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Subseries consists of materials relating to the selection of repertoire for Esprit Orchestra, including correspondence, and music rental materials. Subseries also includes a summary list of Esprit repertoire (current to November 2006), which lists repertoire by composers and includes each composer's nationality, work's duration, number of repeat performance by Esprit, and whether the performance was a world premiere, Esprit commission, Canadian premiere, and/or North American premiere. Subseries also includes a list of repertoire performed by Esprit at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (1986-2009), listed by concert, and statistical information (1982-1998) regarding Esprit's repertoire.

Subseries consists of rehearsal schedules for Esprit Orchestra and guest artists, including rehearsal times and places, and dress rehearsals.

Subseries consists of contracts, correspondence, and agreements with musicians and the Toronto Musicians' Association (TMA) for performances and recording sessions by Esprit Orchestra. Subseries includes contracts for regular orchestra members, guest artists, and agreements for collaborations with other groups, including the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO), Les Événements du neuf, National Youth Orchestra, Association Musique Actuelle de Québec (AMAQ), Canadian Opera Company (COC), and Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ).

Subseries consists of correspondence, rehearsal schedules, lists of performers, lists of complimentary tickets, and other notes created in the planning of individual concerts in Esprit Orchestra's regular, subscription series.

Subseries consists of meeting agendas, minutes, reports from various other committees, and correspondence from the Board of Directors of Esprit Orchestra (initially named Esprit Contemporain). Subseries also includes drafts of of the Directors' Manual and By-Laws.

Subseries consists of meeting agendas and minutes for the Executive Committee of Esprit Orchestra. The Executive Committee was made up of the President, Past President, 2 Vice Presidents, Corporate Secretary, and Treasurer. The Committee was established (along with committees for Finance, Management and Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Volunteer, Program, Education, and Nominating) in an amendment to Esprit Orchestra's By-Laws (1989).

Subseries consists of minutes from meetings of the Corporate Development Committee regarding corporate sponsorship for Esprit Orchestra.

Subseries consists of other significant financial documents and correspondence, including Esprit Orchestra's registration as a charitable organization, effective September 13, 1985, under the name "The Esprit Contemporain Orchestra/L'Orchestre Esprit Contemporain."

Subseries consists of the contents of two binders maintained by the music director of Esprit Orchestra Alex Pauk, which include: marketing materials, concert season press releases, profiles of the orchestra, lists of commissions and repertoire, a discography, information on the Towards a Living Art (TALA) program, tour information, notes and schedules for venues and rehearsals, budgets, special projects, and fundraising information. Subseries also includes copies of and notes for Pauk's Music Director reports (1987-1993) to the Board of Directors.

Subseries consists of minutes, notes, and a draft communications plan for the 2004-2005 concert season. The Communications Committee was established (along with the Executive Committee and committees for Finance, Management and Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Education, Volunteer, Program, and Nominating) in an amendment to Esprit Orchestra's By-Laws (1989).

Subseries consists of copies of the Education Committee's reports to the Board of Directors, particularly as pertains to the Towards a Living Art (TALA) program. The Committee was established (along with the Executive Committee and committees for Finance, Management and Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Volunteer, Program, and Nominating) in an amendment to Esprit Orchestra's By-Laws (1989).

Subseries consists of correspondence, notes, three-year plans and draft mission and vision statements for Esprit Orchestra. The Strategic Planning Committee was established (along with the Executive Committee and committees for Finance, Education, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Volunteer, Program, and Nominating) in an amendment to Esprit Orchestra's By-Laws (1989).

Subseries consists of records relating to fundraising events for and by Esprit Orchestra. Records include correspondence, ticket sale information, promotional materials, minutes and notes from the planning committee.

Fundraising events include: Sai Woo Fundraising Banquet (1988); Black Tie Bingo (1990-1994); Orford String Quartet fundraiser (February 22, 1991); Hard Times Barn Dance (1992); An evening with Jon Kimura Parker (May 6, 1994); A private evening of music with Ofra Harnoy (May 1995); Midsummer night's garden party (June 21, 1995); An evening with Richard Margison (April 1, 1996); Bravo! fundraisers (1997-1999); Hogg's Hollow fundraiser (1999); and Hogtown goes Motown (2005).

Subseries consists of audited and unaudited year-end financial statements for Esprit Orchestra: 1986, 1988 (including financial statements for the Esprit Orchestra Olympic Tour), 1991-1993, 1994 (draft only), 1995 (fax copy, unaudited), 1996-2008, 2009 (draft only), 2011, 2012 (draft only), 2014 (draft only), 2019 (analysis of financial statement only).

Subseries consists of financial ledgers for Esprit Orchestra from the early years of the organization. Subseries also includes a sample set of musicians' cost sheets (anonymized) for the 2002-2003 concert season.

Subseries consists of minutes and summaries from meetings of the Marketing Committee. The Committee was established (along with the Executive Committee and committees for Finance, Management and Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Fundraising, Volunteer, Program, and Nominating) in an amendment to Esprit Orchestra's By-Laws (1989).

Subseries consists of agendas, meetings minutes, and related correspondence for the Special Events Committee of the Esprit Orchestra.

Subseries consists of administrative records pertaining to personnel, planning cycle for the fiscal year, and tenancy agreements regarding Esprit Orchestra's office space. Personnel records include job descriptions and related correspondence, and contracts for paid and volunteer positions within the Esprit Orchestra administration, including president, operations manager, special projects, general manager, music director and conductor, and executive director.

Subseries consists of budgets for Esprit Orchestra's operations and concert seasons.

Subseries consists of reports to and correspondence with various funding agencies that supported the regular operations of Esprit Orchestra, in addition to various special projects, including education initiatives, composer commissions, recording projects, professional development activities, and marketing and outreach. Esprit Orchestra is financially supported by public sector sources, including the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, the Trillium Foundation, and the Toronto Arts Council; private sector foundations and donations from individuals and corporations; fundraising events; and revenue from performances, recordings, and broadcasts.

This subseries consists of files from the following funding agencies:

• Canada Council, or Canada Arts Council (1983-2012)
• Lieutenant Governor's Award (1992-2003)
• Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto (1983-1998)
• Ontario Arts Council (1984-2011)
• Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture (1984, 1987-1989)
• Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation (1992-1999)
• Ontario Ministry of Culture and Communications (1988-1992)
• Ontario Trillium Foundation (2000-2012)
• Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada or SOCAN (1990-2011)
• Suncor (1983-1985, 1990-1994, 1997-1998, 2006-2008)
• Toronto Arts Council (1986-2011).

Subseries consists of contracts, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and promotional photographs of staff and faculty of the Opera Division at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music.

This subseries consists of personal communication tools used by Blissymbolics users and includes Blissymbol books and boards.

This subseries consists of various commemorative items for Blissymbolics and BCI.

This subseries contains slides depicting Blissymbol instructional materials, BCI history, and student and teacher photographs, as well as associated textual and object materials.

This subseries contains various resources for Bliss users in non-English languages and Blissymbols, including Bliss product lists, pamphlets for communication devices, religious texts, and safety handbooks.

This subseries contains non-English correspondence pertaining to Blissymbols and includes attached material such as Blissymbol working documents, teaching materials, and children's stories in Blissymbols and German language

This subseries contains children's stories written in Blissymbols, some with translations in various non-English languages. Materials include professionally bound hardcover and softcover books, in addition to spiralbound and stapled booklets.

This subseries contains Blissymbol boards and stamps for the purpose of communication with translations in various non-English languages.

This subseries contains various Blissymbol dictionaries, teaching materials, symbol sheets, workbooks, and guides in Blissymbolics and non-English languages.

This subseries contains copies of Charles K. Bliss's books and various publications.

This subseries contains materials relating to the legal case between Blissymbolics Communication International - Canada and Charles K. Bliss regarding the usage and licensing of Blissymbols.

This subseries includes copies of affiliate agreements and correspondence with affiliates of BCIC from across the globe. It includes organizations in the United States, Finland, France, Hungary, Australia and more.

Series consists of programs for concerts that Elizabeth Benson Guy performed in, attended, or collected the program from.

Subseries contains records from Derek Holman's career in education, conducting, composition, and performance, including his time with the Bishop Strachan School, Canadian Children's Opera Chorus, Church of St. Simon the Apostle, Concord Singers, Croydon Bach Society, Croydon Parish Church, Grace Church-on-the-Hill, Royal School of Church Music, St. Thomas' Church Choir, University of London, and the University of Toronto. The subseries includes correspondence, photographs, contracts and agreements, assorted writings, lecture notes, and programs.

Subseries consists of original compositions by Derek Holman.

Subseries consists of manuscripts for Derek Holman's arrangements and realizations of music written by other composers.

Subseries contains records from Derek Holman's student years, including materials from his time at Truro School, Royal Academy of Music, and the University of London.

Subseries consists of certificates and related documents, including photographs and correspondence, for awards and degrees that Derek Holman received, including his Doctor of Music from the University of London, honorary Doctor of Sacred Letters from the University of Trinity College, Order of Canada, and Canadian citizenship.

Subseries consists of programs, posters, and reviews for performances by Derek Holman and of compositions by Holman.

Subseries consists of music written by other composers and either collected by Derek Holman for reference purposes, or sent to Holman as a gift and/or for his feedback.

Subseries consists of titled and untitled sketches for Derek Holman's compositions.

Subseries consists of Derek Holman's earliest compositions, written when he was a child (up to age 16).

Sub-series consists of typed and handwritten notes, organized by books of the Bible (Old Testament), detailing illuminations, illustrations, and other details of each book from various versions of the Bible that were examined. Many files also include a typed manuscript detailing the findings. Some files also include photocopies of reference material.

Sub-series consists of type- and hand-written lists of Bibles held at various repositories, with detailed notes on bindings, illustrations, illuminations, and other elements.