Ray Fitch memoirs: "Is Our Side Winning, Dad?", n.d.

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Ray Fitch memoirs: "Is Our Side Winning, Dad?", n.d.

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These memoirs, written by Ray Fitch's son, document Fitch's career as a bass player with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra/Minnesota Orchestra from 1925 to 1972. Fitch recorded anecdotes and recollections of his father's career arranged chronologically by conductor. In addition to telling his father's story, Fitch also sought to "humanize" musicians and to show a glimpse of their "fascinating and diversified personalities."

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Fitch, Ray

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Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, 1945, 1950

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Minnesota Orchestra.

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Although a complete list of Marketing staff has not been compliled, staff whose files can be found in this collection include: James Clark, Director of Promotions, 1971-76; Russ Bursch, ? , 1976-; Susan Kodner, Audience Development Administrator, 1980s?; Kathryn G. Hill, Publicity Assistant; Rosemary Price, Publicity Assistant. From the description of Minnesota Orchestra Marketing Department records, 1955-1998. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62693259 ...

Fitch, Raymond W.

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Ray Fitch studied the bass with musicians from the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra during his youth in St. Paul. He began his career with the M.S.O. in 1925 as a bass player at the young age of 17. He also played first saxophone in the Symphony. In 1938-39 he became principal bass player, a post he retained until 1970. He retired from the Orchestra in 1972. From the description of Ray Fitch memoirs: "Is Our Side Winning, Dad?", n.d. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat rec...