Skilton, Charles Sanford, 1868-1941

Originally composed for organ, 1920. Transcribed 1929. First performance Interlochen, Michigan, 14 August 1932, National High School Orchestra, Vladimir Bakaleinikov conductor, Philip Abbas soloist.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of American Indian fantasy : for violoncello and orchestra / by Charles Sanford Skilton. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 54759815

Skilton received his A.B. from Yale in 1889. He joined the faculty of KU as the Dean of the School of Fine Arts and as a Professor of History of Fine Arts in 1903. He also taught Organ and Theory of Music. He died in 1941.

From the guide to the Personal Papers of Charles S. Skilton, 1894-1941, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives)

Composed 1931. First performance Rochester, N.Y., 28 March 1934, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Howard Hanson conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Overture in E major / by Charles Sanford Skilton. 1931. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 54759833

This and Shawnee Indian Hunting Dance (callno.: 2655) were originally composed 1922 as movements of Sonata no. 2 in G minor for violin and piano. This version 1930. First performance Detroit, 11 December 1930, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Ossip Gabrilowich conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Autumn night / by Charles Sanford Skilton. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 54759827

This and Autumn Night (callno.: 2654) originally composed 1922 as movements of Sonata No. 2 in G minor for violin and piano. This version ca. 1929. First performance Detroit, 11 December 1930, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Ossip Gabrilowich conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Shawnee Indian hunting dance / Charles Sanford Skilton. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 54759840