Mario Lombardo Scores, 1972-2008
Collection context
- Creator:
- Lombardo, Mario
- Extent:
- 2.5 linear feet (3 document boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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A collection of seventy nine scores.
- Biographical / historical:
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Born in Elizabeth, N.J. in 1931. He was a composer and professor of English. He graduated from Seton Hall University with a Masters Degree in English, where he studied music with Professor Walter Cohrssen. He continued his musical education at Columbia University Graduate School. Upon completion of these studies, he accepted a position as assistant professor of English at Seton Hall, which he held for eight years. He is a composer of more than 200 songs, five musicals, and many works for piano, chorus, concert band, and orchestra. His music has been performed by the orchestras of Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Cincinnati, New Jersey, and numerous other orchestras in the United States and Europe. He was a member of ASCAP, and was named the 1994 Musician of the Year by the N.J. Conference of Musicians. He died on January 13, 2012, at the age of 80.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mario Lombardo Scores; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu