Salamunovich (Paul) papers, 1950-2014

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Summary

Title:
Paul Salamunovich papers
Dates:
1950-2014
Creators:
Salamunovich, Paul (19270607-20140403)
Abstract:
A collection of scores used by Maestro Salamunovich as he conducted the St. Charles Borromeo Church Choir of North Hollywood, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and other smaller ensembles. The collection also includes smaller amounts of Salamunovich's recordings, photographs, correspondence, awards, ephemera, and a few score manuscripts. Salamunovich taught at the USC Thornton School of Music as an adjunct professor of choral music and served as director of the USC Thornton Chamber Choir from 2007 to 2008.
Containers:
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Extent:
33.19 Linear Feet 21 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Paul Salamunovich papers, Collection no. 5311, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of scores used by Maestro Salamunovich as he conducted the St. Charles Borromeo Church Choir of North Hollywood, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and other smaller ensembles. The collection also includes smaller amounts of Salamunovich's recordings, photographs, correspondence, awards, ephemera, and a few score manuscripts. Salamunovich taught at the USC Thornton School of Music as an adjunct professor of choral music and served as director of the USC Thornton Chamber Choir from 2007 to 2008.

Biographical / historical:

Paul Salamunovich (1927-2014) was an American conductor and educator. He was the Music Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale from 1991 to 2001 and its Music Director Emeritus from 2001 until 2014. He served as Director of Music at St. Charles Borromeo Church in North Hollywood, California, for 60 years. In addition, he held academic positions at Mount St. Mary's College, Loyola Marymount University, and the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.

He was invited to conduct just under 1000 festivals and workshops around the world. Salamunovich was acknowledged as an expert in Gregorian chant and has been recognized for his contributions in the field of sacred music. He most notably receiving a Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in 2013 and was appointed knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great from Pope Paul VI in 1969.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Stephen Salamunovich, January 14, 2016 and Februay 5, 2019.
Processing information:

The collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-06-12 17:34:13 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Paul Salamunovich papers, Collection no. 5311, University Archives, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-2587
specol@usc.edu
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