New York Pro Musica records 1953-1988

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New York Pro Musica records 1953-1988

The organizational records of the New York Pro Musica, an American ensemble of singers and instrumentalists dedicated to the performance of early music, founded by Noah Greenberg in 1952. The collection includes correspondence, meeting minutes, business, financial and fundraising records, photographs, programs, and material documenting various instruments, performing ensembles and musical dramas.

37 linear feet; 71 boxes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6316228

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New York Consort of Viols

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White, John Reeves, 1924-1984

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New York Pro Musica. Motet Choir

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French, Richard F. (Richard Frederic), 1915-2001

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New York Pro Musica. Renaissance Band

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New York Pro Musica. Wind Ensemble

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Houle, George

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Smoldon, William L. (William Lawrence)

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Epithet: Dr musicologist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000787.0x00021f Smoldon was born at Forest Gate and trained as a teacher. His training included a period at Trinity College of Music: he was also a pupil of C H Kitson and took the University of London BMus and PhD. He held senior music posts at Stratford Grammar School (1934-47) and Cheshire Training College, Alsager (1948-62). He was an authority on med...

Weakland, Rembert

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New York Pro Musica

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The New York Pro Musica was an American ensemble of singers and instrumentalists dedicated to the performance of early music. Noah Greenberg founded the New York Pro Musica Antiqua in 1952. The name was shortened in 1953. Through scholarship and performances, Greenberg hoped to revive interest in the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and early Baroque era. Pro Musica developed a large repertory and achieved high standards of virtuosity. Pro Musica is perhaps best kn...

Miller, Carl S.

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Leach, Ruth

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Greenberg, Noah

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Maynard, Paul

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