Beverly Brown Glauser vocal and instrumental scores collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1517
Scope and Contents
The Beverly Brown Glauser vocal and instrumental scores collection (1867-1948) were collected by Glauser and her family. The collection is divided into two parts which were identified as the "Classical Music Collection" and the "Old Music Selections Collection." More appropriately, these two collections are referred to here as "Instrumental Music" and "Vocal Music," respectively. This is done because much of the material in the "Classical Music Collection" is not classical; it is, however, all instrumental, consisting largely of waltzes, other dance music, and marches. All of the material which was previously categorized as "Old Music Selections" has lyrics, including more popular works, such as many patriotic songs from the World War I era.
The instrumental music includes works (or arrangements of works) by C. Bohm, Fr. Chopin, Anton Dvorák, L. M. Gottschalk, J. Haydn, F. Mendelssohn, Jean Sibelius, John Philip Sousa, Richard Wagner, and others. The vocal music includes works by Billy Baskate, Irving Berlin, Lew Brown, Alfred Bryan, Anatol Friedland, George Meyer, George R. Pyper, Harry VonTilzer, W. R. Williams, Joe Young, and others. Spellings and abbreviations of composer and lyricist names are as shown on the sheet music. Below, the composer is listed first, followed by the lyricist, provided that a distinction was made on the sheet music.
The material is arranged alphabetically, by title, within the two final groupings, respecting Beverly Glauser's apparent ordering. Dates in the inventory are copyright dates; multiple dates reflect copyright renewal or multiple editions of the work. Two lists of the included music (one for each group, as provided with the collection) are available in box 1, folder 1.
The instrumental music includes works (or arrangements of works) by C. Bohm, Fr. Chopin, Anton Dvorák, L. M. Gottschalk, J. Haydn, F. Mendelssohn, Jean Sibelius, John Philip Sousa, Richard Wagner, and others. The vocal music includes works by Billy Baskate, Irving Berlin, Lew Brown, Alfred Bryan, Anatol Friedland, George Meyer, George R. Pyper, Harry VonTilzer, W. R. Williams, Joe Young, and others. Spellings and abbreviations of composer and lyricist names are as shown on the sheet music. Below, the composer is listed first, followed by the lyricist, provided that a distinction was made on the sheet music.
The material is arranged alphabetically, by title, within the two final groupings, respecting Beverly Glauser's apparent ordering. Dates in the inventory are copyright dates; multiple dates reflect copyright renewal or multiple editions of the work. Two lists of the included music (one for each group, as provided with the collection) are available in box 1, folder 1.
Dates
- 1864-1948
Creator
- Glauser, Beverly Brown (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical / Historical
Beverly Glauser graduated from the University of Utah in 1938. Her love of music was instilled by her mother (Florence Powell Brown), aunt (Vera Powell Parks), and grandmother (Emma Warburton Powell), all of whom contributed to the accumulation of music in this collection. Emma Powell collected classical music dating back to the 1860s. Florence Powell is responsible for collecting music in the 1890-1950 period, and Vera Parks collected pre-World War I popular music.
Beverly Glauser has been a ward organist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 58 years. Through the years, she has played for hundreds of weddings, funerals, church services, civic choruses, and receptions. Like her mother, she has taught piano and organ lessons most of her life and continues to do so today. Beverly Glauser has served as president and board member of the University of Utah Emeritus Alumni Association, winning their 1991 Merit of Honor Award. She was active on the Salt Lake Council of Women and is a 1993 inductee into their Hall of Fame. She also served as a member of the Utah Arthritis Foundation Board of Directors. Her musical involvement includes president and music director of the Pioneer Memorial Theater Guild, music director for the Salt Lake Assistance League, vice president of the Utah Opera Guild, and membership on the Metropolitan Opera District Auditions Committee.
Beverly Glauser has been a ward organist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 58 years. Through the years, she has played for hundreds of weddings, funerals, church services, civic choruses, and receptions. Like her mother, she has taught piano and organ lessons most of her life and continues to do so today. Beverly Glauser has served as president and board member of the University of Utah Emeritus Alumni Association, winning their 1991 Merit of Honor Award. She was active on the Salt Lake Council of Women and is a 1993 inductee into their Hall of Fame. She also served as a member of the Utah Arthritis Foundation Board of Directors. Her musical involvement includes president and music director of the Pioneer Memorial Theater Guild, music director for the Salt Lake Assistance League, vice president of the Utah Opera Guild, and membership on the Metropolitan Opera District Auditions Committee.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Beverly Brown Glauser vocal and instrumental scores collection (1867-1948) primarily come from the early 20th century. The instrumental music is largely waltzes, other dance music, and marches. The vocal music is primarily popular works, such as many patriotic songs from the World War I era.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Beverly Brown Glauser.
Processing Information
Processed by Paul G. C. Smith in 1995.
Creator
- Glauser, Beverly Brown (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Beverly Brown Glauser vocal and instrumental scores collection, 1864-1948
- Author
- Finding aid created by Paul G. C. Smith
- Date
- © 1995 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu