Creative Associates peering into Renée Levine's office through window -- Renée Levine is standing behind her desk, facing camera
Sigurbjornsson, Thorkell, 1938- - Composer
A black-and-white office scene with several people gathered around a large interior window separating two areas of the workspace. On one side, a person sits or stands near a desk with a typewriter, while several others stand closely together looking through the window. On the other side, a person stands beside a desk holding a telephone receiver. The office contains desks, chairs, stacks of papers, filing trays, a telephone, and bookshelves. Large windows in the background reveal trees and an outdoor view.
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Allen Sapp, composer looking over balcony
A black-and-white indoor scene showing a person leaning forward with their arms resting on a railing. The person is viewed from behind and appears to be looking down into a lower area. The space features large wall panels, a metal railing, and a box-shaped fixture mounted high on the wall. A copyright watermark is visible across the center of the image
Julius Eastman, composer performing (contact sheet)
Julius Eastman performing with Creative Associates in gallery hall near paintings
A contact sheet containing dozens of black-and-white film negatives arranged in rows. The individual frames document a musical performance or recording session in an indoor venue. Across the frames, multiple people are shown playing instruments, standing at microphones, reading from music stands, and gathering around pianos, percussion instruments, and recording equipment. Some frames are rotated, overexposed, or partially cropped, and the film strip borders and frame numbers are visible throughout.
Robert Lazarus Martin, violoncellist performing at Evenings for New Music
A black-and-white stage performance scene featuring a seated musician playing a cello. The musician holds a bow across the strings while seated on a chair. A percussion instrument is partially visible beside the musician, and large curtains hang in the background. A copyright watermark appears across the lower center of the image.
A black-and-white stage performance scene featuring a seated musician playing a cello. The musician is holding the cello upright and extending the bow outward while performing. Nearby, a set of timpani drums is visible, and a music stand stands to one side. Large draped curtains form the backdrop, and a copyright watermark appears across the center of the image.
James W. McKinnon, faculty being presented with award
1 unidentified woman, Alice Klein in background -- McKinnon holding award
A black-and-white indoor scene showing several people gathered in a room. In the foreground, one person in a suit holds a slender object while facing another person standing nearby. A cabinet stands against the wall behind them, and another person is visible near a doorway or curtained opening. Additional people are partially visible at the edge of the frame. The room contains office-style furniture and has plain walls.
A black-and-white stage performance scene featuring a seated musician playing a cello. The musician holds the cello between their knees and raises the bow above the instrument while performing. A music stand and a set of timpani drums are positioned nearby, and large draped curtains form the background. A copyright watermark is visible across the center of the image.
A black-and-white contact sheet composed of several strips of film negatives arranged horizontally. The frames show a live music performance and related activity inside a gallery or museum setting. Various shots include musicians playing instruments such as a flute, cello, and piano; individuals standing at music stands; audience members seated or standing nearby; and wider views of the exhibition space with artwork displayed on the walls. Some frames are rotated or partially obscured, and the film borders, sprocket holes, and markings are visible throughout.
1 unidentified woman giving award to McKinnon, Alice Klein in background
A black-and-white indoor scene showing three people in what appears to be an office, conference room, or administrative space. In the foreground, a person in a dark suit stands facing a person wearing a skirt suit and pearl necklace. The suited person is handing over or discussing a framed object or document that the other person is holding. Both are looking at the item. In the background, another person wearing a light-colored dress stands near a wall and watches the interaction. A wooden cabinet and office furnishings are visible behind them.
Performance of Lejaren Hiller's Avalanche for pitchman, prima donna, player piano, percussionist, and pre-recorded playback)
Hiller, Lejaren Arthur, 1924- -- Performances
Hiller is not shown -- Joseph Glosson with 1 unidentified person reading near piano
A black-and-white photograph of a theatrical or performance setting on a stage with a large curtain backdrop. At the center is a tall, multi-level structure draped with fabric and decorated with posters, signs, and other materials. Several people are positioned on the upper platform of the structure. Near the lower right side, a person sits in a chair with one leg raised, reading from a book or magazine. Part of a piano is visible at the right edge of the stage. A ladder stands to the left of the structure. A watermark reading “Copyright Jim Tuttle” appears across the middle of the photograph.
Peltz conducting University at Buffalo Symphony (then known as University at Buffalo Civic Symphony)
A black-and-white photograph showing a conductor standing at the center of a rehearsal space, holding a baton with both arms raised. Several musicians are seated around the conductor, facing music stands with sheet music. String players are visible on the right side of the scene. The setting appears to be a concert hall or auditorium, with tall columns, curtains, and rows of seating visible in the background. The foreground includes the backs of several musicians, while the conductor is in sharp focus directing the ensemble.
A black-and-white photograph showing a conductor standing in a large interior space, likely a concert hall or auditorium. The conductor wears formal concert attire, including a tuxedo jacket, white bow tie, and white vest, and holds a baton in one hand while extending both arms outward in a conducting gesture. Decorative circular ceiling light fixtures are visible above. In the background, a balcony with a railing and architectural details of the hall can be seen. The conductor is positioned centrally in the frame and viewed from a slightly low angle.
A black-and-white photograph showing a person seated and playing a flute. The image is framed closely around the upper body, highlighting the musician's face, hands, and instrument. The person wears a light-colored button-down shirt and holds the flute horizontally while looking toward it. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor rehearsal or performance setting. A copyright watermark is visible across the center of the photograph.
Muriel Herbert Wolf, vocalist working with a student
A black-and-white photograph showing two people engaged in conversation inside a building. One person stands beside a music stand holding a folder or binder and gestures with one hand while speaking. The other person stands facing them and smiles. Large windows behind them reveal trees, a lawn, and outdoor buildings. Part of another seated person is visible at the left edge of the frame, and a cylindrical container or stand is positioned near the windows. The scene appears to take place in a rehearsal, meeting, or instructional setting.
A black-and-white contact sheet composed of several strips of film negatives laid out on a dark background. Most of the frames show a flutist seated or standing in a rehearsal or performance space, often next to a music stand. The musician is captured in different moments, including playing the flute, reading music, adjusting posture, and interacting with the room. Some frames are rotated, and one section contains an overexposed blank frame. Additional images near the bottom show the musician standing in a gallery-like interior and playing near a window. Film sprocket holes, frame numbers, and Kodak film markings are visible throughout the contact sheet.
Slee Hall organ, Op. 95, C.B. Fisk pipe shop
Reverse reads: Scarf [scharff?] joints on long posts-mahogany
A color photograph showing the interior of a woodworking workshop. Several long wooden boards and planks are arranged across multiple workbenches that extend through the room. Clamps are attached to some of the boards, holding pieces in place during assembly or processing. Additional woodworking equipment, tools, and benches are visible in the background. The scene focuses on the lumber and work surfaces, suggesting an active woodworking or furniture-making workspace.
Performance of Lejaren Hiller's Three rituals for two percussionists and lights
Hiller is not shown, only Jan Williams is shown
A black-and-white photograph showing a person standing behind a table or platform containing equipment and materials. The person wears a helmet and a light-colored outfit and appears to be operating or interacting with the setup. Several music stands with open sheets are positioned in front of the table. The scene takes place in a large interior room with tall architectural columns. A large circular projection or bright round light is visible on the wall behind the person, dominating the background. Additional equipment and furnishings are visible around the space.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor seated at piano at Second Festival of the Arts
Lukas Foss playing piano, head tilted down
A black-and-white photograph showing a pianist seated at a piano, viewed from the side. The musician's hands rest on the keyboard while focusing on the instrument. Behind the piano, a large gong and part of a percussion setup are visible. The performer wears a dark jacket and sits on a stool. The background is softly lit and out of focus, emphasizing the pianist and the piano. A watermark reading “Copyright Jim Tuttle” appears across the center of the image.
Buell Neidlinger, double bassist playing
A black-and-white photograph showing a musician seated on a stage playing a double bass. The musician is positioned behind a large music stand that partially obscures the upper body. A bow is held against the strings of the instrument. Curtains hang in the background, and part of the stage floor is visible in the foreground. The composition places the musician toward the left side of the frame, with a large empty area and architectural elements visible on the right. The image has noticeable film grain and light marks consistent with an archival photograph.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor rehearsing with Creative Associates
Lukas Foss, profile -- Rehearsal of Foss' M.A.P. (Musicians at Play)
A black-and-white photograph showing several people gathered indoors in what appears to be a rehearsal, studio, or performance setting. Three people stand near the center engaged in conversation, while another person is seated or leaning forward in the foreground. Additional individuals are visible in the background. Hanging light fixtures descend from the ceiling above the group. Equipment racks, tables, and other production or rehearsal materials are positioned behind them. The background is dark, drawing attention to the people and the illuminated fixtures.
Unidentified women standing near bookcase, McKinnon in foreground
A black-and-white photograph showing several people assembled in an office, library, or administrative room. In the foreground, two people stand with their backs or profiles to the camera while facing a group. Along the back wall, three people stand in front of bookshelves filled with books and documents. One person wears a hat and gloves, another holds a folded garment or textile, and another stands beside the shelving unit. A curtain covers the upper portion of the wall behind them. Additional people are partially visible at the edges of the frame. The scene appears to capture a social gathering, presentation, or informal meeting indoors.
A black-and-white studio portrait showing a person from the chest up against a plain light background. The person wears round eyeglasses, a dark suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a patterned tie. A folded pocket square is visible in the jacket pocket. The subject faces slightly to one side while looking toward the camera. The image is tightly framed and has the appearance of a professional or official headshot.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor onstage with Douglas Davis
A color photograph showing two people on a stage or performance platform. One person stands beside a double bass, holding the instrument near a music stand, while another person stands nearby facing them. Microphone stands are positioned in front of the performers. Additional instruments and equipment, including percussion instruments and another double bass lying on its side, are visible in the background. Large draped curtains hang behind the stage, forming a decorative backdrop. The scene appears to capture a rehearsal, performance, or discussion between musicians in a concert setting.
A black-and-white photograph showing a person seated indoors in what appears to be a music rehearsal or performance space. The person wears a dark turtleneck sweater and looks downward. Behind them are percussion instruments, including a keyboard percussion instrument with visible bars, as well as music stands and storage cabinets. Additional percussion equipment is partially visible at the edges of the frame. The composition centers on the seated individual, with the musical environment providing context in the background.
Morton Feldman, composer standing with David Del Tredici seated at piano
A black-and-white photograph showing two people in a music or rehearsal space centered around a grand piano. One person sits on a piano bench with hands positioned on the keyboard, facing the camera. Another person stands beside the piano with one hand in a pocket and the other resting on the instrument. Sheet music is placed on the piano. The room has a tiled floor and dim background, with additional musical equipment and stacked chairs visible behind the piano. The composition emphasizes the interaction between the two individuals and the piano in a studio or rehearsal setting.
Charles Joseph, violinist in rest position
A black-and-white photograph showing a person seated or leaning forward while holding a violin. The person wears a textured suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a patterned tie. The violin rests across their hands in the foreground, with part of the instrument extending out of the frame. The subject looks slightly to one side rather than directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred, with indistinct shapes suggesting an indoor rehearsal, performance, or studio environment. The composition focuses on the person's face and the violin.
Julius Eastman with unidentified woman smiling -- Berlin, Germany
A black-and-white photograph showing two people in a bedroom or similarly furnished interior. One person is seated on a bed, smiling toward the camera and wearing a dark outfit with a large beaded necklace. Another person is partially covered by bedding and rests against the seated person's leg while looking toward the camera. The bed has a dark headboard, and a small table or surface behind it holds several personal items. Patterned wallpaper covers the walls, creating a decorative background. The scene appears posed and is framed closely around the bed and its occupants.
Frank Cipolla, conductor, with UB Symphonic Wind Ensemble
University at Buffalo Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Ensemble
Frank Cipolla conducting, elevated view from back of stage (Katherine Cornell Theatre)
A black-and-white photograph taken from an elevated viewpoint inside a large modern interior space. At the center, a conductor stands on a podium surrounded by an orchestra seated in a circular arrangement, with music stands positioned in front of the musicians. Audience members occupy tiered wooden seating that rises around the performance area. Large slanted windows line one side of the hall, allowing natural light into the space. Architectural features, including broad stairways, elevated walkways, and geometric interior elements, frame the scene. The image captures both the performers and the audience within the expansive venue.
Katharine Cornell Theatre (State University of New York at Buffalo)
A black-and-white photograph showing a pianist seated at a piano, viewed from the side. The musician wears glasses, a dark suit, and a light-colored shirt. Both hands rest on the keyboard as the person looks toward the keys with a focused expression. The piano occupies the right side of the frame, with the keyboard clearly visible. Softly blurred curtains or drapes form the background, drawing attention to the pianist and instrument. The composition centers on the musician's profile and the act of playing the piano.
Music-halls -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Building
Taken from organ loft, piano on stage, approxiamtely 20 audience members visible
A black-and-white photograph taken from the stage of an auditorium. In the foreground, a grand piano sits on a wooden stage with a piano bench and a folding chair nearby. Beyond the stage, rows of tiered seats extend across the hall. Small groups of people are scattered throughout the audience area, with many seats remaining empty. The auditorium features a high ceiling with a grid pattern, tall columns, and a symmetrical layout. The composition emphasizes the piano and the view from the performer’s perspective toward the seating area.
Performance of HPSCHD, composition by John Cage and Lejaren Hiller
Scene of the first performance -- John Cage is not shown
A black-and-white photograph showing a large-scale performance or event inside a theater or auditorium. The upper portion of the image features several projected images displayed on large suspended screens or draped surfaces beneath an overhead structure. The lower portion shows a stage area with performers, equipment, and audience members visible in the space. Circular projected light patterns appear on a large backdrop behind the stage. The venue is dimly lit, emphasizing the projections and performance area. A caption printed beneath the photograph reads: “SCENE OF THE FIRST PERFORMANCE, May 16, 1969.”
Allen Sapp, composer seated at piano with Ned Rorem and 1 unidentified man looking on
A black-and-white photograph showing three people focused on sheet music at a piano. One person is seated at the keyboard holding a score, while two others stand nearby looking at the music. One standing person rests a hand on the piano and appears to be pointing out or discussing a section of the score. All three wear suits and ties. The piano occupies the right side of the image, with the keyboard and music stand clearly visible. The scene appears to take place in a rehearsal, teaching, or collaborative music setting, emphasizing the group's shared attention on the sheet music.
A black-and-white photograph showing a person seated beside a grand piano in an indoor setting. The person wears a long-sleeved button-down shirt and faces the camera while resting one arm across the piano. The keyboard and music stand area of the piano are visible on the right side of the frame. Behind the person are curtains and a large framed image or artwork mounted on the wall. The composition focuses on the seated individual and the piano, suggesting a musical, rehearsal, or studio environment.
Jan Williams, percussionist conducting Creative Associates in performance (contact sheet)
A black-and-white contact sheet composed of several strips of Kodak film negatives arranged on a dark background. The frames document a performance or rehearsal in an auditorium. Many images show a stage with large draped curtains, percussion instruments including gongs and keyboard percussion, music stands, and audience seating. Several frames depict a person operating or adjusting technical equipment near a machine with reels and controls. Other frames show wider views of the stage from the audience perspective, with performers, instruments, and spectators visible. Film sprocket holes, frame numbers, directional arrows, and Kodak film markings are visible along the edges of the negative strips.
Reverse reads: Milling mahog casework, Brian Pike
A color photograph showing the interior of a woodworking shop. A person wearing a plaid shirt, jeans, glasses, and hearing protection stands next to a large woodworking machine while holding a long wooden board being fed through the equipment. Behind them, shelves and racks are filled with stacked lumber and wood planks of various sizes. Additional boards lean against the wall on the left side of the image. A large dust-collection hose is attached to the machine, and the workshop is densely arranged with woodworking materials and equipment.
Henri Pousseur, composer conducting Creative Associates
Performance of Mel Powell's Prayer settings
A black-and-white scene shows an orchestra performing on a stage. A conductor stands in the center holding an open music folder while facing another person seated at the front left, who has one hand raised. Several string musicians are seated behind them with music stands, including a cellist in the foreground on the right. Large draped curtains hang across the back of the stage, and microphone stands and percussion instruments are visible in the background. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, back towards camera -- Rehearsal of Foss' M.A.P. (Musicians at Play)
A black-and-white scene shows five people in a casual discussion or rehearsal setting on a stage. Three people stand facing one another on the left, with one holding a pair of drumsticks. Another person stands in the center with their back to the camera, gesturing with both hands. A fifth person sits on the right, pointing with one hand while resting the other near their face. A cymbal and a large drum are positioned in the foreground, and a counter behind the group holds a coffee urn, bowls, and disposable cups. The background is mostly dark, with part of the stage structure visible on the right.
John Tilbury, pianist standing outdoors, Fall 1977
A black-and-white portrait shows a person standing outdoors in front of dense evergreen trees. The person is smiling and wearing an open leather jacket over a button-up shirt, with their hands in their jacket pockets. The background is filled almost entirely by the branches of the trees, with a small area of sky visible in the upper right corner.
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a set of percussion instruments in an indoor room. The person is wearing a protective helmet with a clear face shield, a light-colored long-sleeved shirt, and is holding percussion mallets. A music stand is visible in the foreground, with drums and cymbals arranged around the performer. Tables and equipment appear in the background, along with a large projection screen or wall panel.
Reverse reads: Sw 4' harmonic flute (non-harm has feet)
A color scene shows a collection of organ pipes laid side by side on a wooden workbench. The pipes are arranged by length, from longest on the left to shortest on the right, with white bodies and tapered gray metal ends pointing toward the front edge of the table. Several of the metal ends are marked with handwritten letters or numbers. The workbench sits in a workshop or storage area, with a dark floor and cardboard boxes partially visible underneath and beside the table.
Jan Williams, percussionist with Creative Associates
Musicians are looking up at camera, photograph taken from elevated position
A black-and-white scene shows a group of people gathered in a large rehearsal room filled with percussion instruments and keyboards. The view is from above, looking down on musicians seated or standing at marimbas, vibraphones, timpani, hand drums, and other percussion setups arranged around the room. Several music stands, microphones, cables, and chairs are scattered throughout the space. Most of the people are looking up toward the camera. A large copyright watermark stretches across the center of the image.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person smiling while looking toward the camera. The person has shoulder-length, light-colored hair styled with volume and is wearing an off-the-shoulder patterned garment. The face fills most of the frame, with the eyes and smile in sharp focus. The background is softly blurred, drawing attention to the subject.
Edmond Strainchamps, faculty member teaching music theory
Piano in foreground, chalkboard in background
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a Steinway & Sons grand piano in what appears to be a classroom or lecture space. The person is gesturing with one hand while speaking. Behind them, a large chalkboard is filled with musical staff lines, handwritten notes, chords, and other music theory markings. An open book or binder rests on top of the piano, and the focus of the scene is the person presenting in front of the music-filled chalkboard.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Ensemble
Photomontage of Creative Associates, caption in center reads, Who are these people?
A black-and-white display board features a collage of photographs arranged around a large central poster. The poster reads “WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?” with “U/B Creative Associates” beneath it. The surrounding photographs show people in a variety of settings, including performances, rehearsals, conversations, teaching, music-making, and group activities. Near the bottom center is a sign reading “Center of the Creative and Performing Arts,” and the lower right corner includes the text “presented by the U/B Office of Cultural Affairs.” A copyright watermark extends across the middle of the collage.
Mischa Schneider, violoncellist working with students
Schneider, Mischa, 1903-1985 - Violoncello
Two female violoncello students are unidentified
A black-and-white scene shows three people in a music classroom during a cello lesson. On the left, an instructor holds a cello upright and appears to be speaking or demonstrating while looking toward a music stand. Two students sit to the right with their own cellos, watching the instructor; one has a bow positioned across the strings. Chairs and desks are visible in the background against a cinderblock wall, indicating a classroom or rehearsal space.
Richard Dufallo, conductor with Creative Associates (rehearsal)
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Stefan Wolpe's Piece for Two Instrumental Units (1962) -- View from behind Shaul Ben Meir
A black-and-white scene shows a chamber ensemble rehearsing in a spacious room with tall draped curtains along the walls. A conductor stands near the center-right, facing the seated musicians and gesturing while holding a baton or score. The ensemble includes a pianist at a grand piano, woodwind players, string players, and a double bassist at the far right, with music stands arranged in front of them. Instrument cases and chairs are scattered around the room. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Heinz Rehfuss, vocalist accompanied by Carlo Pinto
A black-and-white scene shows a vocalist standing beside a grand piano while singing or speaking. The vocalist is gesturing with one hand and wearing a suit, tie, glasses, and a pocket square. A pianist sits at the grand piano, looking toward the vocalist while playing or preparing to play. Floor-to-ceiling curtains form the backdrop, and a second grand piano is partially visible on the left side of the frame.
Violoncello students not visible -- Mischa Schneider is conducting with right hand
A black-and-white close-up shows a person wearing glasses, a suit jacket, a patterned shirt, and a dark tie. The person is looking slightly to one side with an expressive facial expression while gesturing with one hand, which is partially visible in the foreground. A chalkboard fills most of the background, suggesting a classroom or instructional setting. The image is tightly cropped, focusing on the person's face and upper body.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four people wearing tuxedos with bow ties, posed closely together behind several string instruments. Three violins and their bows are arranged on a table in the foreground, while a cello stands prominently on the right. All four subjects are looking toward the camera. Printed text along the bottom identifies the group as the Cleveland Quartet and includes management and promotional contact information, along with a photo credit running vertically along the right edge.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person standing indoors in front of large windowpanes. The person is wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a dark tie, and is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. Sunlight from the windows creates bright highlights on one side of the face and jacket. The image is framed from about the waist up, with the window grid forming the background.
Sherman Friedland, clarinetist seated with instrument in lap
Sherman Friedland, reaching out slightly (hands not visible)
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated indoors wearing a beret, glasses, and a light-colored shirt. The person is holding a woodwind instrument, likely an oboe, which rests across their lap, with an open notebook or sheet music visible nearby. Another seated person is partially visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal or classroom setting. The image is cropped closely, focusing on the seated musician in profile.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person standing indoors with their arms crossed and smiling toward the camera. The person is wearing a dark turtleneck sweater, trousers, and a decorative belt buckle. A large speaker cabinet with a potted plant on top stands beside them, and part of a window with blinds is visible in the background. The image is framed from about the knees up, focusing on the person and the surrounding indoor setting.
Dean Drummond standing at piano, with Jan Williams, Robert Dick, and Gary Hatt in foreground -- Evenings for New Music rehearsal
A black-and-white scene shows several musicians gathered in a rehearsal room with a grand piano in the background. One person stands near the piano with a hand raised while appearing to speak, and another person stands in the left foreground looking down at a music stand. Two seated musicians on the right hold woodwind instruments and face toward the speaker, with multiple music stands arranged in front of them. Floor-to-ceiling curtains form the backdrop, suggesting a rehearsal or performance space.
Nora Post, oboist rehearsing with Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows several musicians rehearsing in a room arranged with music stands and instruments. A guitarist sits on the left, a keyboard player is positioned at an electric keyboard in the back, and an oboe player sits on the right reading from a music stand while playing. Another seated musician occupies the foreground with their back partially turned to the camera. Curtains, chairs, instrument cases, and other rehearsal equipment are visible around the room. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Orford String Quartet: Andrew Dawes, Kenneth Perkins, violins
A black-and-white portrait shows four people standing in a row against a plain, light-colored wall. Each person is wearing a dark turtleneck sweater, with some also wearing glasses. Two have their arms crossed while the others stand with their hands together or behind their backs. The uncluttered background emphasizes the group and their coordinated attire.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated indoors holding a violin upright by the neck. The person is wearing dark-framed glasses, a striped suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a tie, and is looking slightly to one side rather than at the camera. Several large gongs hang in the background, suggesting a rehearsal or music studio setting. The image is framed from the waist up, with the violin prominently displayed in the foreground.
John Newell, composer conducting Creative Associates
Bernard Rands' as all get out (1972) -- View from audience, right side
A black-and-white scene shows a chamber ensemble performing in an indoor space while an audience watches from the foreground. A conductor stands with their back to the camera facing the musicians, who include string players, a pianist at a grand piano, and a percussionist at the left. Music stands are arranged around the performers, and a large indoor plant rises behind the ensemble. Shelving with small sculptural objects is visible along the back wall. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four people posed together against a dark background while holding string instruments. Two hold violins, one holds a viola, and one is seated with a cello. All are wearing coordinated light-colored blouses with dark vests and are smiling toward the camera. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as The Colorado String Quartet, lists the members' names and instruments, and includes contact information.
University at Buffalo Symphony - Ensemble
Peltz conducting University at Buffalo Symphony (then known as University at Buffalo Civic Symphony) -- Conferring with two unidentified woodwind players
A black-and-white scene shows three people gathered around a music stand in a rehearsal hall. One person leans over and points to the open sheet music while two others follow along. One of the standing musicians holds an oboe upright beside the music stand. Auditorium seating and tall acoustic wall panels are visible in the background. A handwritten copyright notice and the year "1986" appear in the lower right corner of the image.
Mauricio Kagel, composer (his Sur scene)
Kagel is not shown -- Performance by Creative Associates -- James Mitchell looking over podium
A black-and-white scene shows two people on a stage with a large table at center. One person stands behind the table observing while the other leans forward over the tabletop, gripping the back of a chair positioned in front of it. Several wooden blocks are arranged on the stage floor near the table. The background is dark with tall stage panels, emphasizing the theatrical setting.
Boris Kroyt, violist coaching student string quartet
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Performances
Unidentified students are playing a Beethoven quartet -- Kroyt gesturing to first violinist
A black-and-white scene shows a string quartet seated in a rehearsal room around a coach. The coach sits among the musicians with one arm extended while appearing to speak or give direction. The violinists and violist hold their instruments in playing position, and music stands with open sheet music are arranged in the center of the group. Instrument cases, chairs, and folded fabric are visible in the background, indicating a rehearsal setting.
Harpsichord built by Eric Herz (1963 instrument)
A black-and-white close-up shows the keyboard of a double-manual keyboard instrument, with two stacked rows of black and white keys extending diagonally across the frame. A handwritten label above the upper keyboard reads "ERIC HERZ – fecit 1963." The polished wood case and reflective surface surrounding the keyboards are visible, while the background is out of focus.
Frank Cipolla conducting, view from audience (Katherine Cornell Theatre)
A black-and-white scene shows a large concert band seated on a stage during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands at the front facing the ensemble, which includes woodwind, brass, and percussion players arranged in semicircular rows with music stands. Audience members are seated in the foreground, viewing the performance from the auditorium. Additional musicians and equipment are visible at the back of the stage beneath a balcony, emphasizing the size of the ensemble.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person smiling toward the camera. The person has a mustache and wears a light-colored suit jacket over a striped dress shirt and dark tie. The head is turned slightly to one side while making eye contact with the camera. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on the person's face and upper body.
Melvin Strauss conducting New Percussion Quartet -- Edward Burnham is leaning on bass drum
A black-and-white scene shows a percussion ensemble arranged across a stage with a conductor standing at the front facing the performers. The musicians are positioned at timpani, mallet percussion instruments, gongs, cymbals, and other percussion setups, with music stands placed throughout the ensemble. One performer leans over a timpani while others prepare or play their instruments. The stage has wood-paneled walls, suspended microphones, and additional percussion equipment in the background. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor standing with Julius Eastman
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing together in an indoor rehearsal or meeting space. One person stands with arms crossed, facing the other, who appears to be speaking while gesturing with both hands. A piano, table, chairs, coats, and bags are visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal room or studio. The image is framed to show both figures from head to toe against a plain interior wall.
Earle Brown, composer conducting ensemble onstage
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Earle Brown's Syntagm III (1970) -- View from stage right
A black-and-white scene shows a chamber ensemble rehearsing on a stage with a conductor standing at the front directing the musicians. The ensemble includes string players, woodwind players, a harpist, and a percussionist positioned at the back right. Music stands are arranged throughout the group, and a large harp dominates the foreground on the right. Floor-to-ceiling curtains frame the stage, and auditorium seating is visible on the left, indicating a rehearsal in a concert hall.
Julius Eastman performing his Piano Pieces I-IV (1968)
A black-and-white scene shows a pianist seated at a grand piano on a stage during a performance or rehearsal. The pianist is viewed in profile with hands on the keyboard and head tilted slightly upward. Large draped curtains frame a window or wall behind the piano, while cables and equipment are visible near the floor around the bench. The composition emphasizes the performer and the grand piano against the simple stage setting.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a keyboard instrument, leaning forward with both hands on the keys. The performer is viewed from the side, with the instrument dominating the foreground. Draped curtains hang in the background, and cables and audio equipment are visible beneath and beside the instrument. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person standing outdoors and smiling while looking off to one side. The person is wearing a fluffy hat, a jacket over a sweater, and light-colored pants, with a coat draped over one shoulder and held by one hand. The background is mostly dark with geometric shapes framing the figure. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Bradley, Stephen, 1946- - Audio technician
Stephen Bradley with two unidentified students in electronic music studio
A black-and-white scene shows three people working with a modular synthesizer in a studio or classroom. One person reaches toward the synthesizer's control panel to adjust a knob while another stands beside them, and a third sits at a keyboard connected to the system. Numerous patch cables connect the synthesizer modules, and shelves with books and equipment are visible in the background. The image focuses on the collaborative use of the electronic music equipment.
George Crumb accompanying Carol Plantamura and Sherman Friedland
A black-and-white scene shows three musicians in an indoor rehearsal or performance space. A clarinetist on the left plays behind a music stand, while a pianist sits at a piano in the center. A vocalist stands in the foreground on the right, facing slightly away from the instrumentalists. Chairs and a cinderblock wall form the background, suggesting a classroom or rehearsal room.
Charles Haupt, violinist playing (face in shadow)
A black-and-white scene shows a violinist performing in a darkened venue. The musician holds the violin under the chin and draws the bow across the strings while facing a music stand with open sheet music. Dramatic lighting highlights the performer against the dark background, emphasizing the instrument and playing posture.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated in an office, facing the camera with a smile. The person is wearing glasses, a turtleneck sweater, and a buttoned jacket. Filing cabinets, shelves with papers, and office supplies are visible behind them, while patterned curtains hang along the window at the right side of the room. The uncluttered composition centers on the seated subject in the workplace setting.
Earle Brown, composer conducting, Spring 1978
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing in an auditorium with rows of empty seats in the background. The person is smiling broadly while holding both hands raised with open palms, as if explaining or demonstrating something. The person is wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt tucked into light-colored pants with a belt. The background is softly out of focus, emphasizing the expressive gesture and the rehearsal or performance setting.
A color scene shows a person in a workshop leaning toward the pointed end of a large organ pipe that extends toward the camera. The person has a beard and is wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt. Tool cabinets, workbenches, and workshop equipment fill the background, indicating a space used for instrument construction or maintenance. The organ pipe dominates the foreground, creating a strong perspective effect.
Morton Feldman, composer with David Del Tredici (contact sheet)
A black-and-white contact sheet contains a series of small studio photographs arranged in three vertical columns. Each frame shows two people posed beside a piano in slightly different positions, with one person seated at the piano and the other standing nearby. A hand-drawn circle highlights one selected frame near the bottom center of the contact sheet. Film frame markings and borders remain visible around each photograph, indicating this is an uncut proof sheet.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four people seated together on a large rock outdoors. They are dressed in casual clothing and are positioned close together while looking toward the camera. The rocky landscape fills the background, with no other prominent features visible. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as the **Vermeer Quartet** and includes artist management information.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist rehearsing with Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows several musicians seated in a rehearsal room arranged around a grand piano. A pianist sits at the piano while another person stands beside it looking down at the music. String players holding a cello and violin sit on the left, and a woodwind player holding an oboe is seated in the foreground on the right. Music stands with open sheet music are positioned between the musicians, and a cinderblock wall forms the background.
A color photograph shows the façade of a large pipe organ installed in a wooden case. Tall metal pipes of varying sizes are arranged symmetrically around a central organ console with multiple keyboards. The organ is framed by wood paneling and set against a deep blue wall, with the largest pipes positioned in the outer towers and smaller pipes grouped in the center. The image emphasizes the scale and architectural design of the instrument.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person wearing dark-framed glasses with their chin resting on one hand. The person is looking toward the camera with a slight smile and has neatly combed-back hair. Reflections are visible in the lenses of the glasses, and the softly textured background remains out of focus, drawing attention to the person's face.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated in an auditorium or rehearsal space, looking off to one side. The person has one hand resting on the back of their head while the other rests near their lap. They are wearing a buttoned jacket over a dark turtleneck. Rows of empty auditorium seats fill the background, and the image is framed closely around the seated figure.
Reverse reads: Resonators for swell 8' trumpet
A color scene shows a workbench in an organ-building workshop with metal organ pipes arranged by size across the tabletop. Smaller pipes are grouped near the center and right, while longer pipes rest toward the back of the bench. Work gloves, hand tools, and metalworking materials are scattered around the workspace. Additional pipes, shelves, and workshop equipment are visible in the background, indicating an instrument fabrication or restoration setting.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor at radio interview with WBFO
A black-and-white scene shows several people seated around a table equipped with microphones and audio equipment in a recording or broadcast studio. One person wears headphones while facing a control box, and two others speak into tabletop microphones across the table. A microphone labeled "WBFO" stands prominently near the front edge of the table. Cables and recording equipment cover the tabletop, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Gwendolin Sims Warren, vocalist standing outdoors with Evelyne Crochet
Warren, Gwendolin Sims - Voice (Soprano)
A black-and-white portrait shows two people standing outdoors against a backdrop of leafless trees. One person wears a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt, while the other wears a dark long-sleeved dress and large circular earrings. Both are looking away from the camera with neutral expressions. The softly blurred background emphasizes the two figures.
Richard Myers, trombonist working with unidentified student
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated indoors playing trombones during a rehearsal. One musician sits in the foreground while the other sits slightly behind, both holding their instruments in playing position and facing a shared music stand with sheet music. A cinderblock wall, chairs, and a jacket draped over a chair are visible in the background, indicating a classroom or rehearsal space.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a table operating an electronic device covered with rows of knobs and controls. The person is wearing headphones and adjusting the controls with both hands while looking ahead with a focused expression. Equipment cases and audio gear are visible in the background, and a small spherical object rests on the table beside the device. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Reverse reads: 'Folded' resonator 32' Posaune, Michael Kraft
A color photograph shows a person standing indoors next to a very tall wooden organ pipe in a workshop. The person is wearing glasses, a long-sleeved shirt, and jeans, and stands near a window overlooking trees. Woodworking tools, lumber, shelving, and other workshop materials surround the space, emphasizing the scale of the organ pipe and the instrument-building environment.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1974
Scoville, Margaret, 1944-1978 - Composer
Creative Associates on bench of Albright-Knox Art Gallery -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1974-1975 season
A black-and-white group portrait shows twelve people seated and standing on curved stone steps outside a large stone building. The group is dressed in coats, hats, scarves, and other cool-weather clothing, with several people wearing glasses. Sculptures and architectural details are visible on the building behind them. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Makoto Michii, double bassist performing
A black-and-white scene shows a musician performing on a double bass on a stage. The performer stands behind the instrument, holding a bow in one hand while fingering the strings with the other. A chair sits nearby, and the wood-paneled wall behind the stage provides a simple backdrop. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four musicians seated in a semicircle with two violins, a viola, and a cello. Music stands are arranged in the center of the group, and rows of empty concert hall chairs fill the background. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as the Guarneri String Quartet and includes artist management information, while a vertical photo credit appears along the right edge.
Hiller not shown -- Jan Williams and Howard Zwickler on opposite sides of room
A black-and-white scene shows two percussionists wearing protective helmets with face shields while performing in a large indoor space. The performer in the foreground plays timpani behind a music stand, while the second performer stands farther back at a mallet percussion instrument. Large projection screens displaying circular shapes, a gong, and additional percussion instruments are arranged throughout the room, suggesting an experimental music rehearsal or performance.
A color photograph shows a person standing at a workbench in an organ-building workshop while assembling or adjusting a long wooden organ pipe component. The person is wearing glasses, a work apron, and light-colored clothing, and is using a hand tool on the partially assembled structure. Organ pipes, woodworking tools, conical metal forms, and construction materials are arranged across the workbench and throughout the workshop, emphasizing the instrument-building process.
Morton Feldman, seated at piano surrounded by Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows five musicians gathered around a grand piano in a rehearsal space. One seated person points to a page of sheet music on the piano while the others stand nearby looking at the score. A keyboard instrument is partially visible on the left, and the piano occupies the right side of the frame. The background includes a rehearsal room with instruments and equipment, emphasizing the collaborative discussion around the music.
Anne Graff, vocalist rehearsing with Creative Associates, Luciano Berio watching
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Luciano Berio's Circles (1960) -- Edward Burnham leaning forward
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble spread across a stage in a rehearsal or performance space. Musicians are positioned at timpani, mallet percussion, harp, piano, and drum set, while a vocalist stands at a music stand on the right. Empty audience seats fill the foreground except for one seated listener facing the stage. Tall draped curtains frame the performance area, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Aaron Copland, composer with Morton Feldman and Leo Smit
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing together in front of a large chalkboard marked with musical staff lines. Two people wear suits and ties, while the third wears a striped polo shirt. One person rests a hand on a keyboard instrument or lectern at the right, and the group appears engaged in conversation. The classroom setting is emphasized by the music notation board in the background.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated while holding and playing a transverse flute. The person is wearing a suit jacket, dress shirt, tie, wristwatch, and ring, and is looking slightly to one side rather than at the camera. The background consists of a plain cinderblock wall, keeping the focus on the musician and the instrument.
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing in profile at a podium with both hands raised in a conducting gesture. The conductor is wearing a dark suit and faces away from the camera toward the unseen ensemble. A transparent music stand or conductor's podium is positioned in front, and large draped curtains hang in the background, indicating a concert hall or rehearsal space. The composition focuses on the conductor's expressive hand movements.
Harriet Simons, conductor rehearsing University at Buffalo Choir
A black-and-white scene shows a choir standing on tiered risers during a rehearsal or performance. The conductor stands with their back to the camera, directing the singers, while a keyboard player accompanies the choir from the left. The singers hold open sheet music and face the conductor. The elevated viewpoint captures the full ensemble on a stage with a plain backdrop, emphasizing the choral arrangement.
Klaus von Wrochem, composer, his St?cke (1966)
Roqué Alsina, Carlos, 1941- - Percussion
Evenings for New Music performance -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left) -- Slightly blurred
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing on a stage with a conductor standing at the center facing the musicians. Percussionists, string players, and other instrumentalists are arranged across the stage with music stands and instruments including a gong, drum set, and double bass. A large painted fabric backdrop hangs near the center of the performance area, partially obscuring some performers. Tall draped curtains frame the stage, suspended microphones hang overhead, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.