Finding Aid
- James Madison University School of Music Performance Collection (https://www.lib.jmu.edu/music/recitals/)
Scope and Content
This is a growing collection of audio and video recordings documenting most performances affiliated with JMU’s School of Music from 1943 to the present. The original recording formats include u-matic video tapes, VHS videotapes, reel-to-reel tapes, cassette tapes, digital audio tapes (DATs), 16 inch. acetate discs, 78 discs, 33 1/3 discs, and compact discs. As of 2018 all recordings are born digital and are preserved digital.
The primary focus has been on major ensembles, faculty recitals and chamber groups, Doctoral recitals, and special series. Of particular note is the Contemporary Music Festival series of recordings featuring artists such as Donald Erb, Roger Reynolds, Steve Reich, John Adams, Joan Tower, and Jennifer Higdon (among the many)
Dates
- 1943 – Present
- u-matic video tapes, VHS videotapes, reel-to-reel tapes, cassette tapes, digital audio tapes (DATs), 16 inch. acetate discs, 78 discs, 33 1/3 discs, compact discs, and digital
Access Restrictions
Collection open to research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Music Library staff before visiting the James Madison University Music Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
Copyright status for music scores shared by James Madison University and creators. James Madison University holds the copyright to all other parts of the collection. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited…
Users may request duplication (subject to review of music librarian) at https://www.lib.jmu.edu/music/archival-duplication/
Administrative History
In 1995, all available recordings were brought together under the aegis of the James Madison Music Library. These were located by scouring administrative office and faculty donating their own recordings. Since that time audio recordings (and in 2019 videos) were methodologically deposited with the music library.
Extent
25 linear feet (# archival boxes and born digital)
Language of Materials
English, Music Notation
Additional Description
Abstract
This is a growing collection of audio and video recordings documenting most performances affiliated with JMU’s School of Music from 1943 to the present, including major ensembles, faculty recitals and chamber groups, Doctoral recitals, and special series.
Arrangement
All recordings are cataloged (even those not available for streaming) and can be found using the finding aid. Recordings are assigned a call number according to their performance date, and tangible formats are stored in a climate-controlled facility. Most may be streamed by clicking on the “Online Availability Option” in the catalog record.
Acquisition Information
In 1995, all available recordings were brought together under the aegis of the James Madison Music Library. These were located by scouring administrative office and faculty donating their own recordings. Since that time audio recordings (and in 2019 videos) were methodologically deposited with the music library..
Processing Information
The collection contains both analog, digital and tangible media files.
Subjects
- JMU School of Music Performance Recording Collection
- UA. University Archives
Collecting Areas
Finding Aid and Administrative Information
- Title
- James Madison University School of Music Performance Collection (https://www.lib.jmu.edu/music/recitals/)
- Author
- James Madison University
- Date
- Ongoing
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the James Madison University Music Library Special Collections
880 Madison Drive
MSC 7301
Harrisonburg Virginia 22807
(540) 568-6041
library-music@jmu.edu