Faculty papers

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The Beth Denisch compositions (1975-2009) consists primarily of manuscript music, in draft and published forms, by American composer and Berklee College of Music composition professor Beth Denisch. Works span Denisch’s undergraduate education, graduate studies, and professional compositions including commissions. The collection documents the evolution of many works, such as Fire Mountain Intermezzo, as Denisch developed and reworked them over time.

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The papers of American vibraphonist and Berklee faculty member Dave Samuels (1948-2019) primarily pertain to Samuels's performance and recording activities between the 1970s and 2010s. Materials include scores and charts, commercial and unpublished recordings, music studies and teaching materials, and biographical material and ephemera.

Scope and Contents The Jan Veen collection includes correspondence, photographs, writings, clippings, and books relating to or belonging to Jan Veen. The majority of the collection contains photograph collections of Veen, both performing in productions and press stills. Most of the photograph collection is contained in their original scrapbook folders, with additional folders containing personal travel photographs and press photos from other performers. Print materials within the...

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Notes, papers, and teaching materials---including scores, articles, recordings, and other ephemera--by or about Duke Ellington compiled by Jeff Friedman (BCM '79), guitarist and professor of Jazz Composition.