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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives, Robert E. Kennedy Library, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Title: Music Department
Creator:
Thomas Davies
Creator:
Harold P. Davidson
Creator:
William V. Johnson
Creator:
PolyPhonics
Identifier/Call Number: UA0075
Physical Description:
11 Linear Feet
14 boxes, 4 flat files
Date (inclusive): 1923-2013
Date (bulk): bulk 1948-2009
Abstract: Records related to the Cal Poly Music Department activities, events, and students including choirs, PolyPhonics, University
Singers, Symphony, Glee Club, band and Student Opera Theater circa 1950s through early 2010s.
Language of Material:
English
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Collection is open to researchers by appointment. For more information on visiting, access policies, and reproduction requests,
please visit our Reference Services page online at http://lib.calpoly.edu/search-and-find/collections-and-archives/reference-services/.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
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in writing. Materials that are the property of Cal Poly Special Collections and Archives require written permission prior
to publication. No complete collection may be reproduced.
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UA0075 Music Department, Special Collections and Archives, California
Polytechnic State University
Transferred
Biography/Administrative History
The Music Department introduces a student to the role of music in today's world develops musical skills, encourages creativity,
and cultivates vision for the future. The University's polytechnic emphasis also provides an excellent opportunity to explore
music in conjunction with a wide range of other fields. Graduates are prepared to begin specialized study at the graduate
level and to enter a wide variety of professional careers. The department offers a wide range of elective courses which allow
the student to specialize to some extent within a liberal arts degree.
There is a rich tradition of music at Cal Poly dating back to the earliest years of the university which was established in
1901. As part of the College of Liberal Arts, the Music Department continues the tradition of excellence with an excellent
program and uniquely qualified faculty. It serves as a cultural center for both the university and the community through a
program of public performances by student and faculty groups and through clinics, workshops, concerts, and lectures by individuals
from outside the university.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music was established in 1991.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains candid and professional photographs of Music Department activities, events, faculty and students including
choirs, PolyPhonics, University Singers, Symphony, Glee Club, band, and Student Opera Theatre circa 1950s through the early
2000s. The collection also includes photograph collages on poster board created by participating students for various events
of the Music Department.
The collection includes binders by academic year, starting in 1978 with some gaps, through 2009, that include a range of programs,
student recital programs, and department publications. There are numerous programs documenting many of the concerts and events
offered by the music groups on campus. There are newsletters for the department, dating back to the 1980s.
In addition, there are many recordings of student music groups in the collection, including many years of Home Concerts.
The collection is arranged as a single series. Original organization of the records has been preserved where possible. Materials
may have been reorganized or rehoused for preservation and access purposes.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Choir
Student Opera Theater
Band
Wind Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Glee Club
San Luis Obispo
Vinyl record album
Recorded sound
National Association of Schools of Music