencil on reverse side of pg. 6.
folder 3 The Light in the Wilderness. By Dave Brubeck. Full score. Comb-bound repro of the Shawnee Press, Inc. rental library score; performance markings in ink. Title written in ink on the cover and spine. 65pp. of music.
folder 4

Marches by John Philip Sousa. Conductor’s scores and parts. Numerous repros of published works by John Philip Sousa; most bear performance markings and emendations in pencil.

  • Conductor’s scores and one copyist’s MS in pencil. 40pp. of music. Scores include: –King Cotton (The John Church Co., c1951); –El Capitan (The John Church Co., c1951); –Washington Post March (New York: Carl Fischer, 1889); –The Thunderer (New York: Carl Fischer, 1889); –The Fairest of the Fair (The John Church Co., c1951); –The Concoran Cadets March (New York: Carl Fischer, 1890); –Washington Post March (New York: Carl Fischer, 1889); –Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (New York: Sam Fox, 1972); –Hands Across the Sea (The John Church Co., 1951); –Semper Fidelis (New York: Carl Fischer, 1888); –The Black Horse Troop (New York: Sam Fox, 1925); –The Stars and Stripes Forever (The Heritage Music Press, 1975); –The U. S. Field Artillery March; arr. by M. L. Lake (New York: John Philip Sousa, 1918); –The U. S. Field Artillery March; arr. by M. L. Lake (New York: Carl Fischer, 1918); –Manhattan Beach (composite sketch) [Copyist’s MS in pencil. 3pp. of music];
  • Extant parts include: –The Stars and Stripes Forever and Manhattan Beach [drums]; –The Liberty Bell [solo or 1st Bb clarinet, piccolo, 1st & 2nd trombones, solo Bb cornet, basses and drums]; –Manhattan Beach [solo Bb cornet (conductor) or flugelhorn, solo or 1st Bb clarinet, 1st flute, basses, 1st & 2nd trombones and drums]; –The U. S. Field Artillery March [drums and timpani in Ab – Eb and bells]; –Hands Across the Sea [timpani (bells) and drums]; –Semper Fidelis March [timpani in C and G and bells and drums]. 11pp. of music.
folder 5 Purlie (1 of 2). By Gary Geld and Peter Udell. Conductor’s scores and piano – vocal scores. Repros of Ozalid master copies; emendations and performance markings in pencil, ink and colored pencil. Scores include: –Walk Him Up Prologue. Conductor’s score. Arr. by Garry Sherman; –Playoff Walk Him Up. Conductor’s score. Arr. by Garry Sherman; –New-Fangled Preacher Man. Conductor’s score. Arr. by Garry Sherman; –Skinnin’ a Cat. Piano – vocal score. No arranger attribution; –Skinnin’ a Cat. Conductor’s score. No arranger attribution; –Purlie. Conductor’s score. No arranger attribution; –Playoff Missy Exit. Conductor’s score. No arranger attribution; Harder They Fall. Piano – vocal score. No arranger attribution; Harder They Fall. Conductor’s score. No arranger attribution; Cotchipee’s Dream. Conductor’s score. Arr. by Luther Henderson. 107pp. of music. Accompanied by a list of names of instrumentalists, presumably those involved in the production of the musical. Ink MS; emendations in pencil. 1p.
folder 6 Purlie (2 of 2). By Gary Geld and Peter Udell. No arranger attribution. Conductor’s scores and piano – vocal scores. Repros of Ozalid master copies; emendations and performance markings in pencil and ink. Scores include: Great White Father of the Year. Piano – vocal score; Great White Father of the Year. Conductor’s score; Skinnin’ a Cat Reprise. Conductor’s score; Down Home. Conductor’s score; End of Act 1 Finale. Conductor’s score; 1st Thing Monday Morning. Conductor’s score; Playoff Monday Morning. Conductor’s score; He Can Do It. Piano – Conductor’s score; Harder They Fall Reprise. Conductor’s score; The World is Coming to a Start. Conductor’s score; The World is Coming to a Start. Piano – vocal score. 70pp. of music. The World is Coming to a Start (conductor’s score) is accompanied by a MS in pencil bearing the title, “Quin. Eskimo (funky folk rock)”. 1p. of music.
folder 7

Trouble Is A Man. By Alec Wilder; arr. by Lawrence E. Crosley. Date (on pg. 11 of full score): March 1958. Full score and parts.

  • Full score: MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil and ink. 11pp. of music;
  • Extant parts include: –Piano. MS in pencil; emendations in colored pencil. 4pp. of music; –trombones I – IV, piano, bass, drums, violin I (3), violin II (3), viola (2) and cello (2). Repros of Ozalid master copies; some bear emendations in pencil. 36pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 1 “1812” Ouverture Solennelle: op. 49. By Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky; arr. by Martin Schmeling. Repro of score published by Breitkopf & Härtel, Pl. no. 29742; emendations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 43pp. of music. Pages numbered 28 – 40 stapled together, apparently indicating a performance cut.

Box 27

folder 1 Adelita: Mazurka Para Guitarra. By Francisco Tárrega. New York: Spanish Music Center, 1947. Performance markings and annotations in pencil. 1p. of music.
folder 2 Aida. By Giuseppe Verdi. Vocal score with piano accompaniment. New York: G. Schirmer, Copyright 1897. Pl. no. 13573. Performance markings in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 310pp. of music. Preliminaries: 9pp.

Box 15

folder 2 All My Yesterdays. Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. Repro of the full score published by D’ Accord Music, Inc., c1978; emendations and performance markings in ink and pencil. 4pp. of music. Accompanied by a document titled “Fantasy”. Ink MS. 1p.
folder 3 The Blues Ain’t. By Duke Ellington. Full score and female vocalist part. –Full score: Two copies (Both: Copyist’s MS repro; performance markings in ink. 12pp. of music. Copy 1: reverse side of pg. 12 annotated in ink). –Female vocalist part: MS repro; performance markings in pencil. 2pp. of music.

Box 27

folder 3 Blues and the Abstract Truth. By Oliver Nelson. Full score. MS repro. 11pp. of music. Music housed between two pieces of orange cardstock.

Box 15

folder 4 Capistrano. By Charles Wakefield Cadman; vocal arr. by R. Hunter. (4358 A – B). Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings and emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 9pp. of music.

Box 27

folder 4 Capriccio Espagnol: for orchestra, op. 34. By Nicolay Rimsky-Korsakov. Leipzig: M. P. Belaieff, 1887. Pl. no. 97. Full score. Performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 93pp. of music.
folder 5 Carmen: Opera in Four Acts. By Georges Bizet. New York: G. Schirmer, Copyright 1895. Pl. no. 12117. Performance markings and annotations in pencil; signed in ink by Jane Frasier, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, July 28, 1945.  Pages 133-140 were fastened together with a paper clip, indicating a performance cut. 391pp. of music.
folder 6 Choral Program Series: Book Five. By Harry Robert Wilson. New York: Silver Burdett Company, 1946. Performance markings and annotations in colored pencil and pencil. 64pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 5 Concerto Del Sur. By Manuel Ponce. For guitar and orchestra. Solo guitar part. Repro of Southern Music Publishing Co.’s rental score; source copy shows emendations prior to reproduction, emendations in pencil. 8pp. of music.

Box 27

folder 7 Concierto De Aranjuez: Para Guitarra Y Orquesta. By Joaquin Rodrigo. Madrid: Sociedad De Estudios Y Publicaciones, 1949. Full score. Performance markings and annotations in pencil; “Rolando Valdes Blain” –stamped in ink on cover. 91pp. of music.
folder 8 D. Schostakowitsch: Album of Piano Works. New York: Edition Musicus, 1940. Performance markings in pencil; “Property of Rayburn B. Wright” –stamped in ink on cover. 30pp. of music.
folder 9 Echo for Flute and Piano. By Paul Hindemith. New York: Associated Music Publishers, Inc., 1945. Pl. no. A.S. 194 425. Performance markings in pencil. 2pp. of music.
folder 10 España: Rhapsody for Orchestra. By Emmanuel Chabrier. New York: E. F. Kalmus Orchestra Scores, Inc., ca. 1933. Miniature full score. Performance markings and annotations in pencil; title page signed in ink by R. Wright. 61pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 6 Folk Legend. By Donald Hunsberger. Condensed score. Reference copy published by the Sam Fox Publishing Company, Inc., New York, 1962. “R. W.” –in ink on pg. 1. 16pp. of music.

Box 27

folder 11 Gotta Get It Together. By Bruce Trojan. New York: Frank Music Corp., 1971. Full score. Performance markings in pencil. 24pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 7 Greetings and Salutations. Composed and arranged by Thad Jones. Repro of the full score published by D’Accord Music, Inc., 1977; emendations and performance markings in ink. 8pp. of music.
folder 8 Hora Staccato (Roumanian). By Grigoras Dinicu, transcribed by Jascha Heifetz; orchestrated by Adolf Schmid. (4603). Piano – conductor’s score. New York: Carl Fischer, 1938. Bears emendations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 10pp. of music. Accompanied by one page, “Hora Staccato Intro, arr. R.W.”. Conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; performance markings and emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 1p of music.

Box 27

folder 12 I’ve Got It Bad. By Duke Ellington; arr. by Dick Lieb. Full score. Ink MS. 11pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 9 Kermess at Volendam (Holland): Allegro Giocoso from the series “The Continent”. By Christiaan Kriens. (1859). 1st violin part. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1929. Bears emendations and performance markings in pencil. 3pp. of music.

Box 27

folder 13 Komm Süsser Tod. By Johann Sebastian Bach; symphonic transcription by Leopold Stokowski. New York: Broude Brothers, 1946. Pl. no. B.B. 130. Full score. Performance markings in pencil. 8pp. of music.

Box 28

folder 1

Lakeland (Jazz Impact): Scores and documents. Folder includes:

  • Song Of The Volga Boatmen. Russian folk song; arr. by Bill Finegan. New York: Mutual Music Society Inc., 1941. Full score and parts. Full score: Repro of copyist’s MS; performance markings in pencil. 11pp. of music. Extant parts include: alto saxophones I & II, tenor saxophones I & II, baritone saxophone, trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV, piano, bass and drums. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 33pp. of music.
  • A String Of Pearls. By Jerry Gray. Extant parts include: Alto I / Conductor, alto saxophones I & II, tenor saxophones I & II, baritone saxophone, trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV, piano, bass and drums. Repro of copyist’s MS; performance markings and annotations in pencil. 39pp. of music. Alto I / Conductor’s score is accompanied by a draft of an address, presumably given during a performance with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Strings with Bill Dobbins as the featured soloist. Word-processed document; emendations in pencil and ink. 1p.
  • Little Brown Jug. By R. A. Eastburn; arr. unknown. Extant parts include: alto saxophones I & II, tenor saxophones I & II, baritone (alto), trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Repro of copyist’s MS. 42pp. of music.
  • Tuxedo Junction. By Erskine Hawkins, William Johnson and Julian Dash; arr. unknown. Full score and parts. Full score: MS repro. 8pp. of music. Extant parts include: alto saxophones I & II, tenor saxophones I & II, baritone saxophone (alto V), trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Repro of copyist’s MS. 36pp. of music.
  • American Patrol. By Frank W. Meacham; arr. unknown. Full score and parts. Full score: MS repro. 20pp. of music. Extant parts include: alto saxophones I & II, tenor saxophones I & II, baritone saxophone, trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV, drum set, bass and piano. Repro of copyist’s MS. 41pp. of music.
  • Moonlight Serenade. By Glenn Miller; arr. unknown. Extant parts include: clarinet, alto saxophones I & II, tenor saxophones I & II, baritone saxophone, trumpets I – IV, trombones I – IV, drums, bass and piano / guitar. Repro of copyist’s MS. 17pp. of music.
  • Accompanied by checklists for the scores and parts for “Song of the Volga Boatmen” and “String of Pearls”. Word-processed documents; annotated in ink and pencil. 1p. each.
  • Also accompanied by an envelope addressed to R. Wright from Jazz Impact / Lakeland Community College [Mentor, OH], postmarked February 23, 1981. Annotations in ink.
folder 2 Madama Butterfly. By Giacomo Puccini. Milan: G. Ricordi & Co., 1955. Pl. no. P. R. 112. Orchestral score. Performance markings and annotations in pencil; tabs have been attached to facilitate ready access to pages 169 – 170 and 229 – 230. 488pp. of music. A memo to R. Wright from Nick Jones, dated January 5, 1973, was inserted between pages 434 and 435. Ink MS; annotations in pencil. 1p.
folder 3 The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte): An Opera in Two Acts. By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1941. Piano/vocal score. Performance markings and annotations in pencil. 170pp. of music.
folder 4 Morgenmusik: for Brass Instruments. By Paul Hindemith. London: Schott & Co., LTD, copyright 1932. Pl. no. BSS 33554 A. Full score. 6pp. of music. Accompanied by MS parts for trumpets I & II (in C) and trombones (or horns) I & II. Repros of Ozalid master copies. 8pp. of music.
folder 5 Nocturnes (Nuages, Fêtes, Sirènes). By Claude Debussy. Scarsdale, NY: E. F. Kalmus, [19–]. Full score. Performance markings and annotations in pencil and colored pencil; signed in colored pencil by R. Wright on cover. 112pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 10 Oleo. By Sonny Rollins; arr. by M. Mendelson. Full score. MS repro; emendations and performance markings in ink and pencil. 44pp. of music.
folder 11 On Green Dolphin Street. By Bronislaw Kaper and Ned Washington; arr. by Les Hooper. Three copies of the conductor’s score. –Copy 1: MS in pencil and ink. 5pp. of music; –Copy 2: Repro of copy 1; annotated in ink. 5pp. of music; –Copy 3: Repro of the conductor’s score renewed by Metro – Goldwyn – Meyer, Inc., 1974, c1947. 7pp. of music.

Box 28

folder 6 Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Minor [sic], Op. 23. By Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. Scarsdale, NY: E. F. Kalmus, s.d. Full score. Performance markings and annotations in pencil and colored pencil; cover signed in colored pencil by R. Wright; stapled-in emendations in pencil on pages 2, 3, 5 and 11. 115pp. of music.
folder 7 Préludes (1er Livre). By Claude Debussy. Paris: Durand & Cie, 1910. Annotations and performance markings in pencil; cover signed in ink byR. Wright. 54pp. of music.
folder 8 Revue for Clarinet with Piano Accompaniment. By Alex North. New York: Mills Music, Inc., 1948. Annotations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 33pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 12 ‘Round Midnight. By Thelonious Monk; arr. by Ellen Rowe. Full score and conductor’s score. –Full score: MS repro. 14pp. of music. –Conductor’s score: MS in ink and pencil. 3pp of music.

Box 28

folder 9 Saudades do Brazil: Suite de Danses. By Darius Milhaud. Paris: Editions Max Eschig, 1921. Performance markings in pencil. 16pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 13 Scènes Pittoresques. By Jules Massenet. Full score, published by B. Schott’s Söhne, [1879]; performance markings in pencil. “Property of Radio City Music Hall” –in ink on cover and pg. 2. 31pp. of music; pages 2 – 32 are all that are extant.

Box 28

folder 10 Sixty Studies for Trombone: Book One. By C. Kopprasch. New York: Carl Fischer, 1905. Pl. no. 9648_25. Performance markings in pencil; cover signed in ink by R. Wright. 27pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 14 Skylark / as recorded by the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on the album “Bob Brookmeyer – Composer & Arranger” (Gryphon G – 912). Music by Hoagy Carmichael, lyrics by Johnny Mercer; arr. by Bob Brookmeyer. Repro of the full score published by the Frank Music Corp. & 20th Century Music Corp., 1981; performance markings in pencil and ink. 6pp. of music.
folder 15 St. Louis Blues. By W. C. Handy; arr. by Bob Brookmeyer. Full score. Repro of copyist’s MS; performance markings in ink. 28pp. of music.
folder 16 Symphony No. 8, Op. 93. By Ludwig van Beethoven. Orchestra score published by the Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, New York, ca. 1940 – 49; signed by R. Wright in colored pencil on pg. i, annotations and performance markings in colored pencil and pencil throughout. 64pp. of music.

Box 29

folder 1 Symphony No. 8 in B Minor: Unfinished. By Franz Schubert. New York: E. F. Kalmus Orchestra Scores, Inc., s.d. Miniature orchestra score. Performance markings and annotations in pencil; cover signed in ink by R. Wright. 71pp. of music; pages 1 – 24 fastened together with a paper clip, indicating a possible performance cut.
folder 2 Symphony No. 40, G Minor (K550). By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. New York: M. Baron, Inc., s.d. Pl. no. MB 17. Performance markings and emendations in ink, pencil and colored pencil; cover and title page signed in ink by R. Wright. 54pp. of music.
folder 3 This Guy’s In Love With You. Music by Burt Bacharach; words by Hal David. New York: Blue Seas Music, Inc. and Jac Music Co., Inc., 1968. Performance markings and emendations in pencil. 5pp. of music.
folder 4 The Trombone Soloist: A Collection of Celebrated Solos for Trombone or Baritone with Piano. New York: Carl Fischer, s.d. Solo part (cat. no. O2643A) and piano part (cat. no. O2643). Solo part: Performance markings in pencil; annotations in colored pencil; cover and title page signed in ink by R. Wright. 40pp. of music. Piano part: Performance markings in pencil; cover and title page signed in ink by R. Wright. 131pp. of music.
folder 5 The Wayfarin’ Stranger: A Collection of 21 Folks Songs and Ballads with Guitar and Piano Accompaniment. By Burl Ives; compiled and edited by Herbert Haufrecht. Radio City, New York: Leeds Music Corporation, 1945. Annotations in ink and pencil. 50pp.

Sub-sub-series 2: Presentation copies

Box 15

folder 17 Gypsy Campfires. By Theodore Melyan. Delaware Water Gap, PA: Shawnee Press Inc., 1965. Full score. Front cover is inscribed in ink to Rayburn Wright from Theodore Melyan; pg. 3 is annotated in colored pencil. 13pp. of music. Accompanied by a typescript letter to R. Wright from Theodore Melyan, dated March 30, 1965; emendations and inscription in ink. 1p.

Box 29

folder 6 Sounds and Scores: A Practical Guide to Professional Orchestration. By Henry Mancini. S. l.: Northridge Music, Inc., 1962. Inscribed in ink to R. Wright from Henry Mancini, May 1962. 253pp. Accompanied by five pages of notes. Ink and pencil MS. Also accompanied by three 45RPM EPs containing recordings of the musical examples in the text.

Box 15

folder 18 Stevie Wonder Sounds: “To Rayburn Wright”. By Stevie Wonder; arr. by John C. Whitney. Copyright 1980 by Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Black Bull Music, Inc. Full score. Inscribed in ink to R. Wright from John C. Whitney on pg. 1. 32pp. of music.

Box 29

folder 7 Trombone Artistry. By Mark R. McDunn and Clifford P. Barnes. Kenosha, Wisconsin: Leblanc Publications, Inc., 1965. Inscribed I ink to R. Wright from Mark R. McDunn on title page. 53pp.

Sub-sub-series 3: Study scores

folder 8 20 Folk Songs of Japan. Tokyo: Japan Broadcast Publishing Co., Ltd., 1969. Annotations in pencil and ink. 64pp.
folder 9 36 Exercises for Slide – Trombone (or Bassoon): Part I. for Beginners. By O. Blume. New York: Carl Fischer, 1899. Pl. no. 5691-11. Annotations in pencil; cover and page 5 signed in ink by R. Wright. 14pp. of music.
folder 10 36 Exercises for Slide – Trombone (or Bassoon): Part I. for advanced players. By O. Blume. New York: Carl Fischer, 1899. Pl. no. 5692-11. Annotations in pencil; cover and pages 3 and 5 signed in ink by R. Wright. 13pp. of music.
folder 11 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy). Words and music by Paul Simon. New York: Charing Cross Music, 1966. 2pp. of music.
folder 12 According To The Moonlight. Music by Joseph Meyer, lyric by Jack Yellen and Herb Magidson; arr. by Larry Wilcox, edited by R. Wright. New York: Sam Fox Publishing Company, 1962. Full score and parts. Full score: 12pp. of music. Parts: 35pp. of music.
folder 13 Ahunk Ahunk. By Thad Jones. New York: D’Accord Music Inc. c/o Publisher’s Licensing Corp., 1974. Full score. 5pp. of music.
folder 14 Almost Like Being In Love. Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Lowe; arr. by Fred Karlin, edited by R. Wright. New York: Sam Fox Publishing Company, 1962. Full score. 17pp. of music. Two copies (Copy 2: “Reference Copy – Don’t Remove” –in ink on cover).
folder 15 Arrange – A – Grams. Volume 1, series 1, 9 and 12. New York: King Brand Publications, 1946-7. 48pp. of music.
folder 16 Artistry In Boogie. By Pete Rugolo and Stan Kenton; adaptation by Lennie Niehaus. Leslie Music Corporation, 1960. 1st alto saxophone part. 2pp. of music.
folder 17 The Battle Hymn of the Republic. By William Steffe; arr. for band by Carmen Dragon. [Malibu, CA]: Dragon Music Co., 1961. Conductor’s score; reference copy. 14pp. of music.
folder 18 Beguine Festival. Scored for band by Glenn Osser. New York: Leeds Music Corporation, c1956. Conductor’s score. 6pp. of music.
folder 19 Black’s Correct Chords to 100 Standards. By Warren Black. Portland, Oregon: Warren Black, 1946. Annotations in ink and pencil on cover and back cover. 24pp. of music.
folder 20 Black’s Correct Chords to 100 Standards: Book 2. By Warren Black. Portland, Oregon: Warren Black, 1945. Annotations in ink and pencil; cover signed in pencil by R. Wright. 27pp. of music.
folder 21 Canzoni per sonar a Quattro. By Giovanni Gabrieli. Mainz: B. Schott’s Söhne, 1933. 14pp. of music; pp. 7 – 12 are lacking.

Box 15

folder 19 Chorale Collection. Edited by Elvera Wonderlich. Rochester, NY:
Eastman School of Music, 1940. Signed in ink by R. Wright on the cover and bottom edge of the text block; annotated in pencil throughout. Original binding has been modified and provides editorial attribution and title in ink.

Box 29

folder 22 Choral Program Series: Book Six. By Harry Robert Wilson. New York: Silver Burdett Company, 1949. 64pp. of music.
folder 23 Core ‘Ngrato: Canzone Napoletana per canto e pianoforte. By Salvatore Cardillo. Milan: G. Ricordi, 1921. Repro of published score. 3pp. of music.
folder 24 Cuauhnahuac. By Silvestre Revueltas. New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1946. Full score. 40pp. of music.
folder 25 Diggin’ Roots. By Larry Wilcox, edited by R. Wright. New York: Sam Fox Publishing Co., 1962. Full score. “For Reference – Don’t Remove” –in ink on cover. 11pp. of music.

Box 30

folder 1 Dotzauer Violoncello Method (Klingenberg): Vol. I. Revised by Johannes Klingenberg. New York: Carl Fischer, 1917. Annotations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 50pp. of music.
folder 2 Dotzauer Violoncello Method (Klingenberg): Vol. II. Revised by Johannes Klingenberg. New York: Carl Fischer, 1917. Annotations and performance markings in pencil and colored pencil. 45pp. of music.
folder 3 The Drummer’s Heritage. Compiled by Frederick Fennell. Rochester, NY: Eastman School of Music, 1956. 63pp. of music.
folder 4 Duo For Violin and Piano (1949). By Jacob Druckman. Comb-bound repro of the score published by Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., 1978. Pl. no. B.S.I. 121. 17pp. of music.
folder 5  Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu (“O God of All Creation”): Kenya National Anthem. Repro from an unattributed source. 1p. of music.
folder 6 Enchantment. By Howard Hanson. New York: Carl Fischer, 1936. Pl. no. 27413-2. Cover signed in ink by R. Wright. 2pp. of music.
folder 7 Fantasia on Dixie. By Dan Emmett; arr. by Carmen Dragon. [Malibu, CA]: Dragon Music Co., 1961. Conductor’s score; reference copy. 28pp. of music.
folder 8 For Dancers Only. By Sy Oliver; arr. by Glenn Osser. New York: Leeds Music Corporation, 1958. Conductor’s score and parts. 31pp. of music.
folder 9 George M. Cohan: Songs of Yesteryear (Legendary Performers, Volume 2). Hialeah, Florida: Columbia Pictures Publications, 1984. Annotations in ink and pencil. 68pp. of music. Accompanied by a word-processed document with the heading, “George M. Cohan piece”. Annotations in ink. 1p.
folder 10 Grand Russian Easter (La Grande Pâcque Russe), Op. 36. By Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. Scarsdale, NY: E. F. Kalmus, s.d. Miniature orchestra score. 107pp. of music.
folder 11 Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Band Book (1st Bb cornet). Miami Beach: Hansen Publications Inc., s.d. 18pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 20 Herzlich thut mich verlagen. Organ choral – prelude by J. S. Bach. “Copied from Peter’s Edition – Vol. 5 – #27” –on pg.2. Ink MS; emendations in pencil. 2pp. of music.

Box 30

folder 12 Introduction to the Opera “Khovanshtina”. By Modest Mussorgsky; orchestrated by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. New York: International Music Company, 1944. Miniature score. 16pp. of music.
folder 13 Jazz in the Classroom, Vol. II: Scores. Boston: Newport Music Company, 1959. 101pp. of music.
folder 14 Jazz in the Classroom, Volume VI: Scores, A Tribute to Quincy Jones. Boston: Berklee Press Publications, s.d. Annotations in ink and pencil. 130pp. of music.
folder 15 Jazz in the Classroom, Vol. VIII: A Tribute to Duke Ellington, Scores. Boston: Berklee Press Publications, s.d. 156pp. of music.
folder 16 Jazz in the Classroom, Volume XII: Scores. Boston: Berklee Press Publications, 1970. Annotations in ink and pencil. 141pp. of music.
folder 17 Kermesse – Valse. By Florent Schmitt. Paris: Heugel, 1929. Pl. no. H. 29,811 (10). Annotations in pencil. 16pp. of music.

Box 31

folder 1 Let Us Have Music For Christmas: 39 Famous Songs for Piano With Words. Compiled and arranged by Maxwell Eckstein. New York: Carl Fischer, 1947. Pl. no. 30339-60. 64pp. of music.
folder 2 Lollipop. Words and music by Sidney Clare and Richard A. Whiting; arranged by Dick Lieb [Fred Karlin erroneously attributed as arranger on page 3]; edited by R. Wright. New York: Sam Fox Publishing Company, Inc., 1962. Full score. “For Reference – Don’t Remove” –in ink on cover. 13pp. of music.
folder 3 Love Is Blue (L’Amour Est Bleu): Recorded by Paul Mauriat and Orchestra on Philips Records. English lyric by Bryan Blackburn, French lyric by Pierre Cour; music by André Popp, arr. by Helmy Kresa. New York: Croma Music Co., Inc., 1968. 3pp. of music.
folder 4 The Marriage of Figaro Overture: Koechel No. 492. By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. New York: E. F. Kalmus Orchestra Scores, Inc., s.d. Miniature score. Annotations in colored pencil; cover and title page signed in ink by R. Wright. Original binding has been modified and provides title and attribution in ink. 26pp. of music.
folder 5 Melodious Etudes for Trombone: Selected from the Vocalises of Marco Bordogni, Book I. Transcribed and progressively arranged by Joannes Rochut. New York: Carl Fischer, 1928. Cover signed in ink by R. Wright; annotations in pencil. 82pp. of music.
folder 6 Melodious Etudes for Trombone: Selected from the Vocalises of Marco Bordogni, Book II. Transcribed and progressively arranged by Joannes Rochut. New York: Carl Fischer, 1928. Cover signed in ink by R. Wright; annotations in pencil. 65pp. of music.
folder 7 Melodious Etudes for Trombone: Selected from the Vocalises of Marco Bordogni, Book III. Transcribed and progressively arranged by Joannes Rochut. New York: Carl Fischer, 1928. Cover signed in ink by R. Wright; annotations in pencil. 79pp. of music.
folder 8 Music of America: Songs of the Confederacy. Compiled, arranged and edited by John W. Schaum. For piano. Milwaukee: Schaum Publications, Inc., 1961. 32pp. of music.
folder 9 Music of America: Songs of the Union. Compiled, arranged and edited by John W. Schaum. For piano. Milwaukee: Schaum Publications, Inc., 1961. Emendations in pencil. 32pp. of music.

Box 15

folder 20 Herzlich thut mich verlagen. Organ choral – prelude by J. S. Bach. “Copied from Peter’s Edition – Vol. 5 – #27” –on pg.2. Ink MS; emendations in pencil. 2pp. of music.

Box 31

folder 10 The Music That Washington Knew: With An Historical Sketch by William Arms Fisher. Boston: Oliver Ditson Company, Inc., 1931. “Property of Erno Rapee” –written and stamped in ink on cover; annotations in pencil. 44pp. of music; preliminaries: 24pp.
folder 11 Operatic Anthology: Celebrated Arias Selected From Operas By Old And Modern Composers, Vol. I. Soprano. Compiled by Kurt Adler. New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1955. Pl. no. 16361. Piano/vocal scores. “Operatic Anthology Vol. I Sop.” –in ink on spine. 334pp. of music.
folder 12 Operatic Anthology: Celebrated Arias Selected From Operas By Old And Modern Composers, Vol. II. Mezzo-Soprano and Alto. Compiled by Kurt Adler. New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1954. Pl. no. 16362. Piano/vocal scores. “Operatic Anthology Vol. II – Mezzo-Sop. and Alto” –in ink on spine. 277pp. of music.
folder 13 Operatic Anthology: Celebrated Arias Selected From Operas By Old And Modern Composers, Vol. IV. Baritone. Compiled by Kurt Adler. New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1953. Pl. no. 16364. Piano/vocal scores. “Operatic Anthology Vol. IV Baritone” –in ink on spine. 278pp. of music.
folder 14 Otis Redding: A Tribute To A King, Including His Latest Hits. Miami Beach: Hansen Press, s.d. Vocal scores with piano accompaniment. 83pp. of music.
folder 15 Overture – Fantasy: Romeo and Juliet. By Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. New York: M. Baron Co., s.d. Pl. no. MB78. Miniature full score. 78pp. of music.

Box 32

folder 1 Le Petit Berger (The Little Shepherd). By Claude Debussy. Paris: Durand et Cie, 1908. Pl. no. D. & F. 7188 (V). Cover signed in ink by R. Wright. 3pp. of music.
folder 2 Quintet for Wind Instruments: Op. 24, No. 2. By Paul Hindemith. New York: Associated Music Publishers, Inc., 1922. Pl. no. S – 30928. Original binding has been modified and provides author attribution and title in ink; annotations in pencil. 34pp. of music. Accompanied by 2pp. of notes in pencil and colored pencil.
folder 3 Rebecca Suite. By Franz Waxman; “score transcribed and edited by: Joseph Turrin, 1986” –on pg. 40. Full score. Comb-bound MS repro. 41pp. of music.
folder 4 Recorded by Basie: Book Two. New York: Chas. H. Hansen Music Corp., s.d. Annotations in pencil. 24pp. of music.
folder 5 The Roman Carnival Ouverture, Op. 9. By Hector Berlioz. Vienna: Wiener Philharmonischer Verlag, s.d. Pl. no. W.Ph.V.85. Miniature score. Annotations in colored pencil. 58pp. of music.
folder 6 Romeo and Juliet: Overture – Fantasy After Shakespeare. By Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. New York: E. F. Kalmus Orchestra Scores, Inc., s.d. Cover and title page signed in ink by R. Wright; annotations in pencil and colored pencil. 80pp. of music.
folder 7 Rubank Elementary Method for Cello: Individual or Class Instruction. By Sylvan D. Ward. Chicago: Rubank, Inc., 1936. Annotations and performance markings in pencil. 48pp. of music.
folder 8 Saudades do Brazil: Suite de Danses pour piano, Vol. I. By Darius Milhaud. Paris: Editions Max Eschig, 1922. 16pp. of music.
folder 9 Schule für Zugposaune (New Method for Slide Trombone): Teil 1 – 3. By Robert Müller. Leipzig: Zimmermann, 1902. Pl. nos. Z. 3587 (Teil I), Z. 3588 (Teil II) and Z. 3589 (Teil III). Cover signed in ink by R. Wright. 208pp of music.
folder 10 September in the Rain. By Harry Warren and Al Dubin; arr. by Art Dedrick. New York: Remick Music Corporation, 1957. Conductor’s score and 1st trumpet part. 4pp. of music.
folder 11 Sinfonia De Antigona. By Carlos Chávez. New York: G. Schirmer, 1948. Pl. no. 42028. Study score. Annotations in colored pencil. 23pp. of music.
folder 12 Singing Through The Ages: Contrapuntal Songs. By Roy Harris and Jacob Evanson. New York: American Book Company, 1940. Annotations in ink and pencil. 226pp. of music; preliminaries: 14pp.
folder 13 Sonata for Violin and Piano. By Aaron Copland. Comb-bound repro of an annotated score published by Hawkes & Son (London) Ltd., 1944. Pl. no. B. S. I. 34 – 46. 33pp. of music.
folder 14 Sonata Pian’ E Forte. By Giovanni Gabrieli; arranged for eight-part wind and/or brass ensemble by Robin Miller. London: Oxford University Press, 1960. Full score. 9pp. of music.
folder 15 Songs Of The Confederacy. Edited and arranged by Henry S. Humphreys. Cincinnati: Willis Music Company, 1961. 112pp. of music.
folder 16 Symphony No.41: C Major, “Jupiter”, K.V. 551. By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. New York: Pro Art Publications, 1946. Miniature score. 88pp. of music.
folder 17 The Tailgate Ramble. Music by Wingy Manone; lyrics by Johnny Mercer. New York: Criterion Music Corporation, c1949. 1st trombone part. 3pp. of music.
folder 18 Taras Bulba: Rhapsodie Pour Grande Orchestre. By Leoš Janáček. Prague: Hudební Matice Umĕlecké Besedy, 1925. For piano four-hands. Annotations in pencil. 52pp. of music; pages 7 – 10 are lacking.
folder 19 Thoughts Of Love. By Arthur Pryor. New York: Carl Fischer, 1931. Pl. no. C.C. 12753-12. For solo trombone, cornet or baritone and piano accompaniment. –Solo trombone part: Signed in ink by R. Wright; annotations in ink. 2pp. of music. –Piano accompaniment part: Signed in ink by R. Wright. 8pp. of music.
folder 20 Three Excerpts for Voice and Orchestra from “Wozzeck”, Op. 7. By Alban Berg. New York: Associated Music Publishers, Inc., Copyright 1924 by Universal Edition. Pl. no. U. E. 7660. Miniature score. 60pp. of music.
folder 21 Twistin’ The Blues. Composed and arranged by Larry Wilcox; selected and edited by R. Wright. New York: Sam Fox Publishing Company, Inc., 1962. “For Reference – Don’t Remove” –in ink on cover. 12pp. of music.
folder 22 Two Yuletide Pieces: Impromptu. By Howard Hanson. Philadelphia: Theodore Presser Co., 1927. Pl. no. 23855-4. Cover signed in pencil by R. Wright. 4pp. of music.

Box 33

folder 1 Van Hoesen Violin Class Method: Book One. By Karl D. Van Hoesen. New York: Carl Fischer, Inc., 1931. Annotations in pencil; cover signed in ink by R. Wright. 42pp.
folder 2 Vocal Duetts [sic] And Trios: A Collection Of The Most Popular Copyrights and Foreign Reprints. By C. A. White, et.al. Boston: White, Smith & Co., 1882. Piano/vocal scores. Annotations in pencil. 239pp. of music.
folder 3 Water Music In F. By George Frideric Handel. London: Boosey & Hawkes Ltd., 1943. Pl. no. B. & H. 8804. Miniature score. 52pp. of music. Accompanied by publisher’s prefatory notes tipped in with the score. [5pp].
folder 4 Where or When. By Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart; arr. by Joe Reisman. New York: Chappell & Co., Inc., 1975. Full score. 16pp. of music.
folder 5 Willow Weep For Me. By Ann Ronell; arr. by Bob Brookmeyer. New York: Bourne Co., 1979. Full score. 5pp. of music.
folder 6 World Famous Christmas Songs: Containing The Best And The Most Popular Songs Of The Nativity, Specially Arranged For Popular Usage In Community Caroling, School, Chorus, Church And Home. Compiled and edited by Reverend George Rittenhouse. New York: Robbins Music Corporation, 1929. 67pp. of music.
folder 7 You’re My Thrill. Lyric by Sidney Clare, Music by Jay Gorney; arranged by Larry Wilcox, selected and edited by R. Wright. New York: Sam Fox Publishing Company, Inc., 1962. “For Reference – Don’t Remove” –in ink on cover. 17pp. of music.

Sub-series D: MS with no attribution

Box 16

folder 1 Bells At Eventide. (4400). Piano / conductor’s score. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil. 3pp. of music.
folder 2 Bless ‘Em All. Does not resemble the original by Jimmy Hughes, Frank Lake and Al Stillman in terms of melodic contour and meter. Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in ink and colored pencil. 21pp. of music.
folder 3 Intro to Act. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 1p. of music.
folder 4 Intro to Vocal Number. MS repro; emendations in pencil, “275 – 4621” –in ink. 1p. of music.
folder 5 Old Semper Fed. / Hands Across the Sea / Liberty Bell / Sound Off. Sketches of arrangements of works by John Philip Sousa; no arranger attribution. MS in pencil and ink. 23pp. of music.
folder 6 Spanish Guitar Notes. –Sketch material for pieces, presumably for solo guitar, that includes: –Lazy Blues, Slow Blues, Allegro, Bagatelle in A, Bagatelle in D and Blues on Boogie Ideas. MS in pencil. 9pp. of music; –“Guitar Thesaurus”. MS in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 3pp. of music; –“Guitar notes from Montoya”. MS in pencil. 2pp.

Series 2: Papers

Sub-series A: Professional papers        

Box 17

folder 1

Arranger’s Holiday Concert, 1981. Documents pertaining to the Arranger’s Holiday Concert: A Tribute to Alec Wilder that took place on July 31, 1981 in the Eastman Theatre. Documents include:

  • A letter to Rayburn Wright from Susannah McCorkle dated May 22, 1981. Typescript; signed in ink by Susannah McCorkle, annotations in ink and pencil. 2pp;
  • A note with the heading, “Good Companions”. Ink MS. 1p;
  • A note to R. Wright from Cary [last name unknown]. No date. Ink MS. 1p;
  • Vocal scores for: –If Someday Comes Ever Again. By Alec Wilder & Johnny Mercer; arr. by R. Wright. MS repro. 6pp. of music; –You’re Free. By Fran Landesman and Alec Wilder; arr. by R. Wright. MS repro. 4pp. of music; –I Like It Here. By William Engvick and Alec Wilder. Copyist’s MS in ink; emendations in pencil and ink. 3pp. of music;
  • Program for Milford Fargo’s presentation, “I Remember Alec”, which presumably took place on February 16, 1981 in the Eastman School of Music’s Howard Hanson Hall. Typescript; annotations in ink. 1p; reverse side is annotated in ink;
  • A memorandum to Ted DeDee from R. Wright, May 28, 1981. Typescript. 1p;
  • A letter to Rayburn Wright from Thomas M. Hampson dated April 27, 1981. Typescript; signed in ink by Thomas M. Hampson.

Box 34

folder 1 ASCAP In Action: A Publication of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Fall 1988 issue. New York: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Addressed to Donald Hunsberger.

Box 17

folder 2

Band material. Documents that include:

  • 17 concert programs from various band concerts, five of which are annotated in ink and pencil;
  • A draft of Donald Hunsberger’s “Basic Principles of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concept”. Repro of a typescript draft; annotated in ink. “The Wind Ensemble: Issue 1” –on pg. 1. 18pp;
  • 3 brochures;
  • An annotated list of compositions. Ink MS. 2pp;
  • A letter to R. Wright from Wilfred Roberts, May 2, 1969. Typescript; signed in ink by “Bob” [presumably Wilfred Roberts]. 1p. Accompanied by a program for an Adelphi University Band concert that took place on May 11, 1969 in the Woodruff Hall of Adelphi University, Garden City, New York. Emendations in ink;
  • A list of repertoire prepared for Conducting 229 – 230: Seminar in Wind Ensemble Repertory. Repro of typescript; Wright’s initials written in colored pencil on page 1. 22pp;
  • A press release from the University of Miami’s News Bureau dated May 8, 1967. 1p.
folder 3 A letter to Rayburn Wright from Matt Betton, Executive Director of the National Association of Jazz Educators, dated September 14, 1983. Possibly a form letter; signed in ink by Matt Betton. Accompanied by a document bearing the heading, “1984 Convention Audition Results”. 2pp. Also accompanied by an envelope addressed to R. Wright from the National Association of Jazz Educators. Postmarked September 14, 1983.
folder 4 Brochure for the City Center Joffrey Ballet: City Center 25th Anniversary Season. Production credits given to R. Wright can be found under the heading, “Two New Arpino Ballets – World Premieres”. Wright provided adaptations of music by Benjamin Britten and Ruperto Chapi for Ballets I and II, respectively. 1p.

Box 34

folder 2 Commissioning Music: A Handbook Published By Meet The Composer, Inc. Preface by Billy Taylor; Introduction by Virgil Thompson. New York: Meet The Composer, Inc., 1984.
folder 3

Eastman Jazz Ensemble: Montreux Jazz Festival and West German Tour, July 1982 (1 of 4). Documents pertaining to the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s 1982 performance at the Montreux International Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland and concert tour of West Germany. Documents include:

  • “ETI [Educational Travel, Inc.] Contract”. Ink MS. 2pp;
  • A card stock order form for admission to and merchandise from the Montreux International Jazz Festival. 2pp;
  • An outline of Educational Travel, Inc.’s terms and conditions for services rendered. Word-processed document. 4pp;
  • A memorandum to Janice Grimes, Patrice Lusk, Judith Ricker, Sherry Wermuth and Doris Wright from an unidentified individual, June 14, 1982. Word-processed document; emendations in ink. 1p;
  • One page of notes. Ink MS. Accompanied by a Speed Letter ® to Margaret Engel from R. Wright dated September 22, 1981. Document is a carbon copy that contains Wright’s message to Ms. Engel. 1p;
  • A blank equipment request form for the Montreux International Jazz Festival. 1p;
  • A blank personnel list form, presumably generated by the administration of the Montreux International Jazz Festival. 1p;
  • Miscellaneous notes. Ink and pencil MS. 9pp;
  • A repro of Downbeat Magazine’s 1981 Student Recording Awards from the June 1981 issue. Categories citing Eastman faculty, ensembles and students have been highlighted. 4pp;
  • A biographical sketch of Allen Vizzutti written by David Weiss of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. Word-processed document. 3pp;
  • A repro of an article printed in the Exponent, Purdue University’s (West Lafayette, Indiana) daily student newspaper, on November 20, 1981 that mentions the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Inscribed to R. Wright from RK. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence: –1) To Ted DeDee; from R. Wright, August 25, 1981. Repro of a word-processed document. 2pp; –2) To R. Wright; from Robert Kraus, December 16, 1981. Word-processed document. 1p; –3) To R. Wright, Roger Lathan, John Santuccio and John Engberg; from Robert Freeman, August 18, 1981. Word-processed document; annotated and signed in ink by Robert Freeman. 1p. Accompanied by a letter to Robert Freeman from Dr. Klaus Zeitler dated July 24, 1981. Typescript. 1p;
  • Repros of pages 954-956 and 967 from the Official Talent & Booking Directory [publisher and date of publication unknown]. 4pp;
  • Letters: –1) To Dr. Wolfgang Graetschel; from Ramon Ricker, March 10, 1982. Word-processed document. 1p; –2) To R. Wright; from Vivian Naim, November 30, 1981. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Vivian Naim. 1p. Accompanied by two pages of notes. Pencil MS; –3) To Dr. Klaus Zeitler; from Robert Freeman, April 16, 1981. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p; –4) To R. Wright, Brian Scanlon, Kim Scharnberg, Bill Grimes, Bruce Wermuth and Bevan Manson; from David F. Geppert, June 3, 1982. Repro of typescript signed in ink by David F. Geppert. 9pp;
  • 4 brochures.
folder 4

Eastman Jazz Ensemble: Montreux Jazz Festival and West German Tour, July 1982 (2 of 4). Documents pertaining to the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s 1982 performance at the Montreux International Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland and concert tour of West Germany. Documents include:

  • A document bearing the heading “Montreux Names”. Ink MS. 2pp;
  • A document titled “Some statistical summaries: (as of Nov. 81)”. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • A document titled “Agreement and Authorization to Record and Purchase Tape”. Typescript on Mountain Studios S. A. (Montreux, Switzerland) letterhead; annotations in ink. 2pp;
  • A letter of contract between R. Wright and the Montreux International Jazz Festival, represented by the Montreux Tourist Office, Mr. Michel Ferla, Administrative Director. Word-processed document with emendations in ink; signed in ink by R. Wright, April 1, 1982 and Michel Ferla, February 25, 1982. 2pp. Accompanied by three letters: –1) To R. Wright; from Michel Ferla, February 25, 1982. Word-processed document with annotations in ink and pencil; signed in ink by Michel Ferla. 1p; –2) To R. Wright; from Michel Ferla, May 19, 1982. Word-processed document with annotations in ink and pencil; signed in ink by Michel Ferla. 1p; –3) To Andree Buchler; from Bill Grimes, June 29, 1982. Repro of typescript signed in ink by Bill Grimes. 1p. Also accompanied by a brochure indicating the performance schedule for the 1982 Montreux International Jazz Festival. 2pp;
  • A visitor’s guide book for the Chillon Castle near Montreux;
  • A document titled “Important Information for Bands Involved in the 1982 Montreux International Jazz Festival”. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 4pp;
  • A 1982 Montreux International Jazz Festival concert poster. Annotations on reverse side in ink;
  • A map of Montreux. Annotations in ink. 1p;
  • A festival rider. 6pp;
  • A map of the Montreux Casino and performance schedule. 2pp;
  • 10 pages of notes. Ink and pencil MS;
  • Repro of a University of Rochester Requisition for Purchases and Inter-Departmental Charges dated June 25, 1982. 1p. Accompanied by a cover sheet from Ted DeDee at the ESM Concert Office to R. Wright dated June 25, [1982]. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p;
  • A document titled “1981 – 82 General Pre-departure Bulletin by Educational Travel, Inc.”. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 12pp;
  • A document titled “Tentative Eastman Jazz Ensemble Itinerary” dated June 14, 1982. Repro of a word-processed document that was annotated in ink. 1p;
  • A document titled “Eastman Jazz Ensemble: 1982 Tour to Europe Contract Rider”. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • A Western Union Mailgram® to Michel Ferla from R. Wright, January 6, 1982. 1p. Accompanied by a Western Union Telegram to R. Wright from Michel Ferla, January 7, 1982. 1p;
  • A letter of contract between R. Wright and the Montreux International Jazz Festival, represented by the Montreux Tourist Office, Mr. Michel Ferla. Word-processed document with emendations and annotations in ink and pencil; signed in ink by R. Wright, April 1, 1982 and Michel Ferla, February 25, 1982. 2pp;
  • 17 letters. –1) To Michel Ferla; from R. Wright, December 23, 1981. Carbon-copy typescript; annotations in pencil. 2pp; –2) To Michel Ferla; from R. Wright, September 30, 1981. Carbon-copy typescript; annotations in ink. 1p; –3) To Michel Ferla; from R. Wright, March 28, 1981. Repro of typescript that was signed in ink by R. Wright; annotations in ink and pencil. 1p; –4) To R. Wright; from Michel Ferla, February 10, 1981. Typescript with annotations in ink; signed in ink by Michel Ferla. 1p; –5) To Michel Ferla; from R. Wright, January 27, 1981. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p; –6) To Ray Burnwright [sic]; from Michel Ferla, December 3, 1980. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p; –7) To R. Wright; from Paul F. Koutny, March 12, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Paul F. Koutny, annotations in pencil. 1p; –8) To R. Wright; from Paul F. Koutny, June 28, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Paul F. Koutny, annotations in pencil. 2pp; –9) To the Eastman Jazz Ensemble c/o R. Wright; from Aline Jaccottet, Mountain Studios S. A., May 28, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Aline Jaccottet, annotations in pencil and ink. 1p; –10) To R. Wright; from Paul F. Koutny, June 9, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Paul F. Koutny, emendations in ink. 2pp; –11) To Dr. Klaus Zeitler; from Robert Kraus, June 15, 1982. Repro of typescript signed in ink by Robert Kraus. 1p; –12) To Paul F. Koutny; from R. Wright, May 24, 1982. Typescript; signed in ink by R. Wright. 1p; –13) To R. Wright; from Paul F. Koutny, May 20, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Paul F. Koutny. 1p. Accompanied by an invoice generated by Educational Travel, Inc. Word-processed document. 1p; –14) To Paul F. Koutny; from R. Wright, May 19, 1982. Repro of typescript signed in ink by R. Wright; annotations in ink. 2pp; –15) To R. Wright; from Paul F. Koutny, April 23, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Paul F. Koutny, annotations in ink. 1p; –16) To R. Wright; from Joan E. Fox, April 8, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Joan E. Fox. 1p; –17) To R. Wright; from Paul F. Koutny, March 2, 1982. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Paul F. Koutny. 4pp;
  • An itinerary for the Eastman Jazz Ensemble on Educational Travel, Inc. letterhead. Word-processed document; annotations in pencil. “3/82 jef” –at bottom of page. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to R. Wright from R. Kraus, April 1, 1982. Repro of a word-processed document signed by R. Kraus. 1p;

An envelope addressed to R. Wright from the Montreux Official Tourist Office, postmarked March 2, 1982. Annotations in ink

folder 5

Eastman Jazz Ensemble: Montreux Jazz Festival and West German Tour, July 1982 (3 of 4). Documents pertaining to the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s 1982 performance at the Montreux International Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland and concert tour of West Germany. Documents include:

  • A document tilted “Jazz Ensemble Montreux Travel Fund: Update, April 16”. Word-processed document, annotations in ink and pencil. 2pp;
  • A document with the heading “Expenses as of 6/11/82 (for 24 playing members)”. Ink and pencil MS. 1p. Accompanied by an additional copy of the “Jazz Ensemble Montreux Travel Fund: Update, April 16”. Annotations in ink and pencil. 2pp;
  • 3 copies of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s Contract Rider in English and 3 copies of the German translation. Repro of typescript and ink MS. 12pp;
  • Two 8 x 10” black and white photographs [taken by Louis Ouzer on November 20, 1981]: –1) R. Wright with the Eastman Jazz Ensemble. Reverse side annotated in wax pencil; –2) R. Wright conducting. Reverse side annotated in wax pencil.
  • 2 press clippings;
  • An “Eastman Jazz Ensemble Baggage List: Revised 6/29/82”. MS repro. 1p;
  • A memorandum to R. Wright from Christine [last name unknown], June 7, 1982. Typescript on Etrav Cologne letterhead; signed in ink by Christine [last name unknown], annotations in ink. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence: –1) To R. Wright, Jon E. Engberg and John Santuccio; from Robert Freeman, September 28, 1981. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Robert Freeman, annotations in ink. 2pp. Accompanied by a letter to Dr. Klaus Zeitler from Robert Freeman, September 28, 1981. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p; –2) To Ted DeDee, Robert Kraus, Robert Freeman, Jon Engberg and R. Ritchie; from R. Wright, s.d. Word-processed document. 1p; –3) To the Eastman Jazz Ensemble; from R. Wright, April 27, 1982. Word-processed document. 1p; –4) To Ramon Ricker, William Grimes, M. Lusk and Bruce Wermuth; from R. Wright, May 4, 1982. Typescript; emendations in ink. 1p; –5) To the Business Office; from R. Wright, May 4, 1982. Typescript, emendations in ink. 1p; –6) To the Eastman Jazz Ensemble; from R. Wright, June 25, 1982. Repro of a word-processed document signed in ink by R. Wright. 1p;
  • A letter to Dr. Klaus Zeitler; from Robert Freeman, November 3, 1981. Repro of a word-processed document. 1p;
  • 20 pages of notes. Ink and pencil MS;
  • A document titled “03.07.82. K7333 – Eastman : Daily Programme”. Repro of typescript; annotations in pencil and ink. 2pp;
  • A document titled “07.07.82 – do. K7333 Eastman Jazz Ensemble”. Word-processed document; emendations in ink. 3pp;
  • 4 itineraries. Repros of word-processed documents; annotations in ink and pencil. 5pp;
  • A document titled “Eastman Jazz Ensemble Revised Performance Schedule”. Word-processed document. 2pp;
  • A brochure for the Hotel Europe in Montreux, Switzerland;
  • German translations of introductory remarks, presumably given by R. Wright during performances of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble. Typescript. 1p;
  • A document bearing the heading “Schallwand”. MS repro. 1p;
  • A hotel list on Educational Travel, Inc. letterhead. Typescript; annotations in pencil. 2pp;
  • A document titled “Jazz Ensemble Tour Book: 6/24/82”. Two copies (Copy 1: Word-processed document; annotations in ink and pencil. 2pp; Copy 2: Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 2pp);
  • A repro of a news clipping from the November 29, 1981 issue of the Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) titled “New Sound: Doc Severinsen”. Inscribed in ink to R. Wright from an unknown individual [illegible signature]. 1p;
  • A draft article for “For Notes For Parents: Eastman Jazz Ensemble – Saxology”. Word-processed document; emendations in ink. Inscribed in pencil to R. Wright from Sara Schaffzin. 2pp;
  • A folder with various annotations in ink and pencil. “Tour – ETI – Koutny” –in ink on spine. Accompanied by one page of notes. Ink MS.
folder 6

Eastman Jazz Ensemble: Montreux Jazz Festival and West German Tour, July 1982 (4 of 4). Documents pertaining to the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s 1982 performance at the Montreux International Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland and concert tour of West Germany. Documents include:

  • 7 letters. –1) To R. Wright; from Paul F. Koutny, March 10, 1983. Word-processed document; annotations in pencil, signed in ink by Paul F. Koutny. 1p; –2) To Paul F. Koutny; from R. Wright, October 29, 1982. Two copies (Copy 1: Typescript; emendations in ink. 2pp; Copy 2: Repro of typescript. 2pp); –3) A form letter from Ron Moss Management, presumably Allen Vizzutti’s management agency, August 10, 1981. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Ron Moss, annotations in ink. 2pp; –4) To R. Wright; from Werner Renz, s.d. Typescript on Schallwand letterhead; annotations in ink, signed in ink by Werner Renz. 1p; –5) To Werner Renz; from R. Wright, June 22, 1982. Carbon copy typescript; emendations in ink. 1p; –6) To Werner Renz; from R. Wright, May 14, 1982. Typescript; emendations and annotations in pencil. 1p; –7) To Ross Ritchie; from Bruce A. Burns, s.d. Typescript; annotated in ink, signed in ink by Bruce A. Burns. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence. –1) To R. Wright; from S. C., April 1, 19–. Word-processed document; annotations in ink and pencil. 1p. Accompanied by Heinz Czadek’s contact information. Ink and pencil MS. 1p; –2) To R. Wright; from Robert Kraus, April 1, 1982. Repro of a word-processed document; annotations in ink and in pencil on the reverse side. 1p;
  • Documents pertaining to Heinz Czadek that include: –1) His contact information ca. 1982. Pencil MS. 1p; –2) A list of JCM Summer Session – 1977 attendees. Repro of a word-processed document; annotations in pencil. 1p; –3) A letter to R. Wright; from the Office of “Der Bundesminister für Wissenschaft und Forschung” of Vienna, Austria, July 29, 1982. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p;
  • A letter to Ruth [last name unknown] from R. Wright requesting translations of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s contract rider and “`emergency’ concert introductory remarks”. Typescript; signed in ink by R. Wright. 1p;
  • A document titled “Quotes for Eastman Jazz Ensemble Brochure”. Typescript. 1p;
  • A document titled “Eastman Jazz Ensemble Awards”. Typescript. 1p;
  • 13 pages of notes. Ink and pencil MS;
  • A document titled “Jazz Ensemble Tour Rooming List”. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • A boarding pass for the Verkehrs – Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg. Annotations in ink;
  • Two copies of the program for the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s Montreux Bon Voyage Concert that took place in Kilbourn Hall on June 29, 1982. Annotations in ink and pencil;
  • Repros of press clippings from various Swiss press sources. 4pp. Accompanied by: –Intramural correspondence to Aimee Israel – Pelletier from Robert Kraus, December 27, 1982. Repro of a word-processed document signed by Robert Kraus. 1p. –A document, presumably a translation of one of the articles. Ink MS. 1p;
  • 9 business cards fastened to a sheet of notebook paper, some of which bear annotations in pencil and ink;
  • A copy of the publication, “Bad Neuenahrer Chronik: Sonderausgabe anläßlich der 1. Internationalen Musiktage”. An article on and a black and white photo of R. Wright and the Eastman Jazz Ensemble appear on page [7];
  • Two press clippings;
  • An “Eastman Jazz Ensemble Baggage List: Revised 6/29/82”. MS repro; emendations in ink. 2p;
  • A document bearing the heading “Schallwand”. MS repro; annotated in ink. 2pp;
  • A “Tentative Eastman Jazz Ensemble Itinerary” dated June 14, 1982. Word-processed document; annotated in ink and pencil. 1p;
  • Two contracts between Brighton Sound, a sound equipment rental company based out of Rochester, NY, and the Eastman School of Music. Word-processed documents annotated in typescript, ink and pencil; contract dated December 12, 1981 signed in ink by R. Wright and an unknown individual [illegible signature], contract dated April 2, 1982 signed in ink by an unknown individual [illegible signature]. 4pp;
  • An envelope addressed to R. Wright from Schallwand [Münster, Germany], postmark date illegible;
  • A document titled “Eastman Jazz Ensemble 1982 tour to West Germany and Switzerland Stand-by sound equipment”. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • Repros of pages 954-956 and 967 from the Official Talent & Booking Directory [publisher and date of publication unknown]. Annotations in ink. 4pp;
  • A document titled “Some Eastman Jazz Ensemble alumni and their subsequent professional performing activities: (approximately chronological)”. Typescript; emendations in ink. 3pp;
  • A repro of a program for an Eastman Jazz Ensemble and Saxology performance. Venue and date unknown. 1p;
  • A copy of the June 1975 issue of the journal “Neue Heimat” [Berlin];
  • A poster for the schedule for Tanzbrunnen International, Rheinpark, Köln, Germany, 1982. The Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s July 10, 1982 performance appears on the master schedule;
  • A section of a folder bearing annotations in ink and pencil. “Tour Sound” — on spine.

Box 17

folder 5

 Eastman Memorabilia. Documents that include:

  • 5 press clippings;
  • 11 letters. –1) To Rayburn Wright; from Dan [last name unknown], September 9, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by Dan [last name unknown]. 2pp; –2) To Captain Thomas F. Darcy of the United States Army Band; from R. Wright, September 14, 1942. Typescript. 1p; –3) To the United States Selective Service System, Local Board No.1, Gratiot County, Alma, Michigan; from R. Wright, September 24, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by R. Wright. 1p; –4) To R. Wright; from Captain Thomas F. Darcy, October 8, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by Captain Thomas F. Darcy. 1p; –5) To Captain Thomas F. Darcy; from R. Wright, December 15, 1942. Typescript. 1p; –6) To R. Wright; from Captain Thomas F. Darcy, December 19, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by Captain Thomas F. Darcy. 1p; –7) To the United States Selective Service System, Local Board No.1, Gratiot County, Alma, Michigan; from R. Wright, December 25, 1942. Typescript. 1p; –8) To Captain Thomas F. Darcy; from R. Wright, January 12, 1943. Typescript. 1p; –9) To R. Wright; from Anne B. Tremper, October 28, 1942. Repro of typescript signed by Anne B. Tremper. 1p; –10) To R. Wright; from Howard Hanson, May 27, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by Howard Hanson. 1p; –11) To R. Wright; from Alan [last name illegible], June 3, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by Alan [last name illegible]. 1p. Letters 1 – 8 are accompanied by: –R. Wright’s Notice of Classification card from the United States Selective Service System, Local Board No.1, Gratiot County, Alma, Michigan; –an Order to Report for Induction from the Selective Service System, January 11, 1943. Form letter with pertinent details in typescript; signed in ink by Robert Reid. 1p; –a draft of a letter or telegram to Captain Thomas F. Darcy from R. Wright. Typescript; emendations in pencil. 1p;
  • Documents pertaining to R. Wright’s academic record and expenses during his time as an undergraduate student at the Eastman School of Music. Pages are comprised of typescript documents and MS in ink, pencil and colored pencil. 18pp;
  • 3 concert programs;
  • Two Western Union telegrams. –1) To R. Wright; from Margaret Grant, Berkshire Music Center, June 26, 1942. 1p; –2) To R. Wright and staff of The Score; from Heinrich Wiehn, May 13, 1942. 1p;
  • A document titled, “Entering Freshmen 1941”. Repro of typescript. 1p.             
folder 6

 Documents: Eastman Wind Ensemble East Asian Tour, 1978 (1 of 2). Documents include:

  • 28 photographic contact sheets;
  • A brochure titled, “Know Before You Go: Customs Hints for Returning U.S. Residents”. Published by the Department of the Treasury: U.S. Customs Service, 1977. Signed in ink by R. Wright on cover; annotations in ink on back cover. Accompanied by a registration card for the Japan Band Directors Clinic;
  • Notes bearing the heading, “Japanese school education and Band activities”. Repro of typescript; reverse side of pg. 15 is annotated in ink. 15pp;
  • Repro of a document titled,” Background notes: Philippines”, that was published by the U.S. Department of State in 1977. 5pp;
  • An attendance list. Repro of typescript and ink MS. 1p;
  • A brochure, presumably generated by a rental vehicle company. 
folder 7 Documents: Eastman Wind Ensemble East Asian Tour, 1978 (2 of 2). Documents include: various itineraries, notes, lists of personnel and four concert programs. Itineraries, notes and lists of personnel are comprised of pages of pencil MS, ink MS, typescript and typescript repros annotated in ink. 59pp.
folder 8 A letter to R. Wright, presumably from Keith Foley, April 30, 1987. Ink MS on Keith Foley: Arranger and Synthesist letterhead. Pages 1 – 3 are all that are extant; no signature. 3pp.
folder 9 A letter to R. Wright from E. Alan Foust, June 13, 1968. Typescript on Will Lorin and Associates, Inc. letterhead; signed in ink by E. Alan Foust. 1p.
folder 10 International Musician. Vol. 67, No. 7. Newark, New Jersey: International Musician, 1969. 32pp.

Box 34

folder 7 Jazz Magazine. Fall 1976, Vol. 1, No. 2. Northport, NY: Stites – Oakey, Inc. 66pp.

Box 17

folder 11 Draft article, “Learning How to Arrange – A New Approach”. Article was published in the periodical, International Musician. Four Copies (Copies 1 – 2: carbon copy typescript. 4pp; Copies 3 – 4: Repro of typescript. 3pp). 14pp. total. Accompanied by a page extracted from the issue of International Musician that featured R. Wright’s article.
folder 12

Documents: Mark Records. Documents that pertain to the production of the Eastman Jazz Ensemble records, “Spiral Galaxy” (Clarence, NY: Mark Records, 1988) and “Montreux!” (Clarence, NY: Mark Records, 1982). Documents include:

  • An Eastman School of Music Business Office Deposit Ticket, dated September 12, 1983. Carbon copy of the original that was signed in ink by R. Wright. 1p;
  • A lead sheet for Sackbut City by R. Wright. MS repro. 1p. of music;
  • A repro of the contract between Allen Vizzutti and Mark Records that pertains to a royalty agreement regarding the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s recording “Montreux!” 1p;
  • A letter to Thomas English Music Publishing from Vincent S. Morette, President of Mark Records. No date. Repro of typescript. 1p;
  • A letter to R. Wright from Vincent S. Morette, February 18, 1983. Typescript; signed in ink by V. S. Morette. 1p;
  • A letter to Allen Vizzutti from Vincent S. Morette, February 19, 1983. Repro of typescript; source copy was emended. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence. –1) To Robert Freeman; from Ed Merck, May 5, 1988. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p; –2) To Robert Freeman; from R. Wright, April 20, 1988. Three copies (Copy 1: Typescript. 2pp; Copies 2 & 3: typescript; annotations in ink. 1p); –3) To [Eastman] Jazz Ensemble members; from R. Wright, May 4, 1988. Two copies (Copy 1: Repro of typescript; signed in ink by Terence Goss, May 4, 1988. 1p; Copy 2: Repro of typescript. 1p). Accompanied by a repro of the American Federation of Musicians Guidelines for Phonograph Records Limited Pressings. 1p. Also accompanied by a document with the heading, “Proposed Budget for 1988 Jazz Ens. Recording as a Mark Records project”. MS repro. 1p; –4) To Robert Freeman; from Ed Merck, May 5, 1988. Repro of a word-processed document. 1p; –5) To Ed Merck; from R. Wright, May 9, 1988. 1p; –6) To Robert Freeman; from Ed Merck, May 5, 1988. Repro of a word-processed document that was annotated in ink. 1p. Accompanied by repros of intramural correspondence previously sent to R. Freeman from R. Wright, April 20, 1988 and Jazz Ensemble members from R. Wright, May 4, 1988, as well as the documents titled “AFM Guidelines for Phonograph Records Limited Pressings” and the “Proposed Budget for 1988 Jazz Ens. Recording as a Mark Records project”. 5pp;
  • Two copies of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada’s Phonograph Recording Contract. 2pp;  
  • Intramural correspondence to Ed Merck; from Peg Greene, June 6, 1988. Repro of a word-processed document; annotations in pencil. 1p;
  • Draft copy of the track listing for the Eastman Jazz Ensemble album: Spiral Galaxy. Word-processed document; annotations in ink and pencil. 1p;
  • A letter to R. Wright from V. S. Morette, September 7, 1988. Repro of typescript that was signed in ink by V. S. Morette. 2pp;
  • A letter to Allen Vizzutti from V. S. Morette, September 7, 1988. Repro of typescript that was signed in ink by V. S. Morette. 1p;
  • A letter to Vincent S. Morette from R. Wright, September 17, 1988. Repro of typescript that was signed in ink by R. Wright. 2pp;
  • Repro of a contract between the Eastman School of Music and Mark Records that was signed by the Eastman School of Music’s Assistant Director for Administration [name unknown, signature illegible] and Vincent S. Morette. 6pp;
  • An envelope addressed to R. Wright from Mark Records, postmarked November 9, 1988; annotations in ink.

Box 34

folder 8 Notes from Eastman. Vol. 4, No. 3. Rochester, NY: Eastman School of
Music, 1970. 45pp. An announcement regarding R. Wright and Paul Lehman’s appointment to the faculty is found on pages 20 – 21.

Box 20

item 1

On The Track: A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring. Draft of and correspondence pertaining to the book written by Fred Karlin and Rayburn Wright. Originally published by Collier Macmillan, Basingstoke, England, 1989 and Shirmer Books, New York, 1990. Three-ring binder (1 of 4) that contains part of a draft and letters interspersed throughout. –Draft: Combination of pencil MS, ink MS, MS repro, and repros of word-

processed documents that were annotated in ink. 86pp. –Letters include:

  • To R. Wright; from Doug Newton, May 29, 1987. Ink MS on Ron Levitt Enterprises letterhead; annotations in pencil and ink. 1p;
  • To Fred Karlin, CC: R. Wright; from Robert J. Axelrod, Associate Editor of Schirmer Books, July 8, 1988. Repro of typescript on Schirmer Books letterhead that was signed in ink by Robert J. Axelrod. 2pp;
  • To Fred Karlin and R. Wright; from Robert J. Axelrod, July 27, 1988. Typescript on Schirmer Books letterhead, signed in ink by Robert J. Axelrod. 1p;
  • To Robert J. Axelrod; from R. Wright, July 26, 1988. Typescript. 2pp;
  • To R. Wright, CC: F. Karlin; from Robert J. Axelrod, July 29, 1988. Typescript on Schirmer Books letterhead; signed in ink by Robert J. Axelrod. 2pp;
  • To R. Wright and F. Karlin; from Robert J. Axelrod, August 25, 1988. Typescript on Schirmer Books letterhead; signed in ink by Robert J. Axelrod. 1p;
  • To R. Wright and F. Karlin; from Maribeth Anderson Payne, August 31, 1988. Typescript on Schirmer Books letterhead; signed in ink by Maribeth Anderson Payne. 1p;
  • To Michael Sander, Managing Editor of Schirmer Books, CC: R. Wright; from Fred Karlin, October 16, 1988. Repro of a word-processed document that was annotated and signed in ink by F. Karlin. 4pp; two copies of page 1;
  • To F. Karlin and R. Wright; from Michael Sander, October 24, 1988. Typescript on Schirmer Books letterhead; signed in ink by Michael Sander. 2pp.
item 2 On The Track: A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring (Binder 2 of 4). Draft. Combination of ink MS, pencil MS and typescript with emendations in ink and pencil. 143pp.
item 3 On The Track: A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring (Binder 3 of 4). Draft and notes. Combination of ink MS, pencil MS and word-processed documents annotated in ink and pencil. 87pp. A press clipping from the Denver Post was inserted in between pages 50 and 51. A transcribed message to R. Wright from Alexander Courage is taped on the inside of the front cover. Ink MS. 1p.
item 4 On The Track: A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring (Binder 4 of 4). Supplemental material that includes the appendixes, glossary, uncategorized material and bibliography. Word-processed documents; emendations in pencil and ink. 125pp.

Box 34

folder 9 Paul Whiteman – “Rhapsody in Blue: An Experiment in Modern Music”. Repro of a program for a performance by Paul Whiteman and His Palais Royal Orchestra that took place on February 12, 1924 at the Aeolian Hall in New York City. Cover and spine annotated in ink. 14pp.

Box 17

folder 13 Radio City Music Hall: Music Lists and Programs from January 30, 1958. Scrapbook that contains printed programs and music cue sheets for Radio City Music Hall productions that took place between January 30, 1958 and January 16, 1969. –74 concert programs. –Music Cue Sheets: Typescript and carbon copy typescript; annotations in ink and pencil.120pp.

Box 18

folder 1

Reaching For The Moon: Documents (1 of 4). Materials pertaining to the production of “Reaching For The Moon”, a musical performed by the Eastman Opera Theatre in the Fall of 1987. Folder contains:

  • The concert program for the series of performances that took place in Kilbourn Hall of the Eastman School of Music, October 30 – November 3, 1987;
  • A stage and orchestra pit diagram. MS repro. 1p;
  • A list of instrumentalists. Repro of typescript; emendations in ink. 1p;
  • Piano / vocal score for Pay Some Attention To Me by George and Ira Gershwin. Repro of copyist’s MS; emendations in pencil. 5pp. of music;
  • Piano / vocal score for Put Me To The Test by George and Ira Gershwin. Repro of copyist’s MS. 8pp. of music;
  • Repro of an Order for Photoduplication to the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service filled out by John Mueller. 1p;
  • A stage diagram. MS repro; annotations in pencil. 2pp. bound together with clear tape;
  • 8 press clippings;
  • 5 repros of press clippings;
  • A note to R. Wright from Ralph Locke, November 4, 1987. Ink MS on a “Get the Message?” memo. 1p;
  • A card to R. Wright from John Mueller, November 10, 1987. Ink MS. 1p;
  • A letter to R. Wright from Ted DeDee, November 10, 1987. Typescript; signed in ink by Ted DeDee. 1p;
  • A letter to R. Wright from Martin Fass, November 10, 1987. Repro of typescript signed by Martin Fass. 1p. Accompanied by a letter to Martin Fass from R. Wright, November 17, 1987. Repro of typescript signed by R. Wright. 1p.
folder 2

Reaching For The Moon: Documents (2 of 4). Folder contains:

  • Performance Notes, 11/27/87. Word-processed document; annotations in ink and pencil. 5pp;
  • Orchestration Records, 10/25/87. Word-processed document. 5pp;
  • Orchestration Summaries, 9/7/87. Word-processed document; annotated in pencil. 1p;
  • Arranger Summaries, 11/87. Word-processed document. 2pp;
  • Orchestration Records, 10/25/87. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 9pp;
  • Orchestra schedule for Gershwin musical, 9/23/87. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • Gershwin Musical orchestra, 9/30/87. Typescript; emendations in pencil. 1p;
  • Gershwin Musical – Orchestra Set-up. MS repro. 1p;
  • Orchestra Corrections 2, 10/25/87. Word-processed document; annotations in ink, annotations in pencil on reverse side. 1p;
  • Rules of the Theater. Combination of MS repro and typescript repro. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to R. Wright from Kirsten Benson Hampton, November 3, 1987. Word-processed document; emendations in ink. 2pp;
  • Two lists of expenses. List 1: Ink MS. 1p; List 2: Typescript; emendations in ink. 1p;
  • A copy of an agreement between the Tams – Witmark Music Library, Inc. and the University of Rochester. Repro of a word-processed document that was signed by R. Wright, Russell A. Schmidt, Christopher Smith and Betty Alles Olds (sp?); inscribed in ink to R. Wright from John Mueller. 12pp;
  • Revised Foggy Day orchestra and score page layout, July 17, 1987. Word-processed document. 2pp;
  • A letter to John Mueller from Louis H. Aborn, President of the Tams – Witmark Music Library, Inc., May 4, 1987. Repro of typescript signed in ink by Louis H. Aborn. 1p;
  • Repro of a letter to John Mueller from Louis H. Aborn, April 21, 1987. Inscribed in ink to R. Wright from John Mueller. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to Richard Pearlman and Robert Freeman from R. Wright, November 24, 1986. Repro of typescript. 2pp;
  • Notes pertaining to collaborators. Combination of ink and pencil MS. 4pp;
  • The Jolly Tar and the Milk Maid. Combination of piano / vocal score and repros of pages from an arrangement for solo voice, SATB chorus and piano. Piano / vocal score: Repro of score published by the Gershwin Publishing Corporation, New York, 1937. 4pp. of music. Arrangement for solo voice, SATB chorus and piano: MS repro. 6pp. of music;

A carbon copy of a University of Rochester Requisition for Purchases and Interdepartmental Charges. Source copy was annotated in ink and signed by Kathleen M. Sinel. 1p.

folder 3

Reaching For The Moon: Documents (3 of 4). Folder contains:

  • An orchestra pit diagram. Pencil MS. 1p;
  • Reaching for the Moon: Requisition for payment. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to R. Wright from Kathleen M. Sinel, June 22, 1987. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p;
  • Letter to R. Wright from Robert Freeman, June 18, 1987. Word-processed document; signed in ink by Jon Engberg in Robert Freeman’s absence and behalf. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to Robert Freeman from R. Wright, May 20, 1987. Typescript. 1p;
  • Reaching for the Moon: Cost totals as of 10/18/87. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • Reaching for the Moon: Cost totals as of 11/15/87. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to Russ Schmidt from R. Wright, October 19, 1987. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to Christopher Smith from R. Wright, October 19, 1987. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p;
  • Requisitions for payment to David Yackley and George Carter, October 9, 1987. Repros of word-processed documents that were annotated in ink. 2pp;
  • Draft program notes. Typescript. 14pp;
  • Gershwin Musical Orchestra, September 30, 1987. Repro of typescript that was annotated in ink. 1p;
  • Reaching for the Moon: List of Numbers (Revised 9/21/87). Word-processed document. 2pp; reverse side of page 2 is annotated in pencil;
  • Orchestra schedule for Gershwin musical. Word-processed document. 2pp;
  • Performance commentary sheet. Ink and pencil MS. 2pp;
  • Intramural correspondence to Cathy Sinel from R. Wright, July 21, 1987. Word-processed document; annotations in ink. 1p;
  • Notes pertaining to expenses. Combination of ink and pencil MS. 12pp;
  • A University of Rochester Requisition for Purchases and Interdepartmental Charges. Signed in ink by R. Wright and Kathleen M. Sinel, September 14, 1987. 1p;
  • A letter to R. Wright from Thomas Wolfe. No date. Ink MS. 1p;
  • A copying bill for “Prelude to Act 2” from Brian Gaber. Carbon copy typescript. 1p;

3 Letters of Agreement between the University of Rochester and Brian Gaber, James Schneider and Thomas Wolfe. –Letter to James Schneider: Typescript and ink MS. 1p. –Letters to Brian Gaber and Thomas Wolfe: Repros of typescript and ink MS. 2pp.

folder 4

Reaching For The Moon: Documents (4 of 4) and Scores. Documents include:

  • A stage diagram and orchestra pit diagram. Pencil MS. 1p;
  • Gershwin corrections 1: 10/14/87. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • Intramural correspondence to Steve Crowley, then Stage Manager of the Eastman School of Music, from R. Wright, October 25, 1987. Word-processed document. 1p. Accompanied by a pit diagram. Ink MS. 1p;
  • Score corrections. MS repro. 4pp;
  • Orchestration Summaries, 9/12/87. Word-processed document; annotations in pencil. 1p;
  • Rehearsal Schedule, 9/22/87. Word-processed document; emendations in pencil. 1p. Accompanied by a Post-It Note ® bearing a message to R. Wright from Heather [last name unknown];
  • Gershwin Musical orchestra: 9/23, 1987. Word-processed document. 1p;
  • Copyright information. Repro of word-processed documents. 2pp;
  • Pit diagram and notes. Pencil MS; annotations in ink. 2pp;
  • Repro of an intramural correspondence to David Effron and R. Wright from Steve Crowley, September 17, 1987. 1p;
  • A stage and orchestra pit diagram. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 1p;
  • Notes on “Foggy Day”. Word processed document; annotated in ink and pencil. 5pp; reverse side of first page bears pasted-on music MS, in ink and pencil, with notes on the vocal ranges of specific performers.

Scores include:

  • (#1). Conductor’s score. Repro of copyist’s MS; annotations in pencil and ink. 18pp. of music. Reverse side of page 1 annotated in pencil;
  • Opening – Part II: Act I [8/11/87 revision]. (1A). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 15pp. of music; pasted-in emendations in pencil on page 10;
  • Put Me To The Test (Bb version). (2). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in ink and pencil. 10pp. of music;
  • A Foggy Day – Act 1 (9/1 revision). (#3). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; emendations in pencil. 6pp. of music;
  • For You For Me Forevermore. (4). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; annotations in ink and pencil. 6pp. of music;
  • The World Is Mine (9/1/87 Revision). (5). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; emendations in pencil and ink. 9pp. of music;
  • Nice Work If You Can Get It (Act I / reprise). (6). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 3pp. of music;
  • He Loves And She Loves. (7). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; emendations and performance markings in pencil and ink. 7pp. of music;
  • I Don’t Think I’ll Fall in Love Today. (8). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; emendations in ink. 11pp. of music;
  • These Charming People. (#9). Piano / vocal score. Repro of a published arrangement; emendations and performance markings in pencil and ink. 10pp. of music;
  • I Can’t Be Bothered Now. (10). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations and performance markings in pencil, colored pencil and ink. 11pp. of music; pages numbered 10 and 11 are lacking;
  • Prelude – Act II. (11). Piano score. MS repro. 5pp. of music;
  • Sing Of Spring. (12). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 6pp. of music;
  • Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off. (13). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; annotations and performance markings in pencil. 11pp. of music;
  • Things Are Looking Up. (14). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 6pp. of music;
  • Pay Some Attention To Me. (14A). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 7pp. of music;
  • Love Is Here To Stay (9/5 revision). (15). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; emendations in pencil. 5pp. of music;
  • Stiff Upper Lip. (16). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; emendations in pencil. 7pp. of music;
  • Love Walked In (transposed to E) / (Rev. 9/24). (17). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of an emended piano / vocal score, originally published by the Gershwin Publishing Corporation, New York, 1938; emendations in ink and pencil. 6pp. of music;

No. 18: Put Me To The Test Reprise Act II. (18). Piano / vocal score. “Bb version 7/20/87” –on pg.1. MS repro. 4pp. of music.

folder 5

Reaching For The Moon: Scores that include:

  • They All Laughed. (19). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]. 7pp. of music;
  • But Not For Me (Db) / revised 9/11/87. (#21). Copyright 1930 WB Music Corporation. Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 11pp. of music;
  • Love Walked In (reprise). (22). Piano / vocal score. Combination of MS repro and repro of music from a published arrangement [arranger and publisher unspecified]; emendations in pencil. 2pp. of music;
  • Finale (revised 9/9/87). (23). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil and colored pencil. 11pp. of music;
  • Nice Work Reprise. (20). Piano / vocal score. MS repro; emendations in pencil. 3pp. of music;
  • Repros of piano / vocal scores of various published Gershwin pieces and copyists’ manuscripts; some of which are annotated in pencil and ink. 72pp. of music.
folder 6 Revised orchestra pit seating for Marc Platt “Sounds” show, 9/27/62. Stage diagram. Two copies. –Copy 1: MS repro; emendations in pencil. 1p; –Copy 2:  MS repro. 1p.
folder 7

Documents: U. S. Army 1943 – 1945. Documents that pertain to R. Wright’s military service, as a member of the U. S. Army Band, from January 1943 until his discharge in 1945. Folder contains:

  • 20 photographs, two of which bear descriptive information in ink on the reverse side;
  • 7 letters. –1) Presumably to R. Wright; from [unidentified individual; signature illegible], September 12, 194-. Ink MS. 8pp. French text; –2) To R. Wright; from [unidentified individual; signature illegible], June 18, 1945. Ink MS on American Red Cross letterhead. 8pp. Text in French and English; –3) To R. Wright; from [unidentified individual; no signature], “Wednesday nite” –pg. 1. Ink MS. 4pp; –4) To the United States Selective Service System, Local Board No.1, Gratiot County, Alma, Michigan; from Captain Thomas F. Darcy, Jr., September 28, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by Captain Thomas F. Darcy, Jr. Bears stamp from the Local Board No.1, Gratiot County, Alma, Michigan and annotations in pencil. 1p; –5) To R. Wright; from Captain Thomas F. Darcy, Jr., September 16, 1942. Typescript; signed in ink by Captain Thomas F. Darcy, Jr. 1p; –6) To R. Wright; from [unidentified individual; signature illegible], no date. Ink MS. 4pp. Accompanied by 4 “Receipts for Remitter” dated January 28, 1946, February 2, 1946, and February 21, 1946 (2), that bear no explicit connection to the content of the letter; –7) To Henry [last name unknown] from [unidentified individual; signature illegible], no date. Pencil MS. 1p. “Sgt. Levine” written in pencil on reverse side;
  • Orders sent from the Headquarters of the Kalamazoo Recruiting and Induction District in Kalamazoo, Michigan, January 20, 1943. Repro of typescript that was signed in ink by Sidney A. Moore, Captain, Infantry and Assistant Recruiting and Induction Officer. 3pp;
  • 1 press clipping;
  • A postcard to R. Wright from the Veterans Administration. Dated December 28, 1945; postmarked December 29, 1945. Signed in ink by E. MacKinnon, M & R Clerk;
  • An advertisement for War College Mess Halls, Inc. Reverse side features a photo of R. Wright performing with the United States Army Band Orchestra. “March 1943” –in pencil under the typescript text;

Concert program for a performance by the U.S. Army Band at Capital University, Columbus, Ohio. No date

Sub-series B: Academic papers

Sub-sub-series I: Pedagogical materials

Box 20

item 5 Arranger’s Lab – Institute 1965: [instructional materials]. Three-ring binder that contains documents and notes that pertain to R. Wright’s involvement in the Arranger’s Lab – Institute held at the Eastman School of Music during the summer of 1965. Combination of ink MS, pencil MS, typescript with and without emendations in ink, repro of typescript and MS repro annotated in pencil and ink. 217pp. Binder contains five copies of “The Arranger’s Dilemma” by Joe Glover, a brochure published by the American Society of Music Arrangers. 15pp. Binder also contains a typescript copy of “Text of Oral Statement”, an address given before the Subcommittee on the Impact of Imports and Exports on American Employment at hearings conducted in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 1961 by M. Russel Goudey, President of the American Society of Music Arrangers. 7pp. Documents and notes organized around the following headings: Appointments (Comps), Pieces in prep., General Principles, Dance Band, Combos, Small Orch – Strs., Harp, Large Orch., Concert / Marching Band, Film Writing, Vocal Arr., Reproduction / Copying Copyright, Show, Special Topics, J. End / Jazz /TV, Notes and General Info & Correspondence.

Box 18

folder 8 Current Record List ESM. A list of jazz recordings held by the Sibley Music Library, compiled by the Department of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media, February 1974. Repro of typescript; bound in a three-ring folder. 14pp.

Box 20

item 6 Dobbins – Jazz History and Analysis. Three-ring binder that contains: –Class notes: Ink MS. 35pp. –Transcriptions: MS repros; annotations in ink. 15pp. –Mid-term exam: Repro of typescript; answers written in pencil, corrections in ink. 5pp. –“An Outline of Jazz”: Repro of typescript. 63pp.

Box 18

folder 9 Film Scoring: Timing by Bars. Conversion charts of musical time durations at various tempi into seconds. Combination of pencil MS, ink MS and MS repro. 23pp.

Box 20

item 7 Jazz Theory: Pedagogical Materials. Three-ring binder that contains repros of annotated workbooks published by the Berklee School of Music. 313pp.

Box 18

folder 10 1987 – 88 Film Scoring. Instructional materials, graded student projects and scores and excerpts from On the Track: A Contemporary Guide to Film Scoring. Combination of MS repro annotated in ink and pencil, ink MS, pencil MS, word-processed documents and word-processed documents annotated in ink. 74pp.

Box 20

item 8 Planning. Three-ring binder that contains various documents and notes pertaining to R. Wright’s professional and academic activities. Combination of ink MS, pencil MS and MS repro annotated in ink and pencil. Documents and notes organized around the following headings: DO – Short Term, DO – Long Term, JCM Major, Records – Notes and Music – Notes. 32pp.

Box 18

folder 11

String Writing Examples. Instructional materials used for the Arrangers’ Lab – Institute held at the Eastman School of Music in July, 1961. Full score and parts.

  • Full score: Three copies. –Copy 1: Ozalid MS in ink; emendations in pencil; footnotes in typescript. 15pp. of music. Enclosed in a leaf of score paper; inscribed in ink to J. Whalen, presumably from R. Wright; –Copy 2: Repro of Ozalid master copy. 15pp. of music; –Copy 3: Repro of Ozalid master copy; emendations in pencil. 15pp. of music;
  • Extant parts include: 1st and 2nd flute, oboe, clarinet, harp, bass clarinet, bassoon, horns, bass, piano / celesta and percussion. [Ink MS; emendation in pencil and colored pencil. 26pp. of music]; A violin (2), B violin (2), C violin (2), viola (2) and celli (2). [Repros of Ozalid master copies; emendations in pencil. 30pp. of music];
  • Accompanied by an envelope addressed to R. Wright at the Radio City Music Hall from the MMS Music Writing Service, Inc. in New York City. Inscription to R. Wright in colored pencil. “String Writing Examples – Masters for Score” –in ink above return address.

Box 20

item 9 Synthesis: Notes. Three-ring binder that contains documents and notes pertaining to synthesizers, MIDI devices and recording equipment. Combination of ink MS, pencil MS, MS repro annotated in colored pencil and repros of users’ manuals with annotations in ink and pencil. 453pp. The resume of Howard Massey, a synthesist, composer and producer, was inserted in between pages 78 and 79. Typescript. 3pp. A letter to R. Wright from Howard Massey, dated May 19, 1986, was inserted in between pages 81 and 82. Typescript; signed in ink by Howard Massey. 1p. Two notes are taped to the inside cover. Ink MS. 2pp.

Box 19

folder 1

Classroom materials and student projects. Documents include:

  • of handwritten notes. Combination of ink and pencil MS;
  • A folder labeled “Rob Hudson” in ink. Folder contains word-processed documents and repros of pages from “Inside Facts (No. 1)” by Arnold Brilhart, a brochure published by the ARB Musical Instrument Company. 8pp;
  • A folder labeled “Analyses of Jazz Arr’s.” in ink. Contains musical sketch material that bears the heading “John Van Olen I”. Pencil MS. 2pp. of music;
  • A repro of David Wright’s “An Analysis of Reflets Dans L’Eau and Comparison to Modern Jazz”, a paper presumably written for a course taught by R. Wright. Housed in a three-ring folder. 38pp;
  • A repro of an analysis by Todd Beaney of Sammy Nestico’s “Pressure Cooker”. 2pp. Accompanied by a repro of the full score published by Fenwood Music, Inc., 1981. Annotations in ink. 28pp. of music;
  • A document titled, “University of Miami Jazz Studio Orchestra. Repro of typescript. 2pp;
  • A repro of “Writings on Music by Chick Corea”. “Released to students of Jaime Faunt’s Creative Music Courses by special permission from Chick” –on pg. 1. “Rick Shaw, 10 July 1980” –on pg. 1. 16pp;
  • Facsimiles of student assignments. MS repro. 18pp.

Box 120[cont.]

Sub-sub-series 2: Student materials       

Box 34

folder 10 Figured Bass Exercises. A sequence of lessons in realizing figured harmony. Repros of Ozalid master copies. 25pp. of music. Accompanied by 2 pages of notes. Ink and pencil MS.

Box 19

folder 2 History I – Dr. Wells, Columbia: Spring 1949. Materials that pertain to R. Wright’s enrollment in General Studies History I at Columbia University during the Spring semester, 1949. Combination of typescript annotated in pencil and ink, ink MS and pencil MS. 161pp.
folder 3 The Place of Jazz in our Contemporary World. A paper written by R. Wright in January, 1949 for Marian Bauer’s class, Music and Society. Typescript bound in a three-ring folder; annotations in ink and pencil. 16pp.
folder 4 T. C. Music 244 [Counterpoint]. Counterpoint assignments completed by R. Wright for Columbia University’s course, Music 244 [Counterpoint], during the Spring semester of 1950.  Ink MS bound in a three-ring folder; annotations in colored pencil [presumably made by course instructor]. 33pp. of music.

Sub-series C: Personal papers

folder 5

Elizabeth Johnston Wright. Documents pertaining to R. Wright’s marriage to Elizabeth Johnston Wright that include:

  • 5 press clippings;
  • 18 photographs;
  • An invitation to the wedding of Elizabeth Withers and Rayburn Wright that took place on November 10, 1950 at the First Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina;
  • A letter to R. Wright from Paul and Anne Lovett, August 6, 1953. Ink MS. 2pp;
  • A typescript price list on “McPhail’s” letterhead. 1p. Accompanied by notes pertaining to the planning of the wedding of Elizabeth and Rayburn Wright. Ink MS. 8pp;
  • A handwritten copy of the poem “Death” by Maltbie D. Babcock. Ink MS. “Sent by Martha Wilson” –in pencil at top of page. 1p.
folder 6 Genealogical Information: “The Descendants of Benjamin Franklin Smith”. Compiled by Charles Vincent Wright, brother of R. Wright, July 1950. Typescript; annotations in ink and pencil. 6pp.
folder 7 Material for Possible Framing. Documents that include: –A birthday card from “DBW”. Ink MS with a water color painting pasted on the cover; –A facsimile of an autograph MS of a solo violin sonata by J. S. Bach; –A brochure titled, “The World of Sholom Aleichem”. Written by B. Z. Goldberg with drawings by Ben Shahn. Copyright 1953 by Ben Shahn and Robert L. Leslie. A section of the cover is lacking. 22p; –Score for “The Rival or Desponding Lover”. Page 19; extracted from a larger work or collection of works. 1p. of music.

Back to Finding Aids