Maynard Ferguson, circa 1948-2006

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Maynard Ferguson, circa 1948-2006

1948-2006

https://findingaids.library.unt.edu/?p=collections/findingaid&id=13

The collection consists of 149 boxes, most of which contain sets of parts used by the various bands led by Maynard Ferguson from around 1950 through his death in 2006. Scores are also present, along with published arrangements, Thai and Indian music, miscellaneous and/or unidentified materials, and scores reconstructed by Ferguson expert Edward Etkins.

149 boxes

eng, Latn

University of North Texas. Music Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11632093

University of North Texas. Music Library

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