New Percussion Quartet with Margaret Krimsky-Hassel rehearsing Be Prepared
New Percussion Quartet. Be Prepared -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around a grand piano in a rehearsal room. The piano lid is open, revealing the strings and internal frame in the foreground. One person is seated at the piano facing the sheet music while four others stand around the instrument, looking toward the music. Curtains hang in the background, and the group is closely arranged around the piano.
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Frank Burkett Baird Music Building (State University of New York at Buffalo)
A black-and-white scene shows several people leaning over the open interior of a grand piano. The piano lid is raised, exposing the strings and frame as the group reaches toward the strings with their hands, appearing to adjust or examine them. A window and curtains are visible in the background, and the image is cropped closely around the piano and the people.
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around an open grand piano. Three people lean over the exposed strings, reaching into the instrument with their hands, while another stands at the right and one person sits behind the piano watching. Curtains hang in the background, and the image is closely framed around the piano and the group.
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around an open grand piano. Four people lean over the exposed strings, reaching into the instrument with their hands, while one person sits behind the piano watching. The piano lid is raised, revealing the strings and frame, and curtains hang in the background. The image is closely framed around the piano and the group.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing beside a grand piano in a rehearsal room. One person in the foreground appears to be lifting or steadying the raised piano lid, while two others stand behind the piano and another stands at the right. The piano occupies much of the left side of the frame, and curtains hang in the background.
Jan Williams Solo Recital at Percussion Festival in Århus, Denmark
A color scene shows a person seated behind a set of timpani on a stage. A music stand is positioned in front of the person, with additional percussion equipment nearby. The stage features a blue wall, orange curtain, and a geometric mural at the left edge of the frame.
Margaret Krimsky-Hassell playing piano for a rehearsal of Be Prepared by the New Percussion Quartet
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at an upright piano, viewed from the side while playing the keyboard. Sheet music is open on the piano's music stand, and the person's hands rest on the keys. Curtains hang in the background, and the image is closely framed around the pianist and the instrument.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a piano, viewed from the side with their hands on the keyboard. Part of the piano's interior is visible at the right edge of the frame, and curtains hang in the background. The image is closely cropped, focusing on the person and the piano.
New Percussion Quartet posing with sculpture by Henry Moore, outdoors
A black-and-white scene shows two large abstract sculptures displayed on a pedestal in the foreground. Several people are partially visible standing behind the sculptures, with only portions of their faces and bodies showing between and around the forms. A building facade with windows is visible in the background, suggesting an outdoor courtyard or plaza.
New Percussion Quartet posing with sculpture, outdoors
A black-and-white scene shows three people gathered around an abstract metal sculpture mounted on a square pedestal outdoors. One person stands on the left, another sits or leans within the sculpture at the center, and a third crouches on the right. A building with large windows and landscaped shrubs is visible in the background.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing side by side indoors wearing novelty hats and fake mustaches. Each person is dressed in a suit or jacket with a tie, and the hats vary in style, including cone-shaped and wide-brimmed designs. One person holds a hand near their face, while the others face the camera against a plain indoor background.
New Percussion Quartet playing snare drum
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing around a snare drum mounted on a stand. One person gestures toward the drum while the others look down at it, with one person holding a pair of drumsticks. The group is dressed in suits or jackets and stands against a plain indoor background.
New Percussion Quartet posing with snare drum
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing together indoors behind a snare drum mounted on a stand. One person at the right holds another drum at their side, while the others stand with their hands at their sides or resting near the snare drum. The group is dressed in suits or jackets and faces the camera against a plain background.
A color scene shows a stage set with multiple percussion instruments, including a drum set, timpani, music stands, and other percussion equipment arranged across the floor. A person is seated behind the timpani near the back of the stage with a music stand in front of them. The stage features a blue wall, a colorful geometric mural on the left, wooden flooring, and a speaker mounted high on the wall.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing together indoors behind a snare drum mounted on a stand. One person holds a pair of drumsticks across the front of the drum while the others stand with their hands at their sides. The group is dressed in suits or jackets and faces the camera against a plain background.
New Percussion Quartet posing with large frame
A color scene shows four people interacting with a large, ornate carved wooden frame standing upright. One person sits inside the frame looking upward, while another person is partially visible at the bottom, looking up from below. Two others stand on either side of the frame with their hands resting on it. The background is a plain indoor wall, and the frame's intricate carved pattern is prominently visible.
New Percussion Quartet posing with statue
A color scene shows four people seated around a standing statue on a pedestal indoors. The statue stands at the center of the group, while two people sit on either side in the foreground and two others sit slightly behind. All are dressed in suits or jackets, and the background is a plain wall with soft, even lighting.
A color scene shows an empty auditorium with rows of seats facing a stage prepared for a percussion performance. Multiple percussion instruments, including keyboard percussion instruments, timpani, drums, and music stands, are arranged across the stage. A colorful geometric mural spans the back wall beneath a large projection screen, with blue side walls and speakers mounted on either side.
Jan Williams at home posing with gramophone that belonged to Diane Williams' grandparents
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing beside an antique gramophone with a large flared horn. The person wears glasses, a button-up shirt, and a jacket, and is partially cropped at the left edge of the frame. The gramophone sits on a wooden cabinet with decorative detailing, and a bright interior space is visible in the background.
A color scene shows several people seated in folding chairs facing a stage with percussion instruments and audio equipment. A variety of percussion instruments, including keyboard percussion instruments, drums, and stands, are arranged across the stage, with microphones and speakers positioned nearby. The audience is viewed from behind, and the stage is set against a plain light-colored wall.
Jan Williams playing percussion in Miami
A color scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument, holding two mallets while playing. The person wears glasses and a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and looks down at the instrument. Audio equipment, including a television monitor, speakers, and other electronic devices, is arranged behind the performer in an indoor performance or rehearsal space.
A color scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument, holding two mallets while playing. The person wears glasses and a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and looks down at the instrument. Additional percussion instruments, speakers, a television monitor, and other audio equipment are arranged behind the performer in an indoor performance or rehearsal space.
Jan Williams playing marimba and vibraphone in Slee Hall
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument on a wooden stage, holding two mallets while playing. The person leans forward with one mallet raised above the instrument and the other positioned over the bars. The instrument is mounted on a wheeled frame, and a wood-paneled wall forms the background.
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Black and white contact-sheet of 35 mm images of Jan Williams playing marimba
A black-and-white contact sheet shows multiple vertical strips of portrait photographs arranged side by side. Each strip contains a series of small frames depicting a person in various seated poses, with a few darker or blank frames interspersed between the images. The film borders and frame numbers are visible, emphasizing the contact sheet format.
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing beside a vehicle with the word "radio" printed on its side. The person leans against the vehicle near a door with a window, wearing a short-sleeved plaid shirt and trousers. The image is closely framed, with the side of the vehicle filling most of the background.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with light-colored hair, glasses, and a mustache seated indoors. The person wears a button-up shirt and looks toward the camera while resting one arm on a surface. The background is dark and softly lit, with indistinct objects visible behind them.
Jan Williams playing with UB Percussion Ensemble (photo by Dave Gordon's father)
A color scene shows a person standing indoors holding a sheet of paper, wearing a suit jacket, shirt, and tie. A music stand is positioned nearby, with part of a keyboard percussion instrument visible at the lower left edge of the frame. Dark stage curtains and a large structural column are in the background, and another person is partially visible at the right edge.
A black-and-white scene shows the torso and arms of a person in a suit and tie standing behind a keyboard percussion instrument. One hand rests on the instrument while the other holds a mallet at the side. The person's head is cropped out of the frame, and the image is closely composed against a plain background, emphasizing the instrument and formal attire.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a table with five bottles lined up in front of them. The person wears glasses and holds a raised glass filled with a light-colored beverage while looking downward. The table, bottles, and glass are the main focus, with a plain wall and a bench visible in the background.
A color close-up shows a person looking directly toward the camera while wearing clear-framed glasses, a dark knit cap, and a light-colored scarf. The person has a mustache, and the softly blurred background keeps the focus on the face.
Jan Williams at a rehearsal for Luciano Berio's Circles at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Berio, Luciano, 1925-2003. Circles -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument, holding mallets while playing. Additional percussion instruments, including a drum set, cymbals, and other equipment, are arranged throughout the room. Music stands and sheets of paper are visible in the foreground, with curtains and shelves lining the background.
Jan Williams conducting, as printed on an advertisement for Evenings for New Music, with flutist Petr Kotík in foreground
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor leading a musical performance while facing an orchestra. In the foreground, a musician holding a flute is visible from behind, with sheet music positioned below the instrument. The conductor stands in the background with both hands raised, and the words "evenings for new music" appear on the backdrop behind them. Stage lighting and additional musicians are partially visible in the background.
Jan Williams conducting at Brock University
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing behind a music stand with both hands raised as if leading a musical performance. The conductor wears a suit and tie and holds a baton in one hand. The image is framed from a low angle against a dark background, with the music stand occupying the lower foreground.
Jan Williams playing percussion at old Baird Hall
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a keyboard percussion instrument in a rehearsal room filled with percussion equipment. Large gongs, drums, and additional percussion instruments are arranged around the room, with acoustic panels lining the walls. The image is taken from a distance, showing the full percussion setup and the person at its center.
Jan Williams at the performance of Julius Eastman's Macle at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated on a chair on a stage with one leg crossed over the other. A music stand and microphone stand are positioned in front of the person, who rests a hand near their face. Curtains frame the stage on both sides, with additional stage furnishings visible in the background.
Jan Williams performing Lejaren Hiller's 3 Rituals for 2 Percussionists at Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Hiller, Lejaren, 1924-1994. Rituals for 2 Percussionists -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion instrument while wearing over-ear headphones. The person holds a mallet in each hand above the instrument and appears to be looking toward a music stand or sheet music positioned to the right. A microphone on a stand and additional percussion equipment are visible nearby, and the image is closely cropped around the performer.
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion instrument while wearing a protective helmet with chin straps. The person holds a mallet in each hand and faces slightly to the side. Shelving with equipment and additional percussion instruments are visible in the background, and the image is closely cropped around the performer.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a grand piano with the lid raised, viewed through the open frame of the instrument. The person faces forward with hands resting near the keyboard. Additional percussion instruments, including a large gong and music stands, are visible around the room, suggesting a rehearsal or performance space.
Jan Williams at rehearsal for Kinder Koncert with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing indoors beside a large hanging fabric backdrop or curtain. The person wears glasses, a mustache, a collared shirt, and a sweater vest, and looks toward the camera. A wood-paneled wall and additional hanging fabric are visible in the background, with the image closely framed around the person.
Jan Williams performing Elliott Carter's 8 Pieces for Four Timpani at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Carter, Elliott, 1908- Pieces, timpani -- Performances
Jan Williams performing Luciano Berio's Circles at Evenings for New Music
A black-and-white scene shows a person reclining across a keyboard percussion instrument on a stage with their head tilted back and one arm resting behind them. Music stands, drums, tubular bells, and additional keyboard percussion instruments are arranged around the stage. Large curtains hang in the background, and microphone stands are positioned in front of the instruments.
Jan Williams portrait in the Creative Associates rehearsal room, old Baird Hall
A black-and-white close-up shows a person facing the camera while wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a white shirt, and a dark tie. The person has a mustache, and part of a large gong and other percussion equipment are visible in the softly focused background. The image is closely cropped around the upper body and face.
Jan Williams portrait sitting in the Creative Associates rehearsal room, old Baird Hall, percussion instruments in background
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated indoors wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a white shirt, and a dark tie. The person looks slightly to the side with their hands resting together. Large gongs and other percussion instruments are visible in the background, and the image is framed from the waist up.
Diane Williams on television performing Lou Harrison's Canticle no. 3
Harrison, Lou, 1917-2003. Canticle, no. 3 -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows a television set against a cinder block wall displaying a person seated at a table or desk. The television is mounted on a stand, with cables hanging down the wall beneath it. The surrounding room is dimly lit, and the television screen is the primary focal point of the image.
Jan Williams on television performing Lou Harrison's Canticle no. 3
A black-and-white scene shows a television set against a cinder block wall displaying a person standing beside a keyboard percussion instrument. The television is mounted on a stand, with cables hanging down the wall beneath it. The surrounding room is dimly lit, and the television screen is the primary focal point of the image.