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Music for other ensembles

Series consists of music written or arranged by Phil Nimmons for ensembles, including the 1957 overtures for the "Music for a Summer Day" festival at Stratford Festival and music for the duo Pendulum, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, the Ted Kemar Band, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Music at Sharon, and Esprit Orchestra.

Music for Nimmons 'N' Nine Plus Six

Series consists of music written and arranged for Nimmons 'N' Nine Plus Six. This expanded version of Nimmons 'N' Nine was formed in 1965, reorganized in 1974, and disbanded in the early 1980s. Most of the music was written by Phil Nimmons with a few contributions from other members of the ensemble.

Music for Nimmons 'N' Nine

Series consists of music composed or arranged for "The Group," later named "Nimmons 'N' Nine." Most of the charts are written by Phil Nimmons, with a few contributions from other members of the ensemble. Nimmons formed this group in 1953 and they performed regularly on CBC radio. They made their concert debut in 1956 at the Summer Festival in Stratford. In 1965, the ensemble expanded to "Nimmons 'N' Nine Plus Six."

Music for radio and television

Series consists of incidental music for orchestra and music for jazz ensemble that Phil Nimmons composed, arranged, and orchestrated for various radio and television programs, predominantly for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

Early compositions and arrangements

Series consists of compositions and arrangements by Phil Nimmons, written early in his career before he formed his own group in 1953. Series includes charts for the Ray Norris Quintette, of which Nimmons was a member.

Gordie Tapp Show

Subseries consists of scores and parts by Phil Nimmons for the Gordie Tapp Show, a variety program that aired on CBC radio every weekday from 1:15 to 1:45 pm. Each week featured a different musical group and guest performers. The first week (October 4-8) featured Phil Nimmons' Group (Nimmons 'N' Nine) with Allan Blye and Marci Lynne.

CBC Concert Party

Subseries consists of scores and parts by Phil Nimmons for the "CBC Concert Party," a series of performances to the United Nations Emergency Force, organized and produced by Ken Dalziel. The performances were filmed and aired on CBC television. Phil Nimmons and Nimmons 'N' Nine participated in the following tours:

  • [Europe] (November 1962)
  • Gaza (April 1965 - May 1965)
  • Cypress (November 1965)
  • Goose Bay (March 1966)
  • Gaza (May 1966)
  • with Moe Koffman (March 1967).

Concerto : for trumpet and orchestra

File contains photocopied parts for the concerto. Most of the parts are incomplete. Nimmons' concerto was commissioned by the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, directed by Raffi Armenian, and premiered in 1988 by Dan Warren, trumpet.

Twosum : for vibraphone and piano

File contains the score and parts for a work commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for the duo Pendulum. Premiered in St. John, New Brunswick.

Bach in my own backyard

File contains the condensed score for a work commissioned by Music at Sharon and premiered there in 1988.

Warm valley : music for orchestra

File contains scores and parts for a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra duMaurier Pops Series (April 10-12, 1975), conducted by Kazuyoshi Akiyama with guest artist Oscar Peterson, piano. Piece is by Duke Ellington, orchestrated by Phil Nimmons. File also includes newspaper clippings, related correspondence, and two programs from this concert.

Come Sunday : music for orchestra

File contains scores and parts for a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra duMaurier Pops Series (April 10-12, 1975), conducted by Kazuyoshi Akiyama with guest artist Oscar Peterson, piano. Piece is by Duke Ellington, orchestrated by Phil Nimmons.

In a mellow tone : music for orchestra

File contains scores and parts for a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra duMaurier Pops Series (April 10-12, 1975), conducted by Kazuyoshi Akiyama with guest artist Oscar Peterson, piano. Piece is by Duke Ellington, orchestrated by Phil Nimmons.

In a sentimental mood : music for orchestra

File contains scores and parts for a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra duMaurier Pops Series (April 10-12, 1975), conducted by Kazuyoshi Akiyama with guest artist Oscar Peterson, piano. Piece is by Duke Ellington, orchestrated by Phil Nimmons.

Take the A train : music for orchestra

File contains scores and parts for a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra duMaurier Pops Series (April 10-12, 1975), conducted by Kazuyoshi Akiyama with guest artist Oscar Peterson, piano. Piece is by Billy Strayhorn, orchestrated by Phil Nimmons.

Canadiana suite : orchestrated and arranged

File contains the score and parts for Phil Nimmons' arrangement of Oscar Peterson's Canadiana Suite for Nimmons 'N' Nine Plus Six and Oscar Peterson. File also includes the score and parts for a version with five saxophones.

Go trane : music for jazz ensemble

File includes score for the "Snowball Safari," a Canadian Forces Special on CBC radio, recorded on a pre-Christmas tour to Alert, North West Terriotires and the American base at Thule, Greenland, with Vanda King, Ray St. German, Donna Ramsay, Phil Nimmons, Roy Warhurst, and the Ted Kemar Band.

Home : music for jazz ensemble : music for jazz ensemble

File includes score for the "Snowball Safari," a Canadian Forces Special on CBC radio, recorded on a pre-Christmas tour to Alert, North West Terriotires and the American base at Thule, Greenland, with Vanda King, Ray St. German, Donna Ramsay, Phil Nimmons, Roy Warhurst, and the Ted Kemar Band.

Work song : music for jazz ensemble : music for jazz ensemble

File includes score for the "Snowball Safari," a Canadian Forces Special on CBC radio, recorded on a pre-Christmas tour to Alert, North West Terriotires and the American base at Thule, Greenland, with Vanda King, Ray St. German, Donna Ramsay, Phil Nimmons, Roy Warhurst, and the Ted Kemar Band.

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