Salli Terri Choral Music Collection MS.2015.008
Special Collections and Archives
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives
Title: Salli Terri Choral Music Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MS.2015.008
Physical Description:
3.13 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1955-1983
Abstract: Salli C. Terri (September 3, 1922 - May 5, 1996) was a singer, arranger, recording artist, and song writer. She earned a B.A.
in Music from Wayne State University, and an M.A. in Music from the University of Southern California. She was married to
composer and director John Biggs for twenty-five years and had two daughters. The family performed medieval and Renaissance
music together as the John Biggs Consort. From 1950-1952 she taught music and English at the American School in Tokyo, Japan,
returned to the U.S. to teach music theory at Fullerton Junior College, and later directed a woman's choir and was a professor
of Music at UCLA. In 1951 2 she joined the Roger Wagner Chorale and appeared as a solo artist. She also made several solo
records, staged a one-woman show, and sang in film and television productions. This collection of choral music arranged by
or performed by Salli Terri represents Terri's eclectic musical interest of folk, religious music, love songs, and ballads.
The collection also reflects Salli Terri's deep interest in Shaker history and culture. The Shakers, also known as the United
Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, is a religious sect branched off from a Quaker community and founded in
the 18th century in England. The collection's clippings, periodicals, correspondence and magazines document Shaker culture
and highlight an American folk culture worthy of study.
Language of Material:
English
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Conditions Governing Use
The Salli Terri Choral Music Collection is the physical property of California
State University, Los Angeles, John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, Special
Collections and Archives.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into four series: I. Assorted Titles;II. Salli Terri Choral Series; III. Roger Wagner Choral Series;
IV. Programs and Program Information.
Biographical / Historical
Salli C. Terri (September 3, 1922 -May 5, 1996) was a singer, arranger, recording artist, and song writer. She earned a B.A.
in Music from Wayne State University, and an M.A. in Music from the University of Southern California. She was married to
composer and director John Biggs for twenty-five years and had two daughters. The family performed medieval and Renaissance
music together as the John Biggs Consort. From 1950-1952 she taught music and English at the American School in Tokyo, Japan
and returned to the U.S. to teach music theory at Fullerton Junior College, and later directed a woman's choir and was a professor
of Music at UCLA. In 1951 she joined the Roger Wagner Chorale and appeared as a solo artist. She also made several solo records,
staged a one-woman show, and sang in film and television roles. This collection of choral music arranged by or performed by
Salli Terri represents Terri's eclectic musical interest of folk, religious music, love songs, and ballads.
Scope and Contents
Our collection contains a wide variety of publications, pamphlets, Shaker product guides, research reports, program proposals,
newspaper and magazine clippings, conference materials and a series of academic articles. The collection includes Salli Terri's
musical scores and a graduate level research paper that includes a collection of Shaker related clippings and musical scores.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Choral achives
Folk music
Assorted Titles, 1961-1982, n.d.
Arrangement
Alphabetically by title
box 1, folder 1
Around the Year in Rounds, 1974
box 1, folder 1
I heard the Children Praying, 1955
box 1, folder 1
[A]Moravian Lovefeast, 1978
box 1, folder 1
Music 7080 Series, 1982 –"Cindy"
box 1, folder 1
Music 7080 Series, 1982, [The] "Drunken Sailor"
box 1, folder 2
[The] "Drunken Sailor,"n.d. [handwritten sheet music]
box 1, folder 3
Rounds for Everyone from Everywhere, 1961
box 1, folder 4
[A]
Shaker Worship Service for Interlocking Choruses, 1972
box 1, folder 4
Songs of Jesus, 1973-1974
Salli Terri Choral Series, 1959-1983
Arrangement
Alphabetically by title
box 1, folder 5
"American Christmas Triptych," 1960
box 1, folder 5
"Belgian Christmas Songs"–Set II, 1971
box 1, folder 5
"Billings in the Round,"1976
box 1, folder 6
"Come All ye Fair and Tender Ladies," 1963
box 1, folder 6
"Confess Jehovah –American Pilgrim Hymn,"1980
box 1, folder 6
"The Dyin' Californian,"1980
box 1, folder 6
[The] "Holly and the Ivy,"1959
box 1, folder 6
"Jesus Aha Tohnhia," French folk song, 1982
box 1, folder 6
"Let Us Break Bread Together," 1960
box 1, folder 6
"Lord Jesus Has a Garden," 1973
box 1, folder 7
"The Cong of Maria Magdalena," 1973
box 1, folder 7
"Tone Duh Bell Easy," 1960
box 1, folder 7
[The] "Unconstant Lover," 1979
Roger Wagner Choral Series, 1957-1972
Arrangement
Alphabetically by title
box 2, folder 1
"Cockles and Muscles," 1959
box 2, folder 1
[The] "Coventry Carol," 1967
box 2, folder 1
"De Camptown Races," 1965
box 2, folder 2
"Good Christian Men, Rejoice," 1967
box 2
"I've Been Workin' on DuhRailroad," 1961
box 2, folder 3
"Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head," 1972
box 2, folder 3
"Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," 1957
box 2, folder 3
"O Come, O come Emanuel," 1957
box 2, folder 4
"Poor Lonesome Cowboy," 1958
box 2, folder 4
"Poor Wayfarin' Stranger," 1959
box 2, folder 4
"Sing We Now of Christmas," 1962
box 2, folder 4
"When Love is Kind," 1960
Programs and Program Information, 1973, u.d.
box 2, folder 5
Salli Terri Choral Series: Americana, u.d.
box 2, folder 5
Choral Settings of Salli Terri, u.d.
box 2, folder 5
Alton Telegraph, "12 Women only Shakers Left," February 24, 1973
