File consists of manuscript scores and sketches for John Beckwith's "Four Conceits for piano," including the complete manuscript, earlier versions of the composition, and the master score transparencies from the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972). The collection was also titled "Four piano pieces" and an early version of the set included six—not four—conceits. Selections included in the files are:* Bagatelle (December 1945, revised March 1947)* Microcosm (November 1945) [not included in final set]* Contrast (June 1947)* Excursion no. 1 (March 1948)* Excursion no. 2 (March 1948)* Frolic (for Ronaldo) or Frolic I (November 1945, revised 1946) [not included in final set]* Frolic II (January 1946) [not included in final set]* Flower piece (June 1947) [not included in final set].

File consists of the manuscript score for a setting of a poem by F.S. Flint.

File consists of manuscript scores for a selection of songs from *Twelfth Night*, including "When that I was a little tiny boy"; "Come away death"; and "Hey, ho, the wind and the rain." The final set consisted of the last two songs. Texts by William Shakespeare.

File consists of the manuscript score for a setting of a poem by Ernest Dowson.

File consists of the manuscript score for a setting of a poem by Richard Hughes from *The Oxford Book of Modern Verse*.

File consists of manuscript score for a piano piece that John Beckwith submitted (unsuccessfully) to a contest organized by the Canadian Armed Forces Bands (ca. 1946).

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score, the ink transparency masters, and manuscript scores with the following five songs:* The Staircase of jades (poem by Li Po.* The Limpid river (poem by Wang Wei)* The Inlaid harp (poem by Li Shang-Yin)* On a rainy night (poem by Li Shang-Tin)* Parting at a wine-shop (poem by Li Po).

File consists of the manuscript score transparencies for the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972) and a bound, annotated copy of the 1948 manuscript. The piece was commissioned by the Community Centre, Forest Hill Village, Toronto and dedicated to Pamela [Terry]. The movements are: Prelude, First Pantomime, Waltz, Second Pantomime, Polka, Dance for Two, and Round Dance.File also includes a copy of the orchestrated version of "Music for Dancing," created by John Beckwith in Spring 1949 and the manuscript for a revised version for smaller orchestra, created by Beckwith in 1959.

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score, the manuscript score transparencies, and manuscripts individual songs. The set, with text by Edith Sitwell, included the following songs:* Come, my Arabia* My desert has a noble sun for a heart* The Queen Bee sighed* The youth with the red-gold hair.File also includes transparencies for a fifth song "You, the Young Rainbow," which was omitted from the final version, and a manuscript score for "Two Kitchen Songs" with texts by Edith Sitwell (dated December 1949).

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972), including the full score and parts. File also includes an annotated copy of the uncorrected 1949 manuscript score and parts. Text by James Reaney.

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972), copies of the 1949 and 1950 manuscript score, and manuscript sketch material. Text by Colleen Thibaudeau.

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972). Text by Colleen Thibaudeau.

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972), an annotated copy of the 1950 manuscript score, and a copy of the out-of-print publication by Waterloo Music Company Limited (1975), and the manuscript score for a revised version (1976) transposed for medium-low voice. Text by ee cummings. The work was commissioned by Lois Marshall (1950).

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972) and two manuscript scores.

File consists of the manuscript score and ink transparency masters.

File consists of the ink transparency masters for a piece for solo piano.

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the score and parts, created in 1972 for publication by the Canadian Music Centre.

File consists of the ink transparency masters.

File consists of the manuscript score and ink transparency masters.

File consists of the manuscript score, ink transparencies for the 1972 Canadian Music Centre publication, and an annotated score with parts. File also includes a manuscript part for clarinet to substitute for the English horn.

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the score and parts, as well as a set of manuscript parts.

File consists of the manuscript full score and sketches, as well as a copy of the vocal score, an annotated copy of part of the full score, and a copy of the first 25 pages of the vocal score. Libretto by James Reaney.

File consists of the ink transparency masters for the score and parts.

File consists of manuscript scores for the original version (violin, clarinet, and string orchestra) and an arrangement for piano, four hands. The work was commissioned by the Faculty of Music Alumni Association.

File consists of annotated copies of the manuscript full score and a version for two pianos, four hands. The piece was dedicated to Alberto Guerrero. Mario Bernardi performed the premiere performance in Montreal (February 6, 1962) with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roland Leduc.

File consists of the ink transparency masters and a pencil manuscript for a set of six pieces for solo piano:* Drone waltz - with interruptions* Some like it smooth, some like it skippy* Twice as fast, half as slow (augmentation canon) [transparencies missing]* What goes up must come down (inversion canon)* Minor or major?* Two and three are five* Canon I and Canon II [not included in final set]* Lines and chords [not included in final set]* Waltz [not included in final set]* Canon variations [not included in final set]* Free blues [not included in final set].

File consists of manuscript and ink transparency masters for each performer (piano/celeste/bells, clarinet, violin, and percussion). Poems by James Reaney.

File consists of the ink transparency masters and an annotated copy of the manuscript as well as sketches, cue sheets, parts, and a script for a performances of this song set, dedicated to Pamela [Terry]. Cue sheets for the performance include parts for guitar, recorder, trumpet, and violoncello. Texts from Ben Jonson's play *Volpone*:1. Song of Nano the Dwarf2. Mountebank song 13. Mountebank song 24. Come, my Celia.

File contains the score and parts for Beckwith's incidental music for the James Reaney play "The Killdeer," written for piano/celesta, clarinet, trumpet, violin, double bass, and percussion (2 players). The file also includes the music for "The River of Time" for unaccompanied medium voice and a handwritten chorale setting for the hymn “Blessed Name” by Ralph E. Hudson, which John Beckwith quoted in the incidental music for James Reaney's play "The Killdeer." The play aired on CBC-TV on March 7, 1961.

File contains the manuscript score and copied parts for "Twelve Letters to a Small Town," with words by James Reaney, commissioned by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) radio, and first broadcast on July 26, 1961 on CBC Wednesday Night. It was repeated on June 19, 1963. The manuscript score was recopied with minor revisions in January 2002.

File contains manuscript scores for full orchestra and for piano, four hands, as well as two pages of sketch material.

File consists of the manuscript score, a copy of the score, and manuscript sketches for three studies dedicated to "Jonathan."

File consists of a manuscript draft score and a photocopy of the final manuscript for a set of three traditional songs, arranged by John Beckwith for solo piano:* Cockles and mussels* Winter tune* I know my love* O can ye sew cushions? [not included in the final manuscript]* Vive la Canadienne [not included in the final manuscript].

File consists of the manuscript score for a set of three studies dedicated to Robin Jane:1. 4ths and 5ths2. 2nds and 9ths3. 3rds.

File consists of the manuscript score and ink transparency masters for the Canadian Music Centre publication (1972). File contains sketches for the rondeau, first couplet, and second couplet of John Beckwith’s “A Chaucer Suite” for contralto, tenor, and baritone. The suite consists of four movements:1. Now welcome, somer2. Merciles beauté3. Compleynt to his purs4. Gentilesse.

File consists of the manuscript scores and sketches for John Beckwith's Concertino, including the full score and piano reduction. The work was commissioned by the Vancouver branch, Royal Conservatory Alumni Association, for the Vancouver Junior Symphony.

File contains the manuscript, sketches, and copies of the full and vocal scores for Beckwith's chamber cantata "Jonah," for alto, tenor and two baritone soloists, SATB chorus, and instrumental ensemble (clarinet, horn, strings and timpani). The cantata, commissioned by the Festival Singers of Toronto, with additional texts by Jay Macpherson, consists of six movements:1. Chorale-variations2. The Tempest [no vocal score]3. The Whale4. Nineveh5. The Gourd6. Chorale.

File contains the master ink transparencies, an annotated copy of the transparencies, and sketches for Beckwith's composition, written for three speakers, soprano, tenor, flute, viola, piano, and percussion. Text by James Reaney.

File contains the master ink transparencies for a set of English rhymes for voice(s), with optional piano accompaniment, dedicated to "Simon":1. Gregory Griggs2. The Man of Thessaly3. The North wind doth blow4. Doctor Foster5. How many miles to Babylon?6. Old chairs to mend7. There was once a fish8. Robinson Crusoe9. The Blue fly and the bee10. Splash!

File contains the tone rows used in Beckwith's orchestration, sketches, the manuscript score, and an annotated copy of the score. *Trumpets of Summer*, with text by Margaret Atwood, was commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for the Shakespeare quadricentennial (1964) and was written for male speaker, SATB soloists, SATB chorus, and instrumental ensemble (flute, bassoon, trumpet, percussion, harp, and violoncello).

File contains sketches and notes for an electronic music compositions with percussion that John Beckwith composed at the University of Toronto Electronic Music Studio (UTEMS), completed June 28, 1965.

File contains the master score transparencies, manuscript parts, and annotated copies of the score with inserted scripts for "The Line Across," the first part of the radio collage *Canada Dash, Canada Dot*. The collage, with text by James Reaney, is written for soprano, alto, baritone, and bass soloists; four speakers; and instrumental ensemble (flute/piccolo, trombone, percussion, piano/celeste, violin, and double bass/mandolin). Commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

File contains the master score transparencies, manuscript parts, and a manuscript score for "Traveler," an excerpt for voice, piano, and drums from "The Line Up and Down." "The Line Up and Down" is the second part of the radio collage *Canada Dash, Canada Dot* for two speakers and instrumental ensemble (clarinet, trumpet, percussion, piano, violin, and double bass) with text by James Reaney. Commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

File contains the master score ink transparencies for a work commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation with text by James Reaney. "Canada Dot" was the third part of the collage trilogy *Canada Dash, Canada Dot* for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists; 4 speakers; and instrumental ensemble (flute/piccolo, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano/celeste, violin, viola, and double bass).

File consists of the master score transparencies for a work for SATB chorus with keyboard for rehearsal only. The work uses texts by David Willson and is dedicated to James Reaney. It was commissioned by Waterloo Lutheran University for the University Chorus, conducted by Walter Kemp. The music is based on two early-19th-century hymn tunes transcribed by Keith MacMillan: Wells and Armley.

File contains sketches, the master manuscript score created in 1972 for the Canadian Music Centre, manuscript vocal score, and parts for speaker, tenor, male blues singer, SATB, and orchestra. Text by Dennis Lee. The work was commissioned by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and the Canadian Music Centre under a grant from the Centennial Commission (1967).

File consists of the manuscript full score, sketches, and ink transparency masters for two versions of the vocal score: the original version with two acts and the revised 1982 version with a prologue. The libretto is by James Reaney. File also includes the complete set of masters for the full score, including a pencil manuscript of the prologue addition, and orchestral parts.

File contains sketches, the manuscript score, and two annotated copies of the final score for harpsichord, 7 violins, 3 violas, 2 violoncellos and 1 double bass. The work was commissioned by the Vancouver Festival Society in the Centennial Year of Canadian Confederation (1967).

File consists of the manuscript score transparencies for a set of three songs for SATB chorus, commissioned by John Sidgwick and the Canford Summer School of Music in England. The three songs are: Prayer (text by A.S.T. Fisher from *An Anthology of Prayers* (Longmans, Green and Co., Ltd.); Round (text by Robert Burns); Hymn (text by John Wesley).

File contains a copy of the score for speaker, SSATBB soloists, SATB chorus with percussion, and organ. The score includes a diagram of suggested spatial arrangements. It was commissioned by the choirs of St. George's United Church, Toronto, conducted by Lloyd Bradshaw, for the occasion of the installation of their new organ (December 1968). Text adapted from Plains Cree texts, "Jubilate agno" by Christopher Smart, and "The blind musicians" (Chou dynasty).

File consists of the manuscript score transparencies as well as transposed versions for bass-baritone for songs no. 1 and no. 3. File also includes sketches and a copy of the manuscript arrangement of "Drimindown" for baritone and guitar, transcribed from the piano part by Peter Higham. The set of songs was commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and included the following folksongs from Canadian folk music collections:1. Drimindown2. Nass River dance song3. L'Amant malheureux4. St. John's girl.

File consists of the manuscript score, ink transparency masters, and parts for 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, and bass trombone or tuba, as well as additional combined part for trumpets, and for trombones.

File consists of the manuscript score and ink transparency masters for an arrangement of two folksongs for string orchestra. Beckwith made the arrangements for the Interprovincial Music Camp (IMC) in August 1969.1. Drimindown2. L'Amant malheureux.

File consists of sketches, a manuscript score, master ink transparencies, and parts for four short pieces for concert band, written in 1969 and revised in 1975. File also includes a bound copy of the score from the Canadian Music Centre with a list of errata.

File consists of the manuscript score, a copy of the manuscript score, and the original manuscript draft of the libretto, a "found poem". Texts from traffic signs.

File consists of the master score transparencies for a set of five Canadian folk songs, commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and arranged by John Beckwith:1. J'ai perdu mon amant = I have lost my love2. There was a woman in our town3. Hanusja4. Susvarcyk, antela = Rock lightly, little duck5. L'Habitant de Saint-Roch = The settler from Saint Roch.

File consists of sketches and the master ink transparencies for a score with text by Dennis Lee.

File consists of a manuscript score arrangement of "Happy Birthday," written for Ernest MacMillan. File also includes a version of arranged by "C.D." and students of a Debussy grad course (March 9, 1988).

File consists of the manuscript score masters and sketch material for a set of piano pieces dedicated to Jonathan. The set includes:* Wind-harp* Machine* Tough beans, Charlie* White / black (previously titled White key, black key).

File consists of an revised and corrected copy of the manuscript score and sketches for a piece two trumpets, horn, trombone/euphonium, and tuba. Commissioned by the Canadian Brass and dedicated to Helen and John Weinzweig. The work was premiered by the Canadian Brass at the Stratford Festival (August 25, 1972).

File consists of the manuscript score, sketches, and cue sheets for John Beckwith's incidental music for Margaret Atwood's *The Journals of Susanna Moodie*, written in 1972 and revised in 1990. The music is a collage incorporating 19th-century Canadian published music. It was commissioned by CBC Radio in 1972 and first broadcast that year with Mia Anderson as the reader and instrumentalists William Wright, John Beckwith, and John Wyre.

File consists of sketches, a copy of John Beckwith's manuscript score, a copy of the full score of the copyist, manuscript score of the piano reduction, and the manuscript score and parts for the revised chamber version (1987). The original work was commissioned by the Junior Women's Committee of the Toronto Symphony; the 1987 version was aided by a grant from the Canada Council for Musical Mondays, Toronto. Text by James Reaney.

File contains sketches and the manuscript score for two violins, viola, violoncello and double bass. This piece was commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Women's Committee for "Symphony Seminars."

File consists of the manuscript score for mandolin, double bass, piano, and suspended cymbal.

File consists of sketches and a copy of the manuscript score for solo piano.

File consists of the ink transparency masters and sketch material for this work, commissioned by Ewen McCuaig. Tape part realized with the assistance of Dennis Patrick. The five preludes are:1. Child of sin and sorrow (Davidson *Sacred Harmony*, Toronto, 1845)2. Canada (Burnham, *The Colonial Harmonist*, Port Hope, 1832)3. Port Hope (Davidson)4. Resurrection (Burnham)5. King's Street (Davidson).

File contains the ink transparency masters and sketches for *Papineau*, written for soprano chorus. The piece was commissioned for the Leslie Bell Competition (1977) with the collaboration of the Canada Council. The two folksongs are: "La vill' de Toronto" and "Un Canadien errant".

File consists of the ink transparency score masters and sketches for a string quartet commissioned by the Orford String Quartet and dedicated to Kathleen McMorrow.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score with photocopied collage elements pasted in. The work was commissioned by New Music Concerts, Toronto. File also includes two annotated copies of the score, one of which is marked for the harmonium player.

File consists of sketches and a copy of the manuscript score for a cappella choir. The piece was commissioned by the York Pioneer and Historical Society for the 150th anniversary of the Sharon Temple, Sharon, Ontario and dedicated to István Anhalt.

File consists of sketches, manuscript score, and the original paste-up of the score for a quintet of any five orchestral or band instruments. It was commissioned by Array Concerts, Toronto and dedicated to Gustav Ciamaga.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a set of six songs with texts by e.e. cummings for baritone and piano. It was composed as a sequel to the *Four Songs to poems by e.e. cummings* for soprano (1950). The songs are:1. buy me an ounce and i'll send you a pound2. ITEM3. "o purple finch4. Jimmie's got a goil5. that melancholy6. let it go.

File consists of ink transparencies masters of the score and a manuscript part for violin, dedicated to Lawrence. The eight selections are:1. Darby O'Kelby2. My heart is devoted, dear Mary, to thee3. The Queen of Prussia's waltz4. Sheep in a cluster5. Untitled reel 16. Untitled reel 27. Ye banks and braes8. Rule Britannia.

File consists of sketches, the master score transparencies, and a manuscript part for trumpet, edited in collaboration with Stephen Chenette. The work was commissioned by the Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects and premiered at the graduating recital of University of Toronto student, Dan Warren, with pianist Susan Chenette.

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score for two clarinets in A, originally composed in 1981 and revised in 2007.

File consists of annotated copies of the manuscript score and parts for "a little suite of tunes from the Ira Doan and Allen Ash manuscripts, harmonized and arranged for brass quintet by John Beckwith." The set of tunes was first performed at the Sharon Temple, Sharon, Ontario (July 10, 1982) by John Cowell, Michael Malone, Harcus Hennigar, John Dowden, and Jane Noyes. The set included:* The Lovesick frog* Wright's quick step* All her ways are pleasant* Allegro and volunteer march* Cobourg waltz / attributed to Allen Ash* How sweet are the flower* Rule, Britannia / Arne.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and parts for a work for solo organ, brass quintet, and chamber choir (SATB). The piece was commissioned by the Royal Canadian College of Organists, for the inauguration of the Gabriel Kney organ in Roy Thomson Hall (September 17, 1982).

File consists of sketches and the manuscript full score and performance notes for *Mating Time* by John Beckwith with text by bp Nichol. The score is partially in graphic notation.

File consists of the manuscript score for John Beckwith's arrangements of two songs for solo piano.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and master ink transparency parts for a piece commissioned by the Toronto Arts Council. The title page is designed by Mary-Lou Payzant with an illustration derived from the marble carving of a flute player on the side panel of the Ludovisi Throne (ca. 460 B.C.). The work is dedicated to Robert Aitken. The work consists of three movements:1. Pan and Syrinx2. Narcissus and echo3. Orpheus and Eurydice.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a set of six etudes for solo piano, commissioned by the Vancouver New Music Society:1. Opposed sonorities 12. Repeated notes and octaves3. Glides4. Opposed sonorities 25. Harp6. Clusters and chords.File also includes manuscript scores for two etudes not included in the final set.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and a manuscript part for oboe. The work was dedicated to the memory of Mieczyslaw Kolinski and was based on dance-song transcription in *Music of the Netsilik Eskimo* by Beverley Cavanagh (Ottawa, 1982). It was commissioned by Lawrence Cherney and William Aide.

File consists of the manuscript score and a copy of the originals for reproduction for a setting of 19th-century New Brunswick folk songs, commissioned by the New Brunswick Choral Federation for the Bicentenary of New Brunswick (1984). File also includes manuscript scores for the revised 1995 version, titled *Six New Brunswick Songs = Six chansons du Nouveau Brunswick*, which included nos. 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the original set. Source material for the original set of songs included:1. Hail to the day spring (Stephen Humbert, *Union Harmony*, Saint John, 1840)2. As for me (John Medley, *Church Anthems*, Fredericton, [189-?])3. O Praise the Lord all ye his hosts (John Medley, *Church Anthems*, Fredericton, [189-?])4. The Sweetest flower that blows (Edward Manning, op. 4, no. 1, New York, 1901)5. Le départ du marin pour Boston (Chiasson and Boudreau, eds., *Chansons d'Acadie*, Moncton, 1972)6. La Boulangère ; Le 25 de mai (Chiasson and Boudreau, eds., *Chansons d'Acadie*, Moncton, 1972)7. The Banks of the Miramichi ; The Miramichi Fire (Manny and Wilson, eds., *Songs of the Miramichi*, Fredericton, 1968)8. Duffy's Hotel ((Manny and Wilson, eds., *Songs of the Miramichi*, Fredericton, 1968).

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a trumpet duo, written as a thank you gift for Henry Mutsaers, librarian of the Canadian Music Centre in Toronto.

File consists of manuscript scores, parts, sketches, and an annotated copy of the manuscript score for a piece for four trumpets, three horns, two trombones, and tuba. The work was commissioned by the University of Toronto Alumni Association for the installation ceremonies of George Edward Connell as President of the University in Convocation Hall (November 16, 1984). The premiere performance was by the Faculty of Music Brass Ensemble, conducted by Stephen Chenette.File also includes manuscript scores for "Mid-Riff" and "Wrap-up", two companion pieces to "For Starters" that Beckwith composed in 1994. Beckwith revised "Wrap-up" in 2007. The revised set of three pieces was titled *Three Brass Rings*.

File consists of manuscript scores for a series of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Hannaford Street Silver Band:1. March / F.H. Glackemeyer2. The Queen's Canadian quadrille, on national airs / Henry Prince3. Méditation / Calixa Lavallée4. Marche indienne / Calixa Lavallée5. The Canadian rifles waltzes / Joseph Vézina.

File consists of the manuscript score for an arrangement by John Beckwith of aria by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel as transcribed by Anna Magdalena Bach (nee Wilcke) in her Notenbüchlein and previously attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 508).

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for settings of Psalms 65, 130, 1, 148, 122 and 87. Dedicated to Margaret A. Beckwith, Bishop R.F. Shepherd, Lawrence Cherney, Pat and Keith MacMillan, Carol and George Birtch, Frances and Craig Donovan, and Mary Lou and Geoffrey Payzant. Texts from the Book of Common Prayer, 1562.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score of a setting of text by bp Nichol for tenor and keyboards (piano/celeste/harpsichord). The work was commissioned by Classical Cabaret.

File consists of the manuscript score for a set of Scottish airs, arranged for piano by John Beckwith and dedicated to Kathleen McMorrow. The set included:1. The Bonnie Lass of Bon Accord2. Hieland laddie3. Turn ye to me4. My ain kind dearie (the Lea-rig)5. The Wee Cooper o' Fife.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a work commissioned by The Toronto Consort and dedicated to Helmut Kallmann with texts compiled by John Beckwith from writings by Samuel de Champlain and Marc Lescarbot. The piece has two movements:1. Sainte-Croix, 1604-16052. Port-Royal, 1606-1607.

File consists of sketches and the complete manuscript score for a set of traditional songs with words by Thomas Moore. The set includes:1. Sing, sing, music was given2. The Harp that once thro' Tara's halls3. A Canadian boat song4. The Night-dance5. 'Tis the last rose of summer6. Oft in the stilly night7. The Minstrel-boy8. Erin! Oh Erin!

File consists of the manuscript score for a work commissioned by Rosemarie Landry and James Campbell.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, the percussion part, and an annotated copy of the score for an opera by John Beckwith with libretto by James Reaney, based on the mystery novel *Crazy to Kill* by Ann Cardwell (New York, 1941). The opera was commissioned by the Guelph Spring Festival. File also includes a setting of "Old Meg Merillies," a ballad by John Keats, set to music for voice and piano by John Beckwith, and dedicated to James Reaney.

File contains the University of Toronto song "The Blue and White" from 1988, a revised version also from 1988, and a solo setting from 1990. John Beckwith revised the music by Clayton E. Bush (1908) and J.P.N. Hume and Madge Shaw Hermant revised the words by Claris Edwin Silcox (1908).

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and parts for a work for viola, percussion, and chamber orchestra, commissioned by the Esprit Orchestra, conducted by Alex Pauk.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a piece commissioned in memory of Wallace G. Chalmers, P.Eng, by his wife Clarice, in honour of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Orford String Quartet, quartet in residence, University of Toronto. The piece was premiered in Toronto (February 26, 1990).

File contains sketches, score, and parts for Beckwith's documentary cantata for soprano/narrator, fife/flute/recorder, clarinet/recorder, guitar/mandolin, and harpsichord. The cantata is based on accounts of the trans-Atlantic voyage of the Hector (July 10 to September 15, 1773), which carried about 180 immigrants predominantly from Ross-shire and Inverness-shire, who formed the first major settlement of Scots in Canada in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The music incorporates traditional songs and instrumental pieces. Text compiled by the composer. Commissioned by Musick Fyne, Toronto.

File consists of sketches, draft score, and the manuscript score for a setting of poems by bp Nichol, commissioned by the Elora Festival. Poems include:1. the moon rises2. moonth3. Ballads of the restless are/historical implications of turnips4. winter song5. Cycle no. 22 (drum anda wheel)6. green lady grocer early morning song7. walk in the woods8. Extreme positions, 1 (tree/moon)9. why.

File consists of an annotated copy of the manuscript, as issued by the Canadian Music Centre. Music and text by Joseph Quesnel, arranged by John Beckwith.

File consists of the manuscript score, a corrected copy of the score, and a typeset version of the score with corrections for orchestrated settings of chorales from *Das Orgelbüchlein* by Johann Sebastian Bach. Chorales included are:1. Von Himmel kam der Engel Schaar, BWV 607 (dedicated to Peter Williams)2. In dulci jubilo, BWV 708 (dedicated to William Aide)3. Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611 (in memory of Northrop Frye)4. Wir Christenleut, BWV 612 (dedicated to Lucien Poirier)5. In dir ist Freude, BWV 615 (dedicated to Robyn Goodale)6. Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf, BWV 617 (dedicated to William Wright7. Christe, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619 (dedicated to Geoffrey Payzant)8. Christus, der uns selig macht, BWV 620 (dedicated to Bonnie and Tim McGee)9. Hilf Gott, das mir's gelinge, BWV 624 (dedicated to Catherine Hindson and Udo Kasemets)10. Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag, BWV 629 (dedicated to Beate Anhalt)11. Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend', BWV 632 (dedicated to Jean and Paul Pedersen)12. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 633 (dedicated to Myrtle Rose Guerrero)13. Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot', BWV 635 (dedicated to Suzanne Meyers Sawa and George Sawa)14. Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637 (dedicated to Istvan Anhalt)15. Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (dedicated to Keith MacMillan).

File consists of the manuscript score and part for B-flat clarinet, E-flat clarinet, and B-flat trumpet. The piece was composed for the twentieth anniversary of Arraymusic, Toronto (1991).

File consists of sketches, a rough draft score, the manuscript pencil master score, and parts for this work, commissioned by the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, with the participation of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Dedicated to Kathleen [McMorrow]. File also includes a piano duet arrangement of *Round and Round* titled *Yesteryear* (2010).

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a piece for voice and piano for Harry Freedman.

File consists of the manuscript score for a piece commissioned for performance at the international conference "The Legacy of Northrop Frye" at Victoria University, University of Toronto (October 29, 1992). The premiere performance was by Jerry Franken, narrator; Monica Whicher, soprano; Erik Oland, baritone; Robert W. Stevenson, clarinet; John Beckwith, keyboard; and Omar Daniel, tape and keyboard. Text by James Reaney. File also includes recordings for the soundtrack or tape part, created by Dennis Patrick for a performance in 2023.

File consists of the manuscript score for a second set of chorales from *Das Orgelbüchlein* by Johann Sebastian Bach, transcribed for orchestra by John Beckwith. This set includes:1. Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601 (dedicated to Christophe Wolff)2. Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603 (in memory of Elsie Keith, Lady MacMillan)3. Helft mir Gottes Güte preisen, BWV 613 (dedicated to Zelda and Victor Feldbrill)4. Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 614 (dedicated to Lorand Fenyves)5. Mit Fried' und Freud' ich fahr' dahin, BWV 615 (dedicated to Otto Joachim)6. O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 618 (dedicated to Georg Tintner)7. Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund, BWV 621 (dedicated to Mary Ann and Clark Ross)8. Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 623 (dedicated to Sharyn and Fred Hall)9. Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 626 (dedicated to Pierre Souvairan)10. Heut' triumphiret Gottes Sohn, BWV 630 (in memory of Sir Ernest MacMillan)11. Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, BWV 631 (dedicated to Stephen Chenette)12. Wenn wir in höchsten Nöthen sein, BWV 641 (dedicated to Marian Ross and Robert Aitken)13. Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638 (dedicated to Mary Morrison)14. Ach wie nichtig, ach wie flüchtig, BWV 644 (dedicated to Norah and John McMorrow).

File contains sketches and the manuscript full and vocal scores for the opera *Taptoo!* by John Beckwith with libretto by James Reaney, written for "a minimum of fifteen singers," piano, and drums.

File consists of the final manuscript score and draft manuscript score for a piece commissioned by Peter Higham, guitar and Danise Ferguson, cello, assisted by the Marjorie Young Bell Music Fund, Mount Allison University. Edited in consultation with Rachel Gauk, guitar and David Hetherington, cello.

File consists of the manuscript score for a piece commissioned by Continuum, Toronto for a concert (October 18, 1994) marking the start of the organization's tenth-anniversary season.

File consists of sketches, notes, and the manuscript score for a setting of two fragments by bp Nichol, composed for the marriage ceremony of Teri Dunn and Lawrence Beckwith (January 5, 1996).

File consists of the manuscript score for a piece commissioned by the Canadian Chamber Ensemble, Kitchener, Ontario.

File consists of the manuscript score for a piece commissioned by Lawrence Cherney.

File contains sketches, the manuscript score, and parts for a piece for flute, oboe, clarinet in B-flat, bassoon, horn in F, two trumpets in C, trombone, and tuba. The piece was commissioned by New Music Concerts, Toronto.

File consists of the manuscript score for a third set of chorales from Johann Sebastian Bach's *Das Orgelbüchlein*, arranged for orchestra by John Beckwith. This set includes:1. Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland, BWV 5992. Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 6003. Lob sei dem allmächtigen Gott, BWV 6024. Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 6045. Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 6056. Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, BWV 6067. Lob Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 6098. Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 6109. Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 63610. O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sünde gross, BWV 62211. Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 62512. Erstanden ist der heil'ge Christ, BWV 62813. In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 64014. Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 64215. Alle Menschen müssen sterben, BWV 64316. Christ ist erstanden, BWV 627.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript, and banjo part for a work dedicated to Vivienne Spiteri for banjo and harpsichord. The piece was initially titled "May I Interrupt?".

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for two harpsichords, dedicated to Pierrette Lepage and Bruce Mather.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for violin and harpsichord. Dedicated to Vivienne Spiteri.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for soprano and piano with a sung monologue based on passages from Margaret Laurence's novel *The Fire-Dwellers* (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1969). The piece was commissioned by the Aldeburgh Connection.

File consists of sketches; the manuscript full score, vocal score, and transcription for two pianos; and annotated and corrected copies of the typeset full and vocal scores. The piece was commissioned by the Guelph Spring Festival.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for an arrangement of "Happy Birthday" for Alison [Beckwith].

File consists of the manuscript score for a piece for non-pedal harp and harpsichord.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and a bound copy of the score for John Beckwith's settings of three French songs from the collection of Thomas-Étienne Hamel, "Les Annales musicales du Petit Cap." The set was formerly titled *Trois chansons de la Gaspesie* and included:1. À la claire fontaine2. Le nez de Martin3. Faut aller qu'ri le loup.

File consists of the manuscript score for a setting of five traditional songs:1. Tighinn do America (Gaelic, Cape Breton)2. Peter Emberley (Miramichi)3. Young man from Canada (Cariboo)4. De szeretnék hajnal csillag lenni (Hungarian, Saskatchewan)5. Letellier : Le Roulier (Quebec).

File consists of the manuscript voice and voice part for an arrangement by John Beckwith of a song from the collection of Thomas-Étienne Hamel, "Les Annales musicales du Petit Cap."

File consists of manuscript scores and parts for arrangements by John Beckwith for the concert "Music in Krieghoff's Quebec" at the Art Gallery of Ontario (January-February 2000). The concert included the following songs, arranged for voices and various instrumental ensembles:1. J'ai trop grand peur des loups (from the Ermantinger collection, 1830)2. La Boiteuse (from the Hamel collection, 1850-) [copy of 1989 arrangement]3. À la claire fontaine (Gagnon collection, 1865)4. Tenaouiche, tenaga, ouich'ka! (Gagnon collection, 1865) [copy of manuscript arrangement]5. Stadaconé / Ernest Gagnon (1865)6. TIQ: Settled at last. We never tell a lie / Calixa Lavallée (1865)7. Messe de Noël. Sanctus et Benedictus / Joseph-Julien Perrault (1860)8. An sang qu'un Dieu va répandre / traditional, arr. Ernest Gagnon9. Confie au plus tendre des pères / Laurent-Éduard Rivard (1862)10. Nouvelle agréable / carol, arr. Ernest Gagnon11. Dans cette étable / carol, arr. Ernest Gagnon12. Quadrille Canadienne / Antoine Dessane (1854)13. Marche de la St. Jean Baptiste / J.C. Brauneis II (1848)14. Mermaid polka / Henri Prince (1856)15. La Mère Canadienne / Antoine Dessane (1862)16. L'Alouette / Charles Wugt Sabatier (1858)17. La Huronne Célestin Lavigueur (1861)18. The Widow. Smiling hope ; O trust my love / Calixa Lavallée (1882)

File contains the manuscript score for John Beckwith's "Topical Flutes" for two flutes (duration 3 min., written August 27-28, 1999), sketches, and the coda, which he added in 2010 (duration 30 sec.).

File consists of the manuscript score for a set of four traditional songs from Canadian collections:1. The Jolly raftsman, O (Ontario)2. So skuki I pechali (Doukhobor, Alberta)3. Müde kehrt ein Wanderer zurück (Mennonite, Manitoba)4. Jadin: La Danse (Quebec).

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score and pencil sketches for a work written for Francess Halpenny.

File consists of the manuscript score for a setting of the traditional Newfoundland song. Beckwith prepared this arrangement at the request of Nicholas Goldschmidt for the installation ceremony of Adrienne Clarkson as Governor-General of Canada on October 7, 1999.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score in graphic notation, and the program from the premiere performance by the University of Toronto Percussion Ensemble (February 29, 2000). The piece was composed for Udo Kasemets' 80th birthday.

File consists of a bound copy of the manuscript score and manuscript scores for "Old Chair Song" and "The Snow Tramp." The set is dedicated to Kathryn Domoney and was commissioned by The Aldeburgh Connection. Texts by Miriam Waddington. The set of poems included are:1. A Man and his flute (from Miriam Waddington, *The Last Landscape*, Toronto, 1992) (2000)2. Old Chair song (from Miriam Waddington, *The Price of Gold*, Toronto, 1976) (2003)3. The Snow tramp (from Miriam Waddington, *The Last Landscape*, Toronto, 1992) (2003).

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a short work for a cappella SATB choir, commissioned by Trinity College, University of Toronto for the opening ceremonies of the John W. Graham Library, based in part on the first phrases of the melody of "Joy and Grief" for piano by George W. Strathy, professor of music at Trinity. Text from the Old Testament.

File consists of the manuscript score for a set of pieces for piano solo, dedicated to John Weinzweig. The set includes:1. Distant bugle 12. Single file3. Distant bugle 24. Unfinished rag.

File consists of sketches and the manuscript score for a set of five pieces for percussion ensemble. The piece is dedicated to Elaine Biagi Turner and Robin Engelman.1. Bounce (3 players)2. Stretch (5 players)3. Metred, unmetered (4 players)4. Recoil (4 or 5 players)5. Mixed metres (4 players).

File consists of sketches and copies of the manuscript score and violin part for an arrangement of tunes from the Thomas Pope music manuscript:1. Foots minuet ; Prince of Orange minuet2. Le Garçon volage ; Over the water to Charlie ; O Dear, what can the matter be? / Paddy whack3. French air ; Away with melancholy ; Life let us cherish.

File consists of two pages of sketches for a projected opera based on *The minister and the unwed mother* by Scott Moir. Previously titled *Dancing on Sunday*. Libretto by James Reaney.

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score for piano, four hands. The piece was created as a birthday greeting for Margaret Moses (89) and Carol Birtch (75).

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score, dedicated to the memory of Harry Somers.

File contains a copy of the manuscript score of “Snow is Falling” for flute, guitar, and children’s chorus, with notes from the guitarist. Text and music by John Beckwith

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score and parts for an arrangement of "Happy Birthday" by John Beckwith for his sister Jean.

File consists of the manuscript score, sketches, and source material for this piece, commissioned by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Toronto.

File consists of manuscript scores for a set of five piano pieces (Brie, Cream, Goat, Cheddar, and Blue) written by John Beckwith for his granddaughter Alison [Beckwith]. File also includes a note from Beckwith to Alison about the composition.

File consists of the manuscript score and a copy of the typeset score for John Beckwith's arrangement of Serenade, K. 361 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for piano, four hands.

File contains John Beckwith's arrangement of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Adagio for Glass Harmonica.

File consists of the manuscript score for a set of songs for soprano, mezzo-soprano, and violin with texts by Thomas Merton:1. In Silence2. The Joy of fishes3. And the children of Birmingham.

File consists of the manuscript score for a set of two solo piano pieces, dedicated to Sheila, John Beckwith's sister:1. Miss Stirling's Strathspey, after Chopin's Waltz, op. 69, no. 12. Frederic Chopin's Farewell to Edinburgh, a parody of Chopin's Waltz, op. 69, no. 1.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and a note to Helmut Kallmann.

File consists of the manuscript score and a copy of the manuscript score with pencil additions and corrections.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and a copy of the manuscript score for Carrillo piano, four hands. The piece has two movements:1. Insect strides2. The Talking piano.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and a corrected proof of the percussion part. The piece was commissioned by the Koerner Foundation. Text based on the Mississauga railway accident (November 10, 1979).

File consists of the manuscript score for a piano solo version of Istvan Anhalt's *Four Portraits from Memory*, edited by John Beckwith.

File consists of the manuscript score for a set of duets, dedicated to Duncan and Alasdair [Campbell].

File consists of the manuscript score for an arrangement of "Halifax" from *Union Harmony* by Stephen Humbert (Saint John, New Brunswick, 1816). Original text by Jay MacPherson. The piece was commissioned by the Oriana Women's Choir, Toronto, conducted by William Brown.

File consists of the original manuscript score, dedicated to John Beckwith's granddaughter Juliet Braden Beckwith, an annotated copy of the manuscript, and a revised score for studies 3 to 9 (revised March 11-16, 2014 from the 2008 version).

File consists of the manuscript score and a typeset version of the score that sets three texts by Samuel Beckett from his *Collected poems in English and French* (London: John Calder, 1977). Dedicated to Doug MacNaughton. Intended for performance by one performer. The three poems are:1. Roundelay2. Thither3. Something there.

File consists of two manuscript scores for a piece dedicated to George Zukerman.

File consists of the manuscript score and a copy of the manuscript score for two alto records and two viole da gamba.

File consists of the manuscript score and an annotated copy of the score.

File consists of the manuscript score and an annotated copy of the score. The piece consists of settings of texts from the works of John Millington (J.M.) Synge:1. *The Shadow of the Glen*, final scene, Dan Burke2. *The Tinker's Wedding*, Act I, The Priest3. *The Well of Saints*, Act 3, Martin Doul.

File consists of the manuscript score for a piece for solo trumpet.

File contains the manuscript score setting of a text by George Fox (1624-1691): "We have no time but the present time; therefore, prize your time for your soul's sake."

File consists of the manuscript score and a typeset version for publication by Counterpoint Music Library Services (2018).

File consists of the manuscript score for a piece dedicated to Robert Aitken and William Aide.

File consists of the manuscript score and three edited versions of the typeset score, dedicated to Peter Higham.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and an annotated copy of the Canadian Music Centre score. The piece is dedicated to Peter Stoll.

File consists of sketches, the manuscript score, and an annotated copy of the Canadian Music Centre score. John Beckwith composed this piece at the request of Prof. Brian Cherney for a concert at McGill University (2014). The text compiles images that appear on carved poles and translated names of longhouses in a former Haida village on the east coast of Tanu Island in southern Haida Gwaii, sourced from George F. MacDonald's book *Haida Monumental Art: Villages of Queen Charlotte Islands* (Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, 1983). The vocalist also performs on drum.

File contains the manuscript score for a set of songs with texts by Wassily Kandinsky, translated by Elizabeth R. Napier. The songs were dedicated to Daniel Weinzweig and included:1. Song2. Table3. Why?4. Earth.

File contains the manuscript score, sketches, and source material for a set of five songs, arranged for baritone with violin, viola, violoncello, and contrabass. The five songs that make up the set are:1. Where'er you walk / Handel2. Have you seen a bright lily grow? / Robert Johnson3. In the heart of the dark / Jerome Kern4. Silent noon / Ralph Vaughan Williams5. Blah, blah, blah / George Gershwin.

File contains a fair copy of John Beckwith's Quintet.

File contains the manuscript score and parts for an arrangement by John Beckwith for string quartet.

File consists of manuscript full and vocal scores, and sketches for a piece with six movements. Text compiled by the composer from historical and modern sources. The movements are:1. Raquettes2. Champlain3. Le Canotage4. La Grande Fête des Âmes5. Lamentation, 16426. À L'avenir.

File contains the manuscript score for a set of four short, untitled pieces for solo piano, dedicated to Barbara Pritchard.

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score.

File consists of the manuscript score and sketches for a set of untitled studies for solo flute, dedicated to Kathleen [McMorrow].

File contains the manuscript score and notes for a piece written "for B.C. [Brian Cherney], at 75."

File contains the manuscript score and cello part for an arrangement by John Beckwith of Frédéric Chopin's Valse, op. 34, no. 2.

File contains sketches, the manuscript score, an alternate version of the score, and introductory notes for a piece for two equal sopranos and viola. The composition sets five texts by Paul Dutton: 1. Second poem for Maurits Escher (from Paul Dutton's collection *Right Hemisphere, Left Ear*, Coach House Press, 1979)2. Chapters 1 and 7 from *The Book of Numbers*3. Chapter 17 from *The Book of Numbers*4. Chapter 21 from *The Book of Numbers*5. Census from *The Book of Numbers*.

File contains the manuscript score and performance notes for John Beckwith's composition for marimba and piano, composed for Edana Higham and Zac Pulak for performance at the 2018 Ottawa Summer Festival.

File contains a manuscript score and parts for trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, and percussions for incidental music for a production of *Major Barbara* [by George Bernard Shaw?].

File consists of sketches for various compositions and arrangements by John Beckwith, most of which are unidentified.

File consists of sketches and John Beckwith's piano arrangement of the Prelude and Recitative from *The Rake's Progress*, Act 2, Scene 2 by Igor Stravinsky.

File consists of correspondence regarding purchase information for "Four conceits for piano" (1945-1948), a copy of John Beckwith's draft program notes for the piece, and a program from a performance by John Beckwith of this piece at the Royal Conservatory of Music (January 6, 1949) alongside his "Five lyrics of the T'ang dynasty."

File contains correspondence, historical research notes, and a copy of John Beckwith's draft program notes for the piece. File also contains the program and photographs from the performance of this piece by Freda Antrobus, soprano and John Beckwith, piano as part of the "Toronto Concert" at the Second Annual American Music Students' Symposium at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. One of the photographs shows the Toronto delegation gathered around the piano. The group consisted of James Innes, Morry Kernerman, James Hunter, John Mair, Rowland Pack, Andrew Benac, Joseph Pach, James Pataki, Clermont Pépin, Harry Somers, Victor Feldbrill, John Coveart, Gordon Jocelyn, John Beckwith, and Freda Antrobus Ridout.

File contains correspondence regarding the recording and performances of "Music for Dancing," as well as copies of reviews, programs, and John Beckwith's draft program notes for the piece.

File consists of a copy of John Beckwith's draft program notes for the piece.

File contains reviews, programs, correspondence, and a copy of John Beckwith's draft program notes for the piece.

File consists of a copy of John Beckwith's draft program notes for "Serenade" and "The Formal Garden of the Heart."

File contains a program, reviews, and correspondence predominantly concerning the performance of "Four Songs to Poems by e.e. cummings" by Lois Marshall, soprano.

File consists of correspondence regarding the possible publication of John Beckwith's "Four Pieces for Bassoon Duet" by Two-by-Two Music, Athens, Ontario.

File includes letters from Jean Papineau-Couture and Charles Foreman.

File consists of a program for the premiere performance of Beckwith's "Rhapsody for Piano" by Gene Gash in Paris, presented by The American Students' and Artists' Centre.

File contains a letter from Robert Nagel, and a copy of John Beckwith's response.

File contains a review of Beckwith's performance of this piece in 1953, and a letter from Pamela Margles, and John Beckwith's response, including a program note, for the upcoming recording of "Novelette" on the Centrediscs label by Charles Foreman.

File consists of a review and a letter from Chester Duncan at the University of Manitoba regarding the score for John Beckwith's Woodwind quartet and other songs.

File contains letters from Theodore A. Seder, Edwin A. Fleisher Music Collection, Philadelphia.

File contains production records, draft libretti, correspondence, and records relating to performance of the opera, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio broadcast.Production materials include correspondence with Peter Dwyer, Canada Council; budget drafts, contracts, and other financial documents for the 1959 Hart House production; reviews; letters from Jay [MacPherson]; "An evening with Babble & Doodle" by James Reaney (1961), which includes a history of the creation and production of the opera. File includes correspondence, the program, and a photograph from a performance of a scene from John Beckwith's *Night Blooming Cereus* as part of the Canadian Composers Festival at the Hartt College of Music of the University of Hartford (November 15, 1959).File also contains publicity materials, programs, and reviews of other performances; French translation of *Night Blooming Cereus*; drafts and correspondence with librettist James Reaney; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation commissioning documents; and other correspondence about the opera from Istvan Anhalt, Chester Duncan, Hugh Le Caine, John Roberts, and personal friends.File also includes a set design for *Night Blooming Cereus* by Louis de Niverville (previously framed).

File contains correspondence, reviews, and programs.

File consists of programs from various performances, correspondence with the Faculty of Music Alumni Association regarding the commission of John Beckwith's *Fall Scene and Fair Dance*, and corrections to the proofs from BMI Canada Ltd.

File contains correspondence from Anahid Alexanian, Charles Reiner, and Istvan Anhalt; a program from 1962 Montreal premiere; and correspondence from John Roberts regarding a CBC broadcast.

File includes a letter from James Sykes, Dartmouth College.

File contains two copies of the typed script by James Reaney, with manuscript annotations.

File contains programs from a 1962 production of Ben Jonson's play *Volpone* as part of the Festival of the Dominion Drama Festival, Central Ontario Drama League at Hart House Theatre. One of the programs is annotated by John Beckwith with notes for musical cues. Beckwith arranged and composed the music for the production. The play was directed by Pamela Terry.

File consists of correspondence with Maurice Breslow, Richard Bunger, Sybil Hutchinson, and Patricia Ann Davis, as well as notes regarding musical cues for Beckwith's incidental music for *The Killdeer* by James Reaney, and a review of *The Killdeer and Other Plays* and *Twelve Letters to a Small Town* by James Reaney.

File includes a copy of the typed script by James Reaney with manuscript pencil additions, as well as some correspondence and the CBC commission contract. File also includes programs, correspondence, and reviews relating to a performance of Beckwith's composition in Guelph, Ontario at their Spring Festival.

File contains programs, reviews, and correspondence with Hans Gruber, Robin Elliott, and others regarding performances of this piece.

File consists of a program note and glossary for John Beckwith's composition.

File includes letters with Francean Campbell about the commission process.

File includes letters from Jay [MacPherson], program notes, reviews, and the script by Jay MacPherson.

File contains the handwritten text for "Wednesday's Child" by the lyricist James Reaney, as well as correspondence regarding the commission, reviews, and a copy of the radio script. "Wednesday's Child" was written as "a birthday card" for the celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of CBC's radio program Wednesday Night. It aired December 4, 1962. Produced by John Reeves with cast Beth Lockerbie, Maxine Miller, Paul Kligman, and Douglas Rain.

File includes five drawings by Mary Lou Payzant for three of the songs included in this set.

File includes correspondence with Peggy [Margaret] Atwood, reviews, programs, and the script. File also contains John Beckwith's program note (dated March 25, 1996) on the libretto of *The Trumpets of Summer* by Margaret Atwood.

File includes correspondence with James Reaney and John Cage, scripts, reviews, and performance records for all three parts of the radio collage *Canada Dash, Canada Dot*.

File consists of correspondence regarding the performance and publications of John Beckwith's *Sharon Fragments* as well as his own analysis of the source material for a presentation that Beckwith gave at Carleton University (October 27, 1980).

File includes correspondence with and the text by Dennis Lee, programs, and other performance records. File includes two photographs from the 1967 performance by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Elmer Iseler and John Beckwith.

File includes working drafts of the libretto; correspondence with James Reaney (librettist) about changes; and letters from Istvan Anhalt, Donald Mitchell, John Barron, and Urjo Kareda. File also contains lecture notes and correspondence, including letters from Dorith Cooper and Herman Geiger-Torel, and other correspondence, photographs, programs, and reviews relating to the 1982 premiere, revisions, and later productions.

File includes reviews, performance notes, and correspondence with George Malcolm, S. J. Sabathil, Sylvia Smith (Smith Publications), Karen Wilson (CBC Vancouver), and Matthew Baird (Coordinating Producer, Recordings, CBC Radio Music).

File includes program note for the piece by John Beckwith.

File consists of letters to and from John P. L. Roberts regarding Donald Bell's recording of "Four Love Songs" by John Beckwith, and a list of five errors in John Beckwith’s arrangement of “The St. John’s Girl” in the published score (Scarborough, Ontario: Berandol Music, 1970).

File contains a letter, poster, and map for the Inter-provincial Music Camp (IMC).

File includes correspondence and programs from a performance of this piece as part of the College Band Directors National Association conference by the University of Toronto Wind Symphony, conducted by Stephen Chenette (February 28, 1987). File includes correspondence with Patricia Shand regarding the John Adaskin Project.

File includes the texts and program note for this piece.

File consists of correspondence with Patty Tompkins, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.

File contains programs, reviews, and correspondence.

File consists of correspondence with James Reaney (librettist), several of his drafts, correspondence, newspaper reviews, and programs from a Toronto Symphony Orchestra performance of *All the Bees and All the Keys*, narrated by Mary Lou Fallis and Jerry Franken (April 12, 1997).

File consists of correspondence, a program from the New Music Concerts performance of this piece (January 15, 1977), and reviews of the Berandol publication of the score (1980).

File includes programs, reviews of performances, and correspondence from Ewen McCuaig, John Miller, Hugh McLean, and Willis Noble.

File contains records relating to the Leslie Bell Competition commission.

File includes programs from various performances, including one by New Music Concerts (October 11, 1996); reviews; Beckwith's analysis of his composition; and correspondence from Guy Huot and Marcel St. Cyr.

File includes correspondence, photographs, programs, and reviews relating to the 1979 premiere, other performances, and the Centrediscs recording (CMC-CD 5897).

File includes letters from Jay MacPherson, Istvan Anhalt, H. Wiley Hitchcock, and Waterloo Music Company.

File contains correspondence and programs from performances

File contains correspondence, programs, and reviews.

File consists of correspondence regarding the arrangements and their publication by Frederick Harris Music Co. Ltd. The file includes John Beckwith's "arranger's note", proofs, and correspondence with the National Library of Canada regarding the manuscript and Beckwith's arrangements.

File includes correspondence and a program.

File contains composer's notes, and publicity flyer for Melbourne LP recording.

File consists of correspondence, notes, and a program from the world premiere performance by Hugh McLean, the Elmer Iseler Singers, and the Canadian Brass at Roy Thomson Hall.

File consists of texts by bp Nichol, correspondence, notes, sketches, reviews, and programs for John Beckwith's piece *Mating Time*.

File consists of correspondence, notes, and a program from a performance by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Arpad Joo with Robert Aitken, flute.

File contains analytical notes, programs, and correspondence, including letters from Paul Grant (VNMS), Stephen Savage, Bruce Mather, Norma Beecroft, and Gail Dixon.

File contains correspondence, programs, and reviews.

File contains correspondence, programs, reviews, notes and source material.File also includes correspondence with Jon Washburn (Vancouver Chamber Choir), Carolyn Davies (Dalhousie University), Marcien Ferland, and Gerald Neufeld (University of Western Ontario) regarding the performance of Beckwith's revised version of *Earlier Voices* retitled *Six New Brunswick songs*.

File consists of correspondence and other records pertaining to the performance of John Beckwith's piece at the installation ceremony for George E. Connell, president of the University of Toronto.

File contains programs, lecture notes, reviews, and correspondence, including letters from Ronald Shepherd, Geoffrey Payzant, Jon Washburn, and John Poole. File also includes an analysis of this piece by Terence Pitt-Brooke, and correspondence with Doreen Rao and Michael Ridout (manager of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir) regarding the publication of *Harp of David*.

File contains includes letters and cards from bp and Ellie Nichol and records relating to the release of the Avowals CD (2007), including a review by Natalie Artemas-Polak.

File contains correspondence and programs from performances by the Toronto Consort.

File includes correspondence, reviews, and notes about an earlier project, *Le Christ jaune*, based on writings of Paul Gauguin. File also includes postcards from the Musée Gauguin in Tahiti.

File includes three drafts, and correspondence with James Reaney, Anna Wagner-Ott (including her sketches for puppets), and with Guelph Festival officers. File includes reviews, photographs, notes, and other performance records for productions in Banff, Guelph, and the Toronto Masque Theatre. File also includes a card from the costume designer Sue LePage with a reproduction of the costume designs for Agatha, as played by Kimberley Barber.File also includes performance records for other operas and compositions by John Beckwith: "Let's Hear it from Beckwith" (New Music Concerts performance in Walter Hall on September 19, 2010); *Taptoo* (Toronto Operetta Theatre; February 22-26, 2012); and *Night Blooming Cereus* (Summer Opera Lyric Theatre; July 28-August 5, 2017).

File consists of correspondence, programs, and reviews from the world premiere performance by Esprit Orchestra (March 3, 1990) as well as an analytical article by Steve Young (1991).

File consists of correspondence, program note, and the program from the world premiere performance by the Orford String Quartet.

File contains correspondence, programs, reviews, and performance notes.

File consists of texts by bp Nichol, correspondence, notes, and the program from a performance at the Elora Festival (1990).

File contains correspondence, programs, and reviews, including materials pertaining to a 2001 performance by Tafelmusik.Correspondence includes that regarding John Beckwith's restoration and reconstruction of Quesnel's *Lucas et Cécile*. The majority of the correspondence is with Paul Gerrits, Les Éditions Doberman/Yppan, regarding the publication of the restoration.File also includes a copy of a talk (1990) that John Beckwith gave on restoring Joseph Quesnel's *Lucas et Cécile*, as well as correspondence with John Walker and drafted prose translations of the song texts.

File contains correspondence, programs, and notes for the first set of chorales that John Beckwith orchestrated from *Das Orgelbüchlein* by Johann Sebastian Bach.

File consists of programs and correspondence from performances of this piece.

File contains correspondence, programs, and reviews.

File contains text drafts, musical sketches, and correspondence, including letters from James Reaney, Margaret Atwood, Alvin Lee, and other conference organizers.

File contains correspondence, programs, notes, and reviews from the second set of chorales that John Beckwith orchestrated from *Das Orgelbüchlein* by Johann Sebastian Bach.

File contains research notes, drafts of the libretto by James Reaney, correspondence between Reaney and Beckwith, and programs, correspondence, reviews, contracts, and other materials relating to the development workshop at Glenn Gould Studio (June 16, 1994); a proposed revival in 2002; and at the University of Toronto Opera Division (March 7-15, 2003). File includes a copy of Robin Elliott's talk at the Chancellor Jackman Symposium (March 8, 2003) entitled "Sounds Canadian: Music, History, and Music History in *Taptoo!*" and a copy of John Beckwith's "Composer's Remarks" at the same symposium. Correspondents include Stephen Ralls, Michael J. Rudman, Susan Goldenberg, Ken Winters, and William Littler.

File contains background material, correspondence, and programs. File includes John Beckwith's talk "A Canadian Composer's Homage to Webern," and accompanying musical examples, initially presented as an introduction to a performance of his composition "After-images, after Webern" by Peter Higham (guitar) and Veronica Rönkös (cello) as part of the proceedings of the International Millennium Conference.

File consists of a program from the premiere performance by Continuum as part of their Tenth Anniversary Gala (October 18, 1994).

File consists of correspondence regarding John Beckwith's *Echoes of Thiele*, commissioned by the Canadian Chamber Ensemble. The file includes a program and review from the premiere performance in the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall at Wilfrid Laurier University (January 17, 1996) and some manuscript sketches.

File consists of John Beckwith's notes, correspondence, and a newspaper clipping of a review in the *Toronto Star* of the premiere performance by Esprit Orchestra.

File contains correspondence, programs, and reviews from a performance by New Music Concerts.

File contains correspondence, programs, and notes from the third set of chorales that John Beckwith orchestrated from *Das Orgelbüchlein* by Johann Sebastian Bach.

File contains John Beckwith’s program notes, correspondence (predominantly with Vivienne Spiteri), programs, and other notes for three harpsichord pieces:* Lines overlapping : for banjo and harpsichord* On the other hand… : for solo harpsichord* Blurred lines : violin and harpsichord.

File consists of correspondence, notes, and a program from the premiere performance of *Stacey* by John Beckwith, with text by Margaret Laurence, as part of the Aldeburgh Connection's concert in celebration of Lois Marshall (February 1, 1998). The premiere performance was by Monica Whicher and Stephen Ralls with text from Laurence's *The Fire-Dwellers* (1969). File includes the libretto, correspondence with Jocelyn Laurence and the Margaret Laurence Estate, and Stephen Ralls.

File consists of manuscript sketches for *Basic Music*; correspondence regarding the premiere performance at the Guelph Spring Festival (1998); a program; program notes by John Beckwith; reviews of the performance; and a copy of Beckwith's pre-concert talk. File includes correspondence from Adrianne Pieczonka, Jean Ashworth Bartle, and Lynn McGuigan (Guelph Spring Festival).

File consists of correspondence relating to the "Hamel collection," a manuscript of songs collected in the late 19th-century from the Gaspé entitled *Annales Musicales du Petit-Cap* by Thomas-Étienne Hamel, held in the Archives du Séminaire de Québec, and Beckwith's 1998 compositions *Trois chansons* and *A Young Man from Canada*. Correspondents include Kenneth Peacock, Patricia Abbott, Gordon Smith, Darryl Edwards, Stephanie Conn, Jean Schneider, Barbara Hannigan, and Iwan Edwards.File also includes a program from a premiere performance of three of the five songs in *A Young Man from Canada* by Darryl Edwards, tenor with Jean Schneider, piano at the Britton Recital Hall, University of Michigan (January 9, 1999). Edwards later premiered all five songs on August 19, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Woodstock, Ontario.

File consists of the program and correspondence relating to the concert at the Art Gallery of Ontario (January 26 - February 27, 2000) with performers Lisa Lindo, soprano; Darryl Edwards, tenor; Dianne Aitken, flute and piccolo; David Greenberg, violin; Trevor Tureski, percussion; and John Beckwith, piano and harmonium. Program research and arrangements by Beckwith. Correspondents include Brian Thompson, Lynne Kurylo (AGO), Nicholas Goldschmidt (artistic director of MusicCanada2000), and Douglas Worts.File also includes correspondence, production documents, and reviews of the recording *À la Claire Fontaine: Music in Krieghoff's Quebec* by the Beckwith Ensemble (Opening Day Recordings, ODR 9321, 2000). The recording was produced from recordings of the live concert and featured music arranged by John Beckwith inspired by a retrospective exhibition of the paintings of Cornelius Krieghoff.

File consists of the program from the world premiere performance by the University of Toronto Percussion Ensemble, directed by Robin Engelman (February 29, 2000).

File consists of correspondence with James Reaney, Reaney's drafts for the libretto, and John Beckwith's research notes for an opera about the Brontë family, titled *The House by the Churchyard*. The proposed opera ultimately became a play titled *Zamorna! and the House by the Churchyard* (1999).

File contains programs and correspondence.

File consists of correspondence with Linda Corman regarding the libretto for "Lady Wisdom."

File consists of John Beckwith's program note, written for a performance by Nexus.

File consists of research materials, libretto drafts, and correspondence with James Reaney regarding the libretto for a proposed opera *Vagabond*, based on "The minister and the unwed mother" by Scott Moir. The opera was initially titled *Dancing on Sunday*.

File contains sketch materials, programs, and reviews.

File contains correspondence, reviews, and a program from its performance by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra as part of *La Folia: A 25th Anniversary Project*.

File contains John Beckwith's notes and correspondence with Breitkopf & Härtel regarding the potential publication of Beckwith's arrangement of Serenade, K.361 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for piano, four hands.

File consists of correspondence and contracts regarding the publication of this piece by New Directions Publishing Corporation, New York.

File consists of correspondence with Bruce Mather, reviews, and John Beckwith's program note for this piece.

File contains correspondence, drafts of text, and a program from the performance by the Mississauga Choral Society.

File contains correspondence and a program from world premiere of this piece by the Oriana Women's Choir.

File consists of correspondence regarding the publication of John Beckwith's piece *Beckett Songs* with texts by Samuel Beckett, and sketches for a piece *Quad* based on Samuel Beckett's wordless scenario by the same name.File also contains two programs from performances of John Beckwith’s “Beckett Songs” as performed by Peter Groom (baritone), and Peter Higham (guitar) at Mount Allison University (premiere performance on December 3, 2008) and, on May 24, 2011 by Doug McNaughton (voice and guitar) as part of the vocal series at the Canadian Opera Company. File also includes a photograph of Groom, Higham, and Danise Ferguson (cello) from the premiere performance.

File contains a copy of the program, program note, and poster for the premiere performance of “Ut re mi fa sol la: six fantasies for solo guitar” by John Beckwith, performed by Peter Higham. File also contains an annotated proof of the piece with suggestions and corrections from Higham and related correspondence between Higham and Beckwith. “Ut re mi fa sol la” was written for Higham and commissioned with the support of Mount Allison University’s Marjorie Young Bell Fine Arts and Music Fund.

File contains research notes, correspondence, and research notes for John Beckwith’s composition “Tanu” for flute, soprano, and violoncello.

File contains programs, sketches, libretto, correspondence, research notes, and grant reports relating to the commission, composition, and performance of John Beckwith’s composition *Wendake/Huronia*. This piece was written with support from the Ontario Arts Council (Music Commissioning program grant) for the Brookside Music Association (Midland, Ontario). It is made up of six panels (Raquettes, Champlain, Le Canotage, La Grande Fête des Âmes, Lamentation 1642, and  l’Avenir), with texts compiled from a variety of historical and modern sources. This file contains correspondence with those involved or consulted during the composition and correspondence relating to the premiere performance, including Georges Sioui, Michael J. Rudman, Ken MacDonald, John Steckley, and John French, among others. The file also includes final reports for the commissioning grant, Beckwith’s research notes, and notes, examples, and scripts from an illustrated talk by Beckwith on “Music for Huronia,” given at the University of Calgary (October 2, 2015); Arts & Letters Club of Toronto (October 29, 2015); McGill University (March 22, 2016); Seniors’ College, University of Toronto (January 11, 2017); and the Canadian Music Centre (May 28, 2017) as part of a day-long seminar on “Place, Politics, and Cultural Exchange: Indigenous-Settler Collaboration in Canadian Art Music.” The file also contains copies of programs for performances by Brookside Music (2015) and The Toronto Consort (2017), and a notebook with John Beckwith's research notes for *Wendake / Huronia* and other notes from 2016-2017.

File consists of a copy of outgoing correspondence from John Beckwith to the performers Edana Higham and Zac Pulak regarding the recording of his composition *Meanwhile*.

Subseries consists of indices of John Beckwith's arrangements for Music at Sharon concerts as well as correspondence, notes, and a copy of a paper that Beckwith gave on his arrangements at the Canadian University Music Society (CUMS) conference in 1990.

Subseries consists of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Heritage Celebration Program at Music at Sharon on July 11, 1981 and related programs, notes, and correspondence.

Subseries consists of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Heritage Celebration Program (July 1, 1982) and Love, Laughter, and Tradition concert (July 10, 1982) at Music at Sharon, and related programs, notes, and correspondence.

Subseries consists of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Heritage Celebration program (July 9, 1983); the Jenny Lind and Friends concert (July 16, 1983); and Music for a Summer Afternoon (July 16, 1983) at Music at Sharon. Subseries also includes related programs, notes, and correspondence.

Subseries consists of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Musicfrom the Silver Band Era concert (July 14, 1984); Happy Birthday Ontario and Quebec concert (July 14, 1984); and the Birds and Battles concert (July 21, 1984) at Music at Sharon. Subseries also includes arrangements for the Musical Toronto: A Concert Party program at Roy Thomson Hall (June 20, 1984) as part of the Toronto International Festival, which reused many of the arrangements that Beckwith created for Music at Sharon and featured many of the same musicians, and programs, notes, and correspondence pertaining to all three concerts.

Subseries consists of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Images of Canada: The Sea and the Spirit program at Music at Sharon (July 13, 1985), and related programs, notes, and correspondence.

Subseries consists of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Canada's Scottish Heritage program (July 12, 1986) and A Concert Party concert (July 26, 1986) at Music at Sharon, as well as related programs, notes, and correspondence.

Subseries consists of the program for the 1987 "Music at Sharon" season. John Beckwith was not involved in the selection, arrangement, and research of Canadian material for the 1987 season, but some of his previous arrangements were reused in The English Brass Ensemble concert (July 25, 1987), Images of Canada (July 25, 1987). New arrangements for this season were prepared by David Passmore and Louis Applebaum.

Subseries consists of arrangements by John Beckwith for the Images of Canada: 1888 program at Music at Sharon (July 23, 1988), as well as related programs, notes, and correspondence.