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Part of Henry Frost fonds
Item is a digitized copy of the microfilm of Henry Frost's manual in three parts: Time ; Melody or Succession of Sounds according to Pitch ; Expression or Force and Delivery of Sounds.
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Part of Henry Frost fonds
Item is a digitized copy of the microfilm of Henry Frost's manual in three parts: Time ; Melody or Succession of Sounds according to Pitch ; Expression or Force and Delivery of Sounds.
Interview with Andrew Adridge conducted by Rosemonde Desjardins
Item is a video recorded interview between Rosemonde Desjardins (interviewer, representative of FoMARA) and Andrew Adridge (interviewee). Andrew Adridge is a Guyanese-Canadian vocal performer, and a graduate from the University of Toronto opera program. He works as the Operations Associate for Opera.ca, and is the Co-Founder of Opera InReach, an initiative aimed at examining the civi impact of opera, creating an authentic Canadian identity for it, and engaging the next generation of performers with equitable and diverse digital programming and mentorship. Andrew and Rosemonde's conversation covers topics including tokenization and diversity, the arts, Black Lives Matter, and systemic discrimination.
Interview with Andrew Balfour conducted by Hillary Chu
Item is a video recorded interview between Hillary Chu (interviewer, representative of FoMARA) and Andrew Balfour (interviewee). Andrew Balfour is a Cree composer, conductor, singer, and sound designer whose works include choral, instrumental, and orchestral music. As a result of the Sixties Scoop, Andrew was raised in a non-Indigenous family in Alberta. Today he is a highly sought-after composer known for fusing Classical music traditions with Indigenous texts and themes to highlight the unsettling sociopolitical pressures and commentary that have surrounded Indigenous peoples in Canada for many years. Andrew and Hillary's conversation covers topics including education, equitable access to opportunities, violence against Indigienous peoples, and systemic discrimination. Trigger warning: the interview includes discussion of Residential Schools, and mentions of addiction.
Part of Michael Colgrass fonds
Subseries consists of audio and video recordings of Michael Colgrass' workshops, including workshops at Ohio State University and the University of Florida; John Grinder hypnosis with Michel Colgrass in New York City (January 31, 1982); rehearsals with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band for The Winds of Nagual (April 21, 1986); Excellence in Performance workshops (March 7, 1987; July 12, 1988; July 1990; and July 13, 1992); composer's symposium at the University of New Mexico, including performances of Fantasy-Variations, Memento, and Flashbacks (1989); and videos of Michael Colgrass and Hartford Professor Glen Adsit teaching graphic notation.
Interview with Beverley McKiver conducted by Elizabeth Robinson
Item is a video recorded interview between Elizabeth Robinson (interviewer, representative of the U of T Music Library) and Beverley McKiver (interviewee). Beverley McKiver is a music teacher, composer, accompanist, and performer based in Ottawa, Ontario. Beverley's compositions have been performed at Native Earth Performing Arts, Jumblies Theatre, and Soundstreams. In 2020 she premiered a suite of piano solos representing the provincial and territorial emblems, which she composed as a result of a Digital Originals grant from the Canada Council. Beverley and Elizabeth's conversation covers topics including economic disparity, music pedagogy, and violence towards Indigenous communities. Trigger warning: this interview includes discussion of Residential Schools.
Interview with Bruce A. Russell conducted by Elizabeth Robinson
Item is a video recorded interview between Elizabeth Robinson (interviewer, representative of the U of T Music Library) and Bruce A. Russell (interviewee). Bruce A. Russell, (aka Ibrahim El Mahboob) is a composer and self-taught pianist living and working in Toronto. He studied at York University with James Tenney and Phillip Werren, and has composed music for the Madawaska String Quartet, Modetn Times Stage Company, and McMaster dancers and choreographers Pan Johnson and Tracy Renee Stafford. Bruce is particularly interested in 20th and 21st century music, especially posminimalism, and music of the African diaspora, including notated and non-notated forms. Bruce and Elizabeth's conversation covers topics including tokenization, performative diversity, Black Lives Matter, racial politics, and police violence. Tigger warning: this interview includes discussion of discriminatory terminology used to classify Black people. The interview includes mentions of suicidal depression, mental health, and institutionalization.
John Francis Johnstone collection
Collection consists of reference materials relating to John Francis Johnstone's compositions for voice and piano, his family, and the performance of his songs after his death.
Johnstone, John Francis
Biographical material and photograph
Part of Victor Feldbrill fonds
Interview with Dr. Farzaneh Hemmasi conducted by Claire Latosinsky
Item is a video recorded interview between Claire Latosinsky (interviewer, representative of FoMARA) and Dr. Farzaneh Hemmasi (interviewee). Dr. Farzaneh Hemmasi (in Persian orthography فرزانه حمصی ) is as Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include Iranian popular music, the politics of popular culture, and transnationality. Her book, Tehrangeles Dreaming: Intimacy and Imagination in Southern California’s Iranian Pop Music, published in April 2020, examines the postrevolutionary pop music of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles as a site of transnational identity creation. She holds a doctorate from Columbia University and has held fellowships with the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Humanities Forum and Columbia University’s Middle East Institute as well as its Institute of Social and Economic Policy and Research. In the summer of 2020, Prof. Hemmasi was co-chair of the Faculty of Music’s Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (AREDI) Workgroup. Dr. Hemmasi and Claire's conversation covers topics including performative diversity, tokenization, music pedagogy, and Black Lives Matter.
Interview with Leighton Harrell conducted by Hillary Chu
Item is a video recorded interview between Rosemonde Desjardins (interviewer, representative of FoMARA) and Leighton Harrell (interviewee). Leighton Harrell is a bassist and composer from Raleigh, North Carolina, currently attending the University of Toronto's Jazz Performance program. Leighton has held a biweekly residency at Poetry Jazz Cafe with his quartet since 2019. He has also performed at venues such as The Toronto Jazz Festival, the Kensington Market Jazz Festival, and Toronto Meridian Centre for the Arts. As a composer and artist, Leighton draws inspiration from hymns and spirituals, folk music, and various traditions of Black American Music. Leighton and Hillary's conversation covers topics including Black AMerican Music, colonialism, cultural appropriation, performative diversity, and music pedagogy.
Fonds consists of the professional and personal records of composer Michael Colgrass. The collection includes manuscripts of his compositions; administrative and financial documents relating to commissions with orchestras, performers, and publishers; and materials generated from the performance of these compositions (including recordings, programs, reviews, and program notes). Other records relate to workshops that Colgrass led, particularly his Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) workshops and Colgrass' writings, including poetry, articles, manuscripts and notes for his books, and correspondence with friends and colleagues.
Colgrass, Michael
Collection of interviews with BIPOC musicians
Collection consists of 9 recorded interviews, both audio and video. The interviews were held by members of the design team for the exhibit Polyphony: Diversity in Music, and feature students and faculty from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music and musicians based in Ottawa, Ontario; Toronto, Ontario; and Regina, Saskatchewan. Interviewers used questions to help the interviewers share their experiences with diversity in music. Questions included whether they identified with current categories in racial discourse (i.e. BIPOC), whether their culture or identity has impacted their opportunities, and what advice they would offer to emerging BIPOC musicians. Themes within the interviews cover a broad range of topics, including systemic discrimination, imposter syndrome, racism, identity, and music pedagogy.
University of Toronto Music Library
Interview with Dr. Melissa Morgan conducted by Claire Latosinsky
Item is a video recorded interview between Claire Latosinsky (interviewer, representative of FoMARA) and Dr. Melissa Morgan (interviewee). Dr. Melissa Morgan is the Assistant Professor of Choral Music in the department of Media, Arts, and Performance at the University of Regina, where she conducts the Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, in addition to teaching courses in vocal diction and choral conducting. Previously, she was the Pfeifer Memorial Chair of Music at Luther College High School, and was founder and artistic director of the former community ensemble, Prairie Chamber Choir. Dr. Morgan holds a doctorate of Music Performance in Choral Conducting from the University of Toronto, and is also an Associate of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music in piano, voice, and flute. Dr. Morgan and Claire's conversation covers topics including access to information, music pedagogy, and racism.
Interview with Ricardo Ferro conducted by Rosemonde Desjardins
Item is a video recorded interview between Rosemonde Desjardins (interviewer, representative of FoMARA) and Ricardo Ferro (interviewee). Ricardo Ferro is a Venezuelan-Canadian composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Toronto, Ontario. As an emerging composer, Ricardo has written music for and worked with North American ensembles and performers such as the Calidore String Quartet, Oakville Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Younggun Kim. He has written award-winning music for film and theatre for the Sundeis Film Fastival in Boston and the National Theatre School Festival in Canada. In 2019, Ricarod co-founded the Green Room Sound Collective, a contemporary music organization dedicated to the creation and performance of new dramatic and multimedia works of music, and is currently their artistic director. Ricardo is currently pursuing a degree in composition at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Ricardo and Rosemonde's conversation covers topics including eurocentrism in music, music pedagogy, Black Lives Matter, and representation.
Interview with Tara Kannangara conducted by Hillary Chu
Item is a video recorded interview between Hillary Chu (interviewer, representative of FoMARA) and Tara Kannangara (interviewee). Tara Kannangara is a vocalist and instrumentalist known for her diverse sound. She is a Juno-nominated artist, and holds a degree in Jazz studies from the Unviersity of Toronto. Tara has performed across North America at venues including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., and New York City's Jazz Gallery. Tara is currently a sessional teacher at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Music's Jazz program. Tara and Hillary's conversation covers topics including assimilation, gender disparity, music pedagogy, racial inequity, and systemic discrimination.
Programs, posters, and other ephemera
Part of Gallery 345 fonds
Series consists of programs and posters from concerts held at Gallery 345, as well as thank you cards and notes from performers, and building plans for the gallery space and building (345 Souraren Ave., Toronto, Ontario). Series also includes a USB thumb drive (173 MB) with archived files from the Gallery 345 website, including performance announcements, program information, and performer biographies.
Family records and correspondence
Series consists of copies of photographs and documents pertaining to Johnstone's family. Documents include correspondence between Mary F. Williamson and Helmut Kallmann of the National Library of Canada; a copy of the petition for divorce filed by Catherine (McGregor) Johnstone against her husband John Francis Johnstone, which was later withdrawn (January 8, 1979); a copy of an article in the Toronto Star (November 26, 1927) regarding Amelia Hart and her seven husbands (Johnstone was the fourth); a copy of a letter from Mary F. Williamson to Professor Carl Morey at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto regarding Johnstone and performances of his songs; a copy of Johnstone's obituary (February 25, 1913); and a copy of scanned portraits of Johnstone. The series also consists of electronic records, including scanned images from the Johnstone family photo album (ca. 1900).
Personal and professional records
Part of Victor Feldbrill fonds
Series consists of correspondence relating to Victor Feldbrill's conducting career, and other personal and family records.
Series consists of programs and recordings of events hosted by the Faculty of Music during the 2020-2021 concert season including faculty, student, and guest artists as well as ongoing concert series and faculty ensembles. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, none of these events occurred in person to a live audience. Some were pre-recorded and others were live-streamed from one of the Faculty's two concert halls, Walter Hall and MacMillan Theatre.
Part of Michael Colgrass fonds
Series consists of professional portraits of Michael Colgrass, as well as photographs from workshops, concerts, and rehearsals, and family photographs. Series includes photographs of Colgrass in Stuttgart when he was a timpanist with the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra (1955-1956); from his time in Copenhagen for the performance of his Rhapsodic Fantasy by the Danish Radio Orchestra conducted by Tamas Vetö (1965); from his Fort Wayne Residency (1972); of his rehearsals with the Canadian Brass for Flashbacks (1979); from a production of Colgrass' "Something's gonna happen" at Duggan Jr. High School in Edmonton, Alberta (1982); from rehearsals of Chaconne with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andrew Davis (1984); neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) workshops, particularly at the Dynamic Learning Center at NLPU in Santa Cruz, California (1987); workshop at University of New Mexico (1988); at Longmeadow High School and Springfield Public School in Massachusetts (1992); University of Manitoba workshop (1997); and Winona Drive School workshop (1999).
Master class with Lawrence Brownlee, tenor : art song master class
File consists of recordings and the program for master class led by Lawrence Brownlee, tenor, as the John R. Stratton Visitor in Music (October 6-8, 2020). Performances were recorded in Walter Hall and live-streamed on the Faculty of Music's YouTube channel.
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Master class with Lawrence Brownlee, tenor : opera master class
File consists of recordings from the master class led by Lawrence Brownlee, tenor, as the John R. Stratton Visitor in Music (October 6-8, 2020). Performances were recorded in Walter Hall and live-streamed on the Faculty of Music's YouTube channel.
Performers: Sandra Horst, Andrea Grant, piano
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Master class with Lawrence Brownlee, tenor : bel canto master class
File consists of recordings from the master class led by Lawrence Brownlee, tenor, as the John R. Stratton Visitor in Music (October 6-8, 2020). Performances were recorded in Walter Hall and live-streamed on the Faculty of Music's YouTube channel.
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Master class with Lawrence Brownlee, tenor : question and answer period
File consists of recordings from the question and answer period with Lawrence Brownlee, tenor, as the John R. Stratton Visitor in Music (October 6-8, 2020). Event recorded in Walter Hall and live-streamed on the Faculty of Music's YouTube channel.
Graham Johnson : lecture on Franz Schubert : John R. Stratton visitor in music
File consists of a recording of the event, which included Johnson's lecture and voice and piano duos from the Faculty of Music. The event was broadcast on YouTube.
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Art song master classes with Denyce Graves
File consists of a program from the master classes, which were livestreamed on the Faculty of Music's YouTube channel. Denyce Graves was a John R. Stratton Visitor in Music.
U of T Opera presents : A little night music
File consists of a program from the concert, which (unless otherwise indicated) took place in MacMillan Theatre.
Performers: Sandra Horst, conductor ; Russell Braun, narrator ; Michael Albano, Mario Pachevo, directors ; Andrea Grant, Vladimir Soloviev, piano ; Wesley McKenzie, set, lighting, and projection design ; Lisa Magill, costume design ; James Bolton, hair and makeup ; Christina Bell, producer ; Banana Camera (Ken Ng, Dave Kennedy), filming ; Kai Masaoka, audio technician ; Dave Kennedy, editing.
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File contains a program and recordings from event. Recorded in Walter Hall
Performers: U of T 12tet ; Terry Promane, musical director.
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Mansfield park / Jonathan Dove
File consists of a program for the University of Toronto Opera production of Mansfield Park by Jonathan Dove, libretto by Alasdair Middleton. The opera was scheduled for 4 performances (March 12-15) in MacMillan Theatre but the March 14 and 15 performances were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performers: Sandra Horst, conductor ; Tim Albery, director ; Michelle Tracey, set design ; Lisa Magill, costume design ; Wesley McKenzie, lighting and video design ; John Sharpe, surtitles ; Kristin McCollum, stage manager ; Kate Carver, assistant conductor ; Mario Pacheco, assistant director ; Ardavan Taraporewala, assistant stage manager ; Brandon Tran, Benjamin Zsoldos, repetiteurs.
Jazz showcase featuring Mike Murley and Hannah Barstow
File consists of a recording and program for the recital, which was part of the Summer Thursdays at Noon series, hosted by Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone and recent graduate of the Faculty of Music (MMus 2020). The series was streamed online over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performers: The North (Mike Murley, saxophone ; David Braid, piano ; Johnny Aman, bass ; Anders Mogensen, drums ; Percy Pursglove, trumpet, flugelhorn) ; Hannah Barstow Trio
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File consists of a recording of the recital, which was part of the Summer Thursdays at Noon series, hosted by Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone and recent graduate of the Faculty of Music (MMus 2020). The series was streamed online over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performers: Tariq Harb, guitar
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File consists of a recording of the recital, which was part of the Summer Thursdays at Noon series, hosted by Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone and recent graduate of the Faculty of Music (MMus 2020). The series was streamed online over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performers: Leslie Newman, flute
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File consists of a recording of the recital, which was part of the Summer Thursdays at Noon series, hosted by Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone and recent graduate of the Faculty of Music (MMus 2020). The series was streamed online over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performers: Gryphon Trio (Annalee Patipatanakoon ; Roman Borys ; Jamie Parker)
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Russell Braun and Carolyn Maule
File consists of a recording of the recital, which was part of the Summer Thursdays at Noon series, hosted by Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone and recent graduate of the Faculty of Music (MMus 2020). The series was streamed online over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Performers: Russell Braun, baritone ; Carolyn Maule, piano
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Festival of song presents Songs of hope and comfort
File consists of a program from the concert, which featured pre-recorded performances by U of T Music Students, under the guidance of Steven Blier, guest coach and a John R. Stratton Visitor in Music. The concert was streamed on YouTube.
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Vocalini : a portrait of our graduating students
File consists of program from of the concert, which featured pre-recorded performances by 4th-year performance students in the Voice Studies program. The concert was streamed on YouTube.
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Celebrating our diversity : the road home
File consists of a program from the concert, presented by Voice Studies at the University of Toronto. The concert was broadcast online.
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Master class with Joyce DiDonata : historical performance and opera students
File consists of a recording of the master class, which was streamed on the Faculty of Music YouTube channel. Joyce DiDonata was a John R. Stratton Visitor in Music.
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File consists of the pre-recorded performance.
Performers: Alex Hetherington, mezzo-soprano ; Dakota Scott-Digout, piano
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Vocalis 1: What's new with you?
File consists of a program from a concert by master's and doctoral level singers, which was broadcast on the Faculty of Music YouTube channel.
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Vocalis 2 : Sing the body electric : Expanding your performance frontiers
File consists of a program from a concert that featured master's and doctoral level singers.
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Vocalis 3: Music to the Distanced Beloved
File consists of a program from a concert that featured master's and doctoral level singers.
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Joyce El-Khoury : Riki Turofsky master class in voice
File consists of a program from a master class led by Joyce El-Khoury, the Riki Turofsky Master Class in Voice.
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Now and then : a celebration of the Broadway musical
File consists of a program from the concert, which featured singers from the Faculty of Music under the guidance of guest coach Beau Dixon. The concert was broadcast on the Faculty of Music YouTube channel.
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U of T Opera spotlight on diversity
File consists of a program from the concert, rescheduled from March 26, 2021, which was curated by Korin Thomas-Smith.
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Letter from Mozart : with artist video by Ray Ferris
Part of Michael Colgrass fonds
File consists of a video file with art created by Ray Ferris. Recording by Joanne Kong, harpsichord and piano, and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project conducted by Gil Rose from the CD Side by Side (BMOP sound 1064, April 2019).
Workshops and other educational appearances
Part of Michael Colgrass fonds
Series consists of notes and scripts used for various workshops led by Michael Colgrass, and select recordings of these workshops.
Subseries consists of concerts, master classes, guest lectures, and other events by faculty members of the Faculty of Music and other guest artists.
Biographical information and personal memorabilia
Part of Michael Colgrass fonds
Series consists of miscellaneous memorabilia and biographical information pertaining to Michael Colgrass, including Ulla Colgrass' speech for the celebration of Michael Colgrass at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music (2019); biographies of Michael Colgrass and lists of his works and recordings; letters saved as "Ego boosters"; Michael Colgrass' first passport; a "Wanted" poster for Michael Colgrass; astrological charts for the Colgrass family; humorous drawings and writings; and a certificate for the "Michael Colgrass" star from the International Star Registry.
Series also includes videos from Colgrass' 85th birthday party (2017), obituaries, sympathy notes from friends and colleagues following his death, and videos from the Michael Colgrass Life Celebration Party held at Walter Hall, University of Toronto Faculty of Music (November 2019).
Subseries consists of programs from performances presented by University of Toronto Opera.