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Scope and Contents MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo 1: Vocal Ensemble in Radio or Recording Studio, no date. Vocal Ensemble in Radio or Recording Studio. 7 singers & director surrounding a ribbon microphone (made commercially available in 1932). Photo 2: Vic Becker Band Photo, no date. Two saxophonists of the Vic Becker band. Two additional men and two women (vocal quartet?) The music stands suggest a “big band” ensemble, prevalent in the 1930s and 1940s. [Attire of saxophonists: Eton jackets with bow...

Scope and Contents MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo: Band Portrait, no date. Taken on the Concert Stage [Diagonal row 1 (diagonal rows described left to right, front to back)]: 1. [clarinet] 2. [instrument not visible] [Diagonal row 2]: 1. [clarinet] 2. [clarinet] 3. [instrument not visible] 4. [instrument not visible] 5. [instrument not visible] 6. [French horn] [Diagonal row 3]: 1. [clarinet] 2. [flute] 3. [instrument not fully visible] [Diagonal row 4]: 1. [instrument not fully visible] 2. [instrument not...

Scope and Contents MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo 1: Band Playing, no date. Taken on the Concert Stage Most likely on concert stage since musicians are wearing uniforms. [Attire: Band uniforms (no hats). Jackets are a dark color. Military braids on left shoulders. Director in light jacket with baton.] Photo 2: St. John's Small Instrumental Ensemble Portrait, no date. St. John’s Small Instrumental Ensemble Portrait. 1. [trombone] 2. [trumpet] 3. [percussion—trap set] 4. [double bass] 5. [clarinet] 6....

Scope and Contents MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo: St. John's Band Portrait, 1952? If 57.1 applies to this photo, flautist without glasses is Josph B. Hunn. Tuba player on right is Greg Hughes (brother of Mark Hughes [‘53], SJU Chemistry professor). [Diagonal row 1 (diagonal rows described left to right, front to back)]: 1. [clarinet] 2. [saxophone] 3. [saxophone] [Diagonal row 2]: 1. [clarinet] 2. [clarinet] 3. [saxophone] [Diagonal row 3]: 1. [clarinet] 2. [clarinet] 3. [piccolo] [Diagonal row 4]: 1....

Scope and Contents MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Handwritten note from Joseph B. Hunn, February 6, 2005 Possibly relates to 56.1 “A note from … Joseph B. Hunn. [Handwritten:] 2-6-05 To Whom It may Concern Enclosed please find photo of SJU Band (’51-’52 or ’52-’53). I’m the flute player w/o the glasses. Directly behind me with the tuba is Greg Hughes. Greg’s older brother Mark eventually became faculty member at SJU. Greg dropped out after his 2nd year at SJU. Also enclosed photos from Spring 1955. The picture of...

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MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo: Mannered Portrait of Students Ostensibly in Casual Conversation, no date. [Attire and furniture suggest late 1950s-early 1960s. (As in Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party, no student seems to make eye contact with any other.) [Attire: suits and casual.]

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MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo: James Kelly, O.S.B. at a Grand Piano, no date. No musical score on the stand.

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MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo: Autographed Portrait of Mildred Dilling, March 14, 1955 Taken in Dilling's New York Studio [Dilling, 1894-1982, played for 5 American presidents, taught Harpo Marx, and had the largest private collection of harps in the world.] [“To Father James [Kelly] – hoping his studio one day look like mine. Happy memories of our concert together. Sincerely Mildred Dilling, Mar. 14, 1955”]

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MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo: St. John's Men's Chorus in St. Peter's Square, Rome, 1965 Ca. 35 singers. [verso, handwritten note: “International Award Winning St. John’s University Men’s Chorus in Rome 1965 during its third European Concert tour.] [Attire: Choir Blazers (dark with an insignia on the left) & neck ties.]

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MUSIC, 1881-1998 Volume 1 Photo: St. John's Men's Chorus at Airport, 1968 Ca 39 singers. Director: Gerhard Track. Right, rear: Robert Koopmann. A sign is being held that reads: “PanAm Welcomes St. John’s U. Men’s Chorus. Minn. State Auto Assn., St. Cloud” [verso: handwritten: “1-19-68 Flt 401 Saint Johns Chorus Minn. DSO” stamp: “Martin Aronow Photographer … Coral Gables, Fla. …” [Attire: Choir Blazers (dark with an insignia on the left) & neck ties; Gerhard Track: suit.]