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Department of Music Concert Programs and Flyers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: DH-2017-016

Scope and Contents

The Department of Music Concert Programs and Flyers collection (1966-2016) primarily contains programs and flyers promoting concerts and events from the Department of Music at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Program and flyer subject matter includes auditions, Senior Recitals, CSUDH Jubilee Choir concerts, Spring Dance concerts, and more.

This is an ongoing collection and more concert programs and flyers from more recent concert seasons will be added periodically.

Dates

  • Event: 1966-2016

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

CSUDH Department of Music Historical Note

Music as a major was added to the college catalogue in fall 1966 [1]. Since then, several professors have played a critical role in expanding the music department’s presence. Marshall Bialosky led the Dominguez Chorale and gave free concerts in what was the Little Theatre and later the Playbox Theatre in the early 1970s along with Frances Steiner who led the Dominguez Chamber Orchestra [2]. Dr. Steiner also took over the Carson Symphony in 1976 and would often bring the two orchestras together to perform especially when celebrating the City of Carson’s birthday each February [3].

Hansonia Caldwell formed the CSUDH Jubilee Choir in fall 1977. The group performed 10 to 12 times annually, established a scholarship fund, and held a creative arts camp for high schoolers each summer [4]. Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Steiner would bring the Jubilee Choir and the Carson-Dominguez Hills Symphony Orchestra together to perform on occasion as well [5]. Dr. Caldwell would eventually go on to become the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts in 1980.



REFERENCES:

[1] Grenier, Judson. The Rainbow Years, 1960-1985 : the First Quarter Century of California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California. Carson, Calif: California State University, Dominguez Hills Foundation, 1987. Pg. 10.

[2] Grenier, Judson. Pg. 10.

[3] Grenier, Judson. Pg. 22.

[4] Grenier, Judson. Pg. 28.

[5] Grenier, Judson. Pg. 28.

Extent

4 boxes

1.67 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Department of Music Concert Programs and Flyers collection (1966-2016) praimarily contains programs and flyers promoting concerts and events from the Department of Music at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically according to the academic calendar beginning from the 1965-1966 concert season to the 2015-2016 concert season. All items within each file/folder are arranged chronologically as well.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by archivist Beth McDonald in 2017 or 2018 and intern Priscilla Avitia and archivist Lindsay Anderson in 2022.

Title
Inventory of the Department of Music Concert Programs and Flyers Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Priscilla Avitia and Lindsay Anderson
Date
May 5, 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747