Mario Lombardo Scores, 1972-2008

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into one series, organized alphabetically by title of score.

• Scores

Description

Summary

A collection of seventy nine scores.

• Scores

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

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This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mario Lombardo Scores; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accrual

No accruals exoected

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2014.2015.M079: Source of acquisition--Laura Szpin. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--12/15/2014.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed, PTL 2014.

Revision Description

2014-12-18 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

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.