Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Ami Aloni papers
- Dates:
- 1973-1999
- Creators:
- Aloni, Aminadav, 1928-1999, Aloni, Daniel, Meshi, Dori Aloni, and Aloni, David
- Abstract:
- The materials consist of written music, scores, and assorted paperwork related to the career of composer Ami Aloni. Aloni worked as a music director and composer for the film and television industry.
- Extent:
- 11.7 linear feet (18 boxes)
- Language:
- Materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Ami Aloni papers (Collection 2406). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The materials consist of written music, scores, and assorted paperwork related to the career of composer Ami Aloni and include examples of his work as a music director and composer for the film and television industry where he worked on television series, telethons, and films. The collection also includes materials related to Aloni's 25 years working as music director and choir leader for Valley Beth Shalom in Encino. Also included are his over 100 commissioned compositions, which are performed in synagogues and concert halls throughout the world.
- Biographical / historical:
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Aminadav "Ami" Aloni (1928-1999) moved to New York at the age of 18, where he studied piano and composition at The Juilliard School of Music. Aloni moved to Los Angeles in the 1950s to work in the film and television industry. He served as music director and composer on television programs, telethons, and films. His work has been featured in various productions including The Great Waldo Pepper, Roots, and Exodus. He served at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino for 25 years as Music Director. Aloni also directed the synagogue choir. His compositions written for the synagogue include more than 100 commissions for the liturgy and dramatic work, which are performed in synagogues and concert halls across the United States and throughout the world.
Source: biographical information provided by donors, 2019.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of David Aloni, Dan Aloni, and Dori Aloni Meshi, 2019.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Elizabeth Gost, under the supervision of Jasmine Larkin, 2020. The original arrangement and folder titles created by Ami Aloni were retained.
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- Physical location:
- Stored off-site. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-02-28 08:32:58 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights to the objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Ami Aloni papers (Collection 2406). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
- Location of this collection:
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A1713 Charles E. Young Research LibraryBox 951575Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
- Contact:
- (310) 825-4988