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UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: Ami Aloni papers
Creator:
Aloni, Aminadav, 1928-1999
Donor:
Aloni, Daniel
Donor:
Meshi, Dori Aloni
Donor:
Aloni, David
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.2406
Physical Description:
11.7 linear feet
(18 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1973-1999
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.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of David Aloni, Dan Aloni, and Dori Aloni Meshi, 2019.
UCLA Catalog Record ID:
9997013034906533
[Identification of item], Ami Aloni papers (Collection 2406). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research
Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
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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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.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Composers -- United States -- Archives
Television music -- Scores
Motion picture music -- Scores
Aloni, Aminadav, 1928-1999 -- Archives