This series contains the records of the Assembly, the academic governing body of the Royal Conservatory, maintained by the Chairman's office during Prof. Schabas tenure. Files are arranged alphabetically by title and include minutes of the Assembly and its committees, Board of examiners files, and correspondence files on the various branches of the RCM.

This series consists of the subject files for this office during Prof. Schabas' tenure as Principal. Files are arranged alphabetically by title and contain correspondence, financial statements, minutes of meetings, notes,etc. File titles include among others the Ministry of Employment and Immigration, Metro Toronto, the Canadian National Exhibition, Canadian Music Council, Guelph Spring Festival, Frederick Harris Music Co, and the New Music School.B2024-0011/001(20) consists of a file of correspondence about retirement and terms of appointment.

This series contains mainly personal records of Prof. Schabas relating to his long association with the RCM. Arranged alphabetically by file title, these files contain correspondence and other communications, notes, copies of reports, etc relating to Prof. Schabas' activities as teacher, administrator and later, consultant for Special Projects (1990-1991). Included are files on the relationship between the RCM and the Faculty of Music and separation of the RCM from the University of Toronto, curriculum development, Building Committee, examinations, and personal correspondence with colleagues both at the RCM and U.of T. Related correspondence and papers may be found in Series 3, Professional Correspondence.Files from B2024-0011 cover the Orchestral Training Program, further RCM correspondence and newspaper clippings, and a file about Robert Dodson.

Personal correspondence with mainly colleagues and friends both in Canada and around the world is contained in this series.

This series consists of correspondence, reports, and notes relating to his professional activities as a consultant, author, teacher and administrator with the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto and with other professional associations relating to music. Included, among others, are files relating to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chalmers Performing Arts Training Grants Programme, National Orchestra Association, Ontario Federation of Symphony Orchestras, among others. Five files relating to the Musical Performance and Communications Programme are also included (B1996-0013/020, files 05 to 09).

Professor Schabas was involved as a presenter, teacher and organizer of numerous conferences and workshops relating to the music profession both in Canada and internationally. Among the files in this series are the Festival de Musica de Gramado in Brazil (1983), Inter-american Music Council (Consejo interamericano de musica - CIDEM) in Toronto (1967), Columbia (1968), Argentina (1970), National Arts Centre Conductor Workshops (1985), Sonneck Society, and Tehran Conference on "Music education in the countries of the Orient" (1967). Includes correspondence, copies of papers by Prof. Schabas and others, programmes, financial statements, etc.File B2024-0011/002(01) consists of a file titled 'Civic Symphony Workshop timeline' (1960).

During his career, Prof. Schabas has been commissioned as a consultant and advisor by a number of organizations both in Canada and abroad. The files in this series contain correspondence, manuscripts of reports and final copies of reports, research materials, etc relating to these activities. Included are, among others, the Manhattan School of Music (1989-1991), Music at the University of New Brunswick study (1988-1990), Trinidad and Tobago National Music School (1975-1976), University Settlement Recreation Centre, Toronto (1983-1986).

This series consists of files relating to his book Theodore Thomas: America's conductor and builder of orchestras, 1835-1905 University of Illinois Press, 1989 and general files containing manuscripts of various talks such as "The symphony orchestra: past, present and future" delivered at the Edward Johnson building, University of Toronto, October 1970.Files from accession B2024-0011 consist of records related to Schabas’ books, *Sir Ernest MacMillan: The Importance of Being Canadian* and *Theodore Thomas: America's Conductor and Builder of Orchestras, 1835-1905*, along with a significant number of newspaper clippings related to these works.

This series consists of lecture notes, course outlines, notes from readings, student papers and assignments, and correspondence relating to courses in Music taught at the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto. Course represented in this series relate mainly to orchestras (MUS 4201S) and performance practices (MUS 4600V and 4605S).

This series is comprised of sound recordings from various sources, some of which relate to specific series. Included are talks at conferences, radio interviews Schabas gave about the Royal Conservatory and the Music Performance and Communication Programme (MPC), some original acoustical recordings of Schabas and radio programmes about Schabas and his work. See item list.

This series consists of the entire second accession (B2008-0031), which consists of an alphabetical file series that documents most facets of Prof. Ezra Schabas’ career. While there are a few early records, most files document his activities after his retirement from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, including: involvement in associations and music groups, publishing and research endeavours including his book "Sir Ernest MacMillan: The Importance of Being Canadian"; evaluation reports of music programs throughout Canada; performances and public appearances; travels; workshops and talks. The files contain a variety of documents including correspondence, minutes, agenda, papers, talks, reviews, evaluation reports, scripts, grant applications and memorabilia.

This series highlights the personal life and achievements of Ezra Schabas. It includes honors such as Schabas’ Government of Canada Volunteer Recognition award, materials that were gifted to him, and cards given to him. This series also contains writings that memorialize the life of Schabas.

This series documents Ezra Schabas’ recommendations and nomination materials for individuals to be a part of the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada. It includes personalletters of recommendation for numerous individuals where he highlights their careers and why they should be honored with these accolades.

This series consists of documents related to Ezra Schabas’ wife, Ann. The records focus on her academic and professional contributions. It includes her MA thesis and her PhD thesis, which showcases her valuable research in her field. The series demonstrates Ann’s education, employment, and tenure at the University of Toronto and her involvement working in the Faculty of Library and Information Science (FLIS).

This series consists of photographs that record Ezra Schabas’ life. It includes pictures of Ezra Schabas with his peers, his family, at events and his portraits. This series also includes prints, two photo albums, and autographed pictures from notable figures in the music industry who were friends and colleagues with Ezra.