La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association Records
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
Copyright 2005, 2019
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
spcoll@ucsd.edu
Descriptive Summary
Languages:
English
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association Records
Identifier/Call Number: MSS 0472
Physical Description:
3 Linear feet
(3 record cartons)
Date (inclusive): 1955-1998
Abstract: Records of the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra & Chorus Association (later the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Association),
consisting largely of correspondence of the organization's officers, Board records, subject files and publicity. Materials
include committee records, board meeting minutes, membership lists, printed programs, and a small number of photographs.
Scope and Content of Collection
Records of the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra & Chorus Association (later the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Association),
consisting largely of correspondence of the organization's officers, Board records, subject files and publicity. Materials
include committee records, board meeting minutes, membership lists, printed programs, and a small number of photographs.
Arranged in four series: 1) CORRESPONDENCE, 2) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATION, 3) SUBJECT FILES, and 4) PUBLICATIONS.
Administrative History
The La Jolla Civic Orchestra was founded in November 1954 by Peter Nicoloff, a violinist with a distinguished career in Europe.
The La Jolla Civic Orchestra Association was incorporated in California on December 4, 1957. The Orchestra's mission was to
advance public knowledge and appreciation of music. Thirteen years later, in 1967, the Orchestra added a permanent chorus
and became the La Jolla Civic Orchestra and Chorus Association.
In 1972, the organization was renamed the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association to reflect its association
with the newly-formed Department of Music at the University of California, San Diego. The University helped to increase and
improve both the Orchestra's repertoire and size, providing new rehearsal space as well as new student musicians. The Orchestra,
composed of musicians from the local area, UCSD students and faculty, is funded primarily by membership donations. Administration
is carried out by a board of directors who serve on a volunteer basis. In 1994, the Orchestra's name changed to the La Jolla
Symphony and Chorus Association.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Preferred Citation
La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association Records, MSS 472. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego.
Acquisition Information
Acquired 1985, 2019
OFF-SITE STORAGE
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association
La Jolla Civic Orchestra and Chorus Association -- Archives
CORRESPONDENCE
Scope and Content of Series
Series 1) CORRESPONDENCE: Primarily internal letters to or from various board members, documenting the Orchestra's activities
and growth from 1965-1980. Arranged chronologically.
Box 1, Folder 1-4
Correspondence
1960, 1965-1980
Box 1, Folder 5
Correspondence - Internal
1967-1991
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATION
Scope and Content of Series
Series 2) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATION: Meeting minutes and related doucumentation (such as financial records, memoranda,
and agendas) reflecting management and strategic planning for the organization. Includes a small sampling of committee files
and grant applications with the city of San Diego.
Box 1, Folder 6-22
Board of Directors meeting minutes and documentation
1963, 1968-1989, 1992-1998
Box 1, Folder 23
Annual Meeting minutes
1971-1983
Box 1, Folder 25-27
Bylaws and constitution
1964-1972, 1993, 1997
Box 1, Folder 28
Resolution to create Friends Group
1997
Box 1, Folder 29
Vice-President's report
1978-1979
Box 1, Folder 30
Miscellaneous administrative notes
Box 1, Folder 31
Financial statements and reports
1972, 1988-1996
Box 1, Folder 33
Activities Committee
1969-1970
Box 2, Folder 1-2
Concert Committee
1991-1993
Box 2, Folder 3-5
Executive Board / Executive Committee meeting minutes and documentation
1973-1979, 1996-1998
Box 2, Folder 7
Nominating Committee
1970
Box 2, Folder 8
Organization and Support (Ad Hoc) Committee
1977-1978
Box 2, Folder 9
Publicity Committee
1976-1984
Box 2, Folder 10
Scholarship Fund Committee
1974
Box 2, Folder 11
Women's Committee
1965, 1980
Box 2, Folder 12-15
Grants with the City of San Diego
SUBJECT FILES
Scope and Content of Series
Series 3) SUBJECT FILES: Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Summary information about the Orchestra's past repertoires
and programs is located in the "Histories of the orchestra" file.
Box 2, Folder 16
American Symphony Orchestra League - Conference Reports
1964-1981
Box 2, Folder 20
Audition fliers
1993-1996
Box 2, Folder 21
Calendars of events and schedules
1972-1984
Box 2, Folder 23-24
Clippings (photocopied) - Publicity, programs, etc.
1955-1959
Box 2, Folder 25
COMBO (Combined Arts of San Diego)
1970
Box 2, Folder 27
Graves, Clifford L. - Reminiscences
1985
Box 2, Folder 29
Histories of the orchestra
General note
Includes "The First Twenty Years: A History of the La Jolla Civic-University Orchestra and Chorus Association," by Clifford
L. Graves; and a draft of a brochure with some historical summary, and Nee's response regarding the Association's relationship
with the UCSD Department of Music.
Box 2, Folder 30
Hudson, Martha. Anatomy of a "classic" orchestra
ca. 1995
Box 2, Folder 32
International Choral Kathaumixw
1992
Box 2, Folder 33
Jazz/Jazzart Festival
1978
Box 2, Folder 34
La Jolla Civic-University Symphony Day
1973
Box 2, Folder 35
La Jolla Fall Festival
1963-1964
Box 2, Folder 38
Membership lists
1967-1970, 1976-1979
Box 2, Folder 40
The Mother of Us All - Publicity plan
1991
Box 2, Folder 42
Musicians' Union contracts (Local 325, A.F. of M.)
1962-1966
Box 2, Folder 45
Photographs of performances
Box 2, Folder 46
Photographs of performers
1993-1996
General note
Includes portraits of Chase and Nee.
Box 2, Folder 47
Prometheus production notes
1987
Box 2, Folder 48-49
Questionnaire responses - Chorus and symphony
undated
Box 2, Folder 50
Rosters - Officers
1973-1983
Box 2, Folder 51
Rosters - Orchestra
1980-1983
Box 2, Folder 52
UC San Diego Department of Music - Operating relationship
1987-1988
Box 2, Folder 53
UC San Diego Department of Music - "History of the early hears of the affiliation between La Jolla Symphony & Chorus and the
Dept. of Music at the University of California, San Diego: 1967-1980," by Julia S. Falk
2017
Box 2, Folder 54
Young Artist Opera Theatre
Box 2, Folder 55-61
Young Artists Competition
1980-1998
Box 2, Folder 62
Youth Talent Auditions
1969-1979
PUBLICATIONS
Scope and Content of Series
Series 4) PUBLICATIONS: Arranged alphabetically by folder title, and chronologically within sequences of similar materials.
This series contains printed announcements, fliers, and programs for concerts, as well as invitations and layout proofs. Also
included are incomplete runs of several newsletter titles created by the organization.
Box 3, Folder 1-2
Announcements and fliers
1961-1998
Box 3, Folder 6-9
Newsletters - Fanfare, The Sounding Board, Tutti
1970, 1979, 1993-1998
Box 3, Folder 17
Programs - Musical Arts Society of La Jolla
1957-1960
Box 3, Folder 18-19
Programs - Concerts
1966-1983
Box 3, Folder 20-26
Programs - Concerts
1968-1996
Box 3, Folder 27
Season brochures
1966-1998
