Jonathan D. Kramer papers, 1967-1994

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Composers:



Box 2 Folder 1 Sessions (Roger):


Box 2 Folder 1 Letter from Santen regarding commission for WGUC, negative response fr. Ed Cone, 1984


Box 2 Folder 1 JDK handwritten notes on Sessions 2nd Quartet, etc. in dated entries


Box 2 Folder 1 Excerpt of book by Roger Sessions


Box 2 Folder 1 Brochure of discography, catalogue of works


Box 2 Folder 1 Article by Judy Lochhead on Roger Sessions's Piano Sonatas


Box 2 Folder 1 Typed notes about Roger Sessions


Box 2 Folder 2 Schachter, Carl:

( Re: radio, music, university affiliates reg. Larry Sitsky stay in and possibility of works played at Cincinnati, engagements of Larry Sitsky during US stay, JDK stay in Austrlia, JDK reccomendation of Larry Sitsky)


Box 2 Folder 2 Translations and score


Box 2 Folder 2 Excerpts


Box 2 Folder 3 Rzewski:


Box 2 Folder 3 Performance notes, commentary


Box 2 Folder 3 Excerpts


Box 2 Folder 4 Sapp, Allen:


Box 2 Folder 4 Correspondence regarding Cincinnati Composers' Guild, pieces by both, etc., 1982-1986


Box 2 Folder 4 Program notes


Box 2 Folder 5 Slawson, Wayne:


Box 2 Folder 5 Letters regarding CU job, piece by Wayne Slawson, 1981, 1988


Box 2 Folder 5 Wayne Slawson "figures and sound examples for 'Sound Color Dynamics'"


Box 2 Folder 6 Schat, Peter:


Box 2 Folder 6 Letters regarding sending Peter Schat music and JDK student, 1987


Box 2 Folder 6 Provisional catalogue


Box 2 Folder 7 Rands, (Bernard):


Box 2 Folder 7 Correspondence regarding visit by Bernard Randa and performances of his works mostly, 1986-1992


Box 2 Folder 7 Catalogue of works


Box 2 Folder 7 Biography


Box 2 Folder 7 Programs


Box 2 Folder 8 Ptaszynska, Marta:


Box 2 Folder 8 Letters to (and mostly from) regarding performances of one another's works, visits, 1987-1993


Box 2 Folder 8 MP catalogue of wks, bio


Box 2 Folder 8 Concert programs; brochures for Polish groups and festivals; writings on MP


Box 2 Folder 8 Brochures for Polish groups and festivals


Box 2 Folder 8 Writings on MP


Box 2 Folder 9 Scott, Stephen:


Box 2 Folder 9 Letters regarding Stephen Scott hiring, Columbia, 1991, 1994


Humor:


Box 2 Folder 10 Schroeder, David:


Box 2 Folder 10 Correspondence, late 1970s-1980s

(Regarding personal updates, marriage of David Schroeder, his work with NPR, JDK advice on academic programs)


Box 2 Folder 10 JDK letter of recommendation


Box 2 Folder 10 David Schroeder writings


Box 2 Folder 11 Classic Student Stupidities:


Box 2 Folder 11 Excerpts from student writings, JDK introduction


Courses Taught:


Box 2 Folder 12 Meter:


Box 2 Folder 12 Handouts (musical examples)


Box 2 Folder 12 JDK hadwritten questions organized by composer


Box 2 Folder 12 Student grades


Box 2 Folder 13 Music Hum:


Box 2 Folder 13 JDK syllabus and course schedule


Box 2 Folder 13 Syllabuses and course schedules of other professors


Box 2 Folder 13 List of terms and definitions


Box 2 Folder 14 20th Century Music:


Box 2 Folder 14 Grades


Box 2 Folder 14 Final exam


Box 2 Folder 14 Assignments


Box 2 Folder 14 Midterm


Box 2 Folder 14 Excerpts


Box 2 Folder 14 JDK essay (analysis) on Webern


Box 2 Folder 15 Metric Analysis:


Box 2 Folder 15 Possible pieces for analsis


Box 2 Folder 15 Metric analyses


Box 2 Folder 15 "Helpful hints" handout


Box 2 Folder 16 Rhythm and Meter:


Box 2 Folder 16 Article on 19th century music


Box 2 Folder 16 Syllabus


Box 2 Folder 16 Excerpts


Box 2 Folder 16 Grades


Box 2 Folder 16 Detailed assignments


Box 2 Folder 16 JDK written lesson


Box 2 Folder 17 Rhythm:


Box 2 Folder 17 Three essays, uncredited


Box 2 Folder 17 Bibliography


Box 2 Folder 17 Music examples and analysis


Box 2 Folder 18 Prog Notes Seminar:


Box 2 Folder 18 Lesson plans


Box 2 Folder 18 Example notes


Box 2 Folder 18 Letter regarding registration status


Box 2 Folder 19 Set Theory:


Box 2 Folder 19 Final exam and answers


Box 2 Folder 19 Assignments


Box 2 Folder 19 Appendices


Box 2 Folder 19 Syllabus


Box 2 Folder 19 Essays


Box 2 Folder 19 Diagrams


Box 2 Folder 19 Glossaries


Box 2 Folder 19 Tables


Box 2 Folder 19 Letters regarding software from companies


Box 2 Folder 20 Courses Jon:


Box 2 Folder 20 Advanced Composition Studies schedule with excerpts


Box 2 Folder 20 Perception of Musical Time presentation outlined


Box 2 Folder 20 Time and the Composer lecture outline with ammendments


Box 2 Folder 20 Farewell Lectures outlines


Box 2 Folder 20 Theory 7 handouts


Box 2 Folder 20 Presentation to American Psych Assoc. outline


Kramer's Writings:


Box 2 Folder 21 Publishers*:


Box 2 Folder Unknown Promotional materials of various publishers


Box 2 Folder 21 Correspondence regarding publication of JDK articles, 1971-1994


Box 2 Folder 22 Rochberg, (George):

(Regarding festival for electronic compositions and other performances of JDK works, scathing letter of rec by JDK, professional updates)


Box 2 Folder 22 Correspondence between George Rochberg, JDK, GR Lewis Rowell, 1983-1987


Box 2 Folder 22 Writings George Rochberg


Box 2 Folder 22 Essay by George Rochberg


Box 2 Folder 22 Catalogue of works


Box 2 Folder 22 JDK response to George Rochberg (long)


Box 2 Folder 23 Dutton Dictionary of 20th Century Music:


Box 2 Folder 23 Correspondence, most fr John Vinton, reg. JDK's articles, corrections, JV critique, 1967-1984


Box 2 Folder 23 Guidelines for authors


Box 2 Folder 23 JDK written notes


Box 2 Folder 23 JDK article on Andrw W. Imbrie


Box 2 Folder 23 JDK definition for "group composition"


Box 2 Folder 23 Photocopies for book


Job Searches:


Box 2 Folder 24 Santa Cruz:


Box 2 Folder 24 Letters, correspondence with Sherwood Dudley, 1971-1983

(Regarding Santa Cruz job, JDK letter of rec. for SD, preofessional updates)


Box 2 Folder 24 Job search announcement


Box 2 Folder 25 Ronsheim, (John):


Box 2 Folder 25 Correspondence regarding JDK's application for position at Antioch, other job searches, 1970


Box 2 Folder 25 JDK handwritten notes on Antioch position


Box 2 Folder 26 Resumes-Others*:


Box 2 Folder 26 Resumes of Andrew Imbrie, Donald Walker, Arthur Custer, Barbara Kolb, Norman Dinerstein, Frank Weinstock, others


Box 2 Folder 26 Headshots


Box 2 Folder 26 Catalogues of works


Box 2 Folder 27 USC:


Box 2 Folder 27 Correspondence regarding JDK applicatino for USC theory position, outcome, 1982-1984


Box 2 Folder 27 JDK written notes on position


Kramer's Music:


Box 2 Folder 28 Proofreading:


Box 2 Folder 28 Errors in score and parts for Moving Music


Box 2 Folder 28 Errors in "The Time of Music"


Box 2 Folder 28 Errors in Piano Music 4


Box 2 Folder 28 In Irrealities


Box 2 Folder 28 In Musica Pro Musica


Box 2 Folder 28 In About Face


Box 2 Folder 28 Changes to Atlanta Licks


Box 2 Folder 29 Reproduction:


Box 2 Folder 29 1972-1987 Letters to and from Cameo, Alpheus


Box 2 Folder 29 To Judy Green Music, Musica Vera Graphics, all reg. printing errors and requests


Box 2 Folder 29 Brochures and other promotional materials


Box 2 Folder 30 Schirmer, G.*:


Box 2 Folder 30 Correspondence, 1978-1988

(Regarding publication of Renascence, Music for Piano 5, Moments…, Atlanta Licks, among others)


Box 2 Folder 30 Royalty aggreement


Box 2 Folder 30 Rental and performance


Box 2 Folder 30 Aggreement


Box 2 Folder 31 URC (Publication):


Box 2 Folder 31 1987-1989 correspondences, reg. JDK's acceptance, use of funds


Box 2 Folder 31 University Research Council applications


Box 2 Folder 31 Paperwork


Box 2 Folder 31 Invoices