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Item is a recording of a performance at the Guelph Spring Festival featuring John Beckwith, piano, harmonium; Dianne Aitken, flute; Betty Meng, oboe; Jeffrey McFadden, guitar; and David Ferry, Kyra Harper, Tara Samuel, and Fraser McGregor, actors.

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 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.

Item is a recording from a concert in Walter Hall at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music entitled "John Beckwith at 80: A Celebratory Concert and Party." This piece was performed by the Beckwith Chorale, conducted by Wayne Riddell.

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

File consists of programs, newspaper clippings, and photographs from various events celebrating John Beckwith's 80th birthday, including concerts at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music and the Institute for Canadian Music (ICM).

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 an arrangement by John Beckwith of a piece by J.P. Clarke (1852). The arrangement was for the "Musical Toronto: A Concert Party" program at Roy Thomson Hall (June 20, 1984) as part of the Toronto International Festival. Arranged for harmonium with SATB chorus.

File consists of an article by John Beckwith for Opera in Canada magazine, initially titled "A Canadian composer's view of opera." The article was published under the title "Let's seek a recipe for Canadian opera."

File consists of John Beckwith's notes, correspondence from the University Women's Club North York (UWCNY), and a copy of the program for Beckwith's lecture at UWCNY (May 28, 1986).

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, somer
2. Merciles beauté
3. Compleynt to his purs
4. Gentilesse.

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

Item is a recording of the premiere performance by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Arpad Joo, with Robert Aitken, flute.

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 Syrinx
2. Narcissus and echo
3. Orpheus and Eurydice.

Item is a recording by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, conducted by Yeh Tsung with Robert Aitken, flute.

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 consists of a copy of a review by John Beckwith of the International Federation of Music Students (IFMS) 1950 symposium (March 8-11, 1950), which was held at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto.

File consists of correspondence relating to a paper that John Beckwith presented at the "Hello out there! : Canada's new music in the world, 1950-85" conference in Toronto (October 31 - November 2, 1986).

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

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

File consists of a copy of the final edit for the recording released by Opening Day Records, recorded February 28-29, 2000 at Humbercrest United Church, Toronto. Musicians included The Beckwith Ensemble (John Beckwith, piano, harmonium; Lisa Lindo, soprano; Darryl Edwards, tenor; Dianne Aitken, flute, piccolo; David Greenberg, violin; Trevor Tureski, percussion). Research, arrangements, and musical direction by John Beckwith. File includes Beckwith's annotated draft of the liner notes.

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

Item is a recording of the premiere performance at Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Ontario by the Elmer Iseler Singers, conducted by Elmer Iseler with the Canadian Brass, and Hugh McLean, organ.

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

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

File consists of the manuscript scores and parts for music selected and transcribed by John Beckwith as part of the "Heritage Celebration" program at Music at Sharon (July 9, 1983). The selections were:

• March (Lady of the Lake) and Quick-step : for oboe, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello, and bass (optional) / Anonymous (Doan manuscript)
• Anthem and duet (Psalm 134) : for soprano and alto duet with oboe, bassoon, organ, violin, viola, cello, and SATB chorus / Anonymous (Coates manuscript)
• Hymn : Shirland : for SATB chorus and organ / Samuel Stanley (Doan part-book, Coates collection)
• Two hymns from Colonial Harmonist / Mark Burnham:
  • Resurrection : for SATB a cappella
  • Hermitage : for clarinet in A (optional), bassoon, viola, cello, bass (optional), and SATB chorus
• Hymn : St. Ann's : for oboe, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello, organ, and SATB chorus / William Croft
• Glee : Melting airs : for TTBB chorus a cappella / William Hayes
• Three dances / Anonymous (Coates manuscript)
  • Drops of brandy : for bassoon, piano or harmonium, violin, viola, and cello
  • Buy a broom : for bassoon, horn, piano, and cello
  • Bath waltz : for oboe, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, and cello
• Two songs / traditional Irish
  • The Harp that once thro' Tara's halls : for baritone solo with horn, violin, viola, and cello / text by Thomas Moore
  • The Girl I left behind me : for tenor solo with oboe, bassoon, piano/harmonium, violin, viola, and cello
• Joshua. The Great Jehovah is our awful theme : for oboe, bassoon, horn, organ, violin, viola, cello, and SATB chorus / G.F. Handel.

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

Item is a recording from a concert presented by Musikon at Saint Mary's University Art Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Performers were Glen Coolen, Highland pipes; D'Arcy Gray, percussion; Jennifer Jones, Celeste Jankowksi, Anne Simons, violins; Susan Sayle, Isabelle Fournier, violas; Hilary Brown, violoncello; Max Kaspar, contrabass; and Bob Bauer, conductor.

Item is a recording from a concert by New Music Concerts titled "Pioneers! Oh Pioneers!," which included the premiere performance of John Beckwith's A New Pibroch, commissioned by NMC. Performers were Michael Grey, Highland pipes ; Trevor Tureski, percussion ; Fujiko Imajishi, Annalee Patpatanakoon, Jennifer Thompson, violins ; Jeewon Kim, Javier Portero, violas ; David Hetherington, cello ; Roberto Occhipinti, bass; and Robert Aitken, conductor.

Item is a recording of the premiere performance at a New Music Concerts' (NMC) concert, as broadcast on the CBC radio program "Two New Hours" on June 29, 2003. Item includes a radio interview with John Beckwith. Performers were Michael Grey, Highland pipes ; Trevor Tureski, percussion ; Fujiko Imajishi, Annalee Patpatanakoon, Jennifer Thompson, violins ; Jeewon Kim, Javier Portero, violas ; David Hetherington, cello ; Roberto Occhipinti, bass; and Robert Aitken, conductor. Broadcast

File contains sketch materials, programs, and reviews.

File consists of manuscript parts for "A Song of Deliverance" by Sir Ernest MacMillan. This piece was included in the "Canada's Scottish Heritage" program at Music at Sharon (July 12, 1986). Arranged for B-flat clarinet, horn, percussion and SATB chorus.

Item is a video recording of an event at the Arts and Letters Club honouring John Beckwith on his 90th birthday. The event featured excerpts from his operas The Shivaree, Night Blooming Cereus, Crazy to Kill, and Taptoo! as performed by the University of Toronto Opera Division.

File consists of correspondence regarding John Beckwith's article and a copy of the French publication of MusiCanada, which included Beckwith's translated article "Fausses images de la musique canadienne: projetées sur la scène international" (July-August 1969).

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

Item is a recording of a performance by Izabella Buddi, Eunji Park, flutes ; Peter Stoll, Karen Dawson, clarinets, which took place in Walter Hall (February 11, 2005).

File consists of a copy of the manuscript score and parts for an arrangement by John Beckwith of a song with text by Robert Burns. This arrangement was included in the "Canada's Scottish Heritage" program at Music at Sharon (July 12, 1986). Arranged for two violin, viola, cello, bass, and SATB chorus.

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

Item is a recording from a concert presented by the Women's Musical Club of Toronto in Walter Hall at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Performers were Mélisande Corriveau, Alison Melville, recorders ; Margaret Little, Susie Napper, viole da gamba.

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.

Item is a recording of the premiere performance by Danise Ferguson, cello and Peter Higham, guitar.

Item is a recording of a performance by Peter Higham, guitar and Danise Ferguson, cello at Mount Allison University.

Item is a recording of a performance by Peter Higham, guitar and Danise Ferguson, cello at the University of Moncton.

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.