Juilliard String Quartet, against white background
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows four musicians dressed in dark clothing posed against a plain white background. One musician stands playing a violin, another sits holding a cello with the bow resting across the strings, a third stands between them, and a fourth stands holding a violin at their side. The composition has a candid, conversational feel while emphasizing the string instruments. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as The Juilliard String Quartet.
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Jacques Guyonnet, composer, conducting Creative Associates
Guyonnet, Jacques, 1933- -- Performances
Warren, Gwendolin Sims - Voice (Soprano)
Jacques Guyonnet, view from back right side of stage -- Rehearsal of Guyonnet's Good Grief, Jerry (1970)
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing in front of an ensemble, gesturing with one hand while addressing the musicians during a rehearsal. Music stands with open sheet music fill the foreground, partially obscuring the seated performers. Large windows behind the ensemble reveal an outdoor view with trees and people walking outside, while additional rehearsal equipment and chairs are visible around the room. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
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Elliott Carter with Lejaren Hiller, Morton Feldman, and George R. Levine
Hiller, Lejaren Arthur, 1924- - Composer
Elliott Carter concert at Center for Theatre Research
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing together and talking in an indoor venue. Three people stand facing one another in the center, while a fourth person is partially visible in profile at the left edge of the frame. All are dressed in jackets, dress shirts, and ties, suggesting a formal or professional gathering. Other attendees appear out of focus in the background, and the dark surroundings emphasize the group in conversation.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person looking directly toward the camera with a neutral expression. The person is wearing a denim jacket over a collared shirt, and the image is tightly framed around the face and shoulders. A copyright watermark spans the center of the image, and a vertical photo credit reading "PHOTO BY JANET CENTURY" appears along the left edge.
Alexander Schneider, violinist pointing bow
Alexander Schneider is coaching student double bassists (not visible)
A black-and-white close-up shows a person wearing glasses and a dark jacket over a buttoned shirt while holding a violin and bow. The person gestures forcefully with the bow and appears to be speaking or demonstrating technique. The violin is partially visible at the lower right of the frame, and the plain background keeps the focus on the expressive gesture and facial expression.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor sitting at table with composers
A black-and-white scene shows seven people seated behind a long table at the front of a meeting or panel discussion. Several panelists are smiling or talking with one another while audience members sit facing them in the foreground. A framed artwork and a floor lamp are visible against the back wall, and rows of chairs fill the meeting room. The composition emphasizes the panelists and the formal meeting setting.
A black-and-white promotional portrait shows a person seated at a large drafting table covered with handwritten musical scores and oversized manuscript pages. The person is writing on one of the pages while looking toward the camera with a slight smile. Drafting tools, including a ruler and drawing instruments, are arranged on the table, and a mug sits on a side table to the right. Printed text along the bottom identifies the subject as **Augusta Read Thomas, Composer**, and includes artist representation information.
Reverse reads: Brockport Community Music Orchestra, Nov. 16, 1968, Program
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a tie. The person is looking slightly away from the camera with a neutral expression against a plain, softly lit background. Handwritten text along the bottom identifies the subject as "Howard Weiss, Violinist."
Mauricio Kagel, composer (his Sur scene)
Kagel is not shown -- Performance by Creative Associates -- Laurence Bogue picking up stool, Michael Sahl in background
A black-and-white scene shows a performer crouching on a stage while holding a large coiled brass instrument with multiple loops and valves. Another musician is seated farther back on the stage behind a music stand, with a grand piano nearby. The image is tightly framed on the crouching performer, emphasizing the unusual shape of the instrument and the performance setting.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist seated with Creative Associates
Plantamura (seated) talking to Jay Humeston (standing)
A black-and-white scene shows two people engaged in conversation near the front of a meeting or lecture room. One person is seated and gesturing while looking up at the standing person, who leans in to listen. In the background, another person sits alone near a chalkboard, and additional attendees are partially visible at the edges of the frame. The room contains chairs and a table, suggesting a conference, seminar, or classroom setting.
Linda Cummiskey behind boulder -- 1975-1976
A black-and-white portrait shows a person smiling while standing behind a large rock outdoors. The person is wearing a patterned vest over a turtleneck sweater and rests one hand on the rock. Trees and a building with columns are visible in the background, suggesting a landscaped campus or park setting. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Klaus von Wrochem, composer, his St?cke (1966)
Roqué Alsina, Carlos, 1941- - Percussion
Evenings for New Music rehearsal -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left) -- View from side of stage
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble spread across a stage during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands at a music stand near the center, while instrumentalists are seated with music stands to the left and center, and two vocalists stand at opposite sides of the stage holding scores. A fabric backdrop hangs behind part of the ensemble, and suspended microphones descend from the ceiling above the performers. Tall draped curtains frame the stage, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person smiling directly toward the camera. The person has long, straight dark hair and is wearing a dark top. Soft lighting highlights the face while the background remains out of focus, drawing attention to the person's expression. The image is tightly framed around the head and shoulders.
Earle Brown, composer conducting ensemble onstage
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Earle Brown's Syntagm III (1970) -- View from stage left
A black-and-white scene shows a small contemporary music ensemble rehearsing in a performance space. A conductor stands at the right with one arm raised while musicians seated in a semicircle play or prepare instruments including clarinet, flute, cello, harp, piano, and percussion. A grand piano occupies the left foreground, partially framing the scene, while tall curtains form the backdrop. Music stands are arranged throughout the ensemble, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
Karl Kraber, flutist with Paolo Dimiziani
A black-and-white photograph shows two people standing close together at an indoor gathering. One person is wearing a suit and tie, while the other is dressed in a dark top and is holding a disposable cup with a stir stick. Several other attendees are visible out of focus in the background, suggesting a reception or social event. The low lighting gives the image a candid appearance.
Evenings for New Music performance -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left)
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing on a stage framed by tall draped curtains. A conductor stands at the center facing the musicians, who are positioned with music stands across the stage alongside instruments including a gong, percussion setup, piano, and other ensemble instruments. Audience silhouettes are visible along the bottom edge of the image, and overhead microphones hang above the performers. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Michael Peebles, violoncellist, Spring 1978
A black-and-white scene shows a seated cellist performing with a cello while reading from a music stand positioned in the foreground. The musician holds the bow across the strings with one hand and fingers the fingerboard with the other. A grand piano and additional performance equipment are partially visible in the background, indicating a rehearsal or concert setting. The composition focuses closely on the performer and the instrument.
Douglas Davis, violoncellist with Roger Shields at piano
A black-and-white scene shows a pianist seated at a grand piano on the left and a cellist seated on the right performing with a cello. A music stand is positioned between the two musicians, and both appear focused on the rehearsal. Tall draped curtains frame the stage, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Harriet Simons, conductor with University at Buffalo Choir receiving applause
Simons holding bouquet of flowers -- Performance in unidentified church
A color photograph shows a large choir standing on risers at the front of a church, holding black choral folders. In the center aisle, a person carrying a bouquet of flowers stands facing the camera, while another person walks nearby. Audience members are seated in the pews on both sides of the aisle. A large circular chandelier hangs overhead, and a cross and church architectural details are visible behind the choir.
A black-and-white scene shows a seated cellist performing with a bow while focusing on the instrument. The musician is wearing a light-colored dress shirt and patterned tie, with the cello positioned between the knees. A vibraphone and additional percussion equipment are visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal or concert setting. The composition centers on the musician and the cello in mid-performance.
Henri Pousseur, composer conducting Creative Associates in his opera, Votre Faust
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing across a wide stage with a conductor standing at the center, one arm raised toward the musicians. Instrumentalists are arranged with music stands and instruments including piano, harp, percussion, woodwinds, and double bass. Audience silhouettes fill the foreground, while tall draped curtains frame the stage and suspended microphones hang overhead. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
New Percussion Quartet at Second Festival of the Arts
Evenings for New Music performance -- John Cage takes bow with New Percussion Quartet
A black-and-white scene shows four performers standing side by side on a stage facing the audience, with one person bowing. A grand piano, chimes, timpani, and additional percussion instruments are arranged around the stage, suggesting the conclusion of a concert. Audience members are visible in the foreground, and tall draped curtains frame the performance area. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white portrait shows a conductor facing forward with both hands raised in expressive conducting gestures. The conductor is wearing glasses and a dark long-sleeved shirt, with a focused expression directed toward the unseen ensemble. The softly blurred background suggests a rehearsal or performance venue, keeping attention on the conductor's movements and posture.
Colin Bright, composer with percussionists
Colin Bright with Jan Williams and partial view of another percussionist
A black-and-white scene shows two percussionists standing beside large concert drums during a rehearsal. One percussionist holds a pair of mallets above a covered percussion instrument, while the other stands near a bass drum with a hand resting on its rim. In the foreground, another performer’s hands hold several soft mallets aimed toward the drum, adding depth to the composition. The dark background and clustered percussion instruments emphasize the rehearsal setting.
Joelle Leandre, double bassist rehearsing with 2 percussionists (contact sheet)
A black-and-white contact sheet contains multiple sequential film frames documenting a rehearsal in a music studio. Most frames show a small group of musicians gathered around music stands and instruments, including a double bass, while one performer appears seated near a keyboard or piano. Several frames are overexposed or blank, illustrating variations in the photographic negatives. The film strip borders, frame numbers, and sprocket holes are visible throughout, emphasizing that this is an uncut contact sheet rather than a single photograph.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated on a large textured outdoor sculpture. The person is wearing a dark coat and long skirt or trousers and is turned slightly to look toward the camera. Part of a building and tree branches are visible in the background, indicating an outdoor public space. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Evenings for New Music performance -- Wrochem is playing violin (stage left) -- Slightly blurry , superimposed with another image
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble performing across a stage framed by tall draped curtains. A central performer stands in front of a large translucent screen or backdrop, while instrumentalists and percussionists are arranged on both sides with music stands, drums, and other instruments. Long-exposure or multiple-exposure effects create overlapping ghosted figures and repeated outlines across the stage, emphasizing movement during the performance. Audience silhouettes are visible along the bottom edge, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor seated at piano at Second Festival of the Arts
A black-and-white scene shows a pianist seated at a grand piano viewed from the side. The performer faces the keyboard with hands positioned at the keys, while a large gong and percussion equipment stand behind the piano. Tall draped curtains frame the performance space, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Donald Knaack, percussionist in recording session
A black-and-white scene shows a percussionist seated behind a drum, holding a drumstick while looking toward the side. A music stand occupies the foreground, and multiple microphones on stands are positioned around the performer, suggesting a recording or rehearsal session. Posters and notices are mounted on the wall in the background, reinforcing the studio or classroom setting.
Slee Hall organ, Op. 95, C.B. Fisk pipe shop
A color photograph shows a vertical array of metal organ pipes mounted against a light wood-paneled wall. The pipes vary in length and are arranged in ascending height from right to left. An adjacent room is visible through a large interior window, revealing building infrastructure and equipment. The image emphasizes the installation of the organ pipes within the architectural setting.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1970
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Ensemble
Creative Associates meeting in corner by window -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1970-1971 season
A group of people sits together in a circle during a discussion or rehearsal, with several holding papers and notebooks.
A color photograph shows a completed pipe organ installed within a large wooden case against a deep blue wall. Metal organ pipes of varying sizes are arranged symmetrically around the central console, which is enclosed within the wooden structure. Tall architectural columns frame the organ on both sides, emphasizing its scale and its integration into the performance or worship space.
Maria Runfola, faculty (music education)
Runfola sitting on desk, teaching a class
A black-and-white scene shows a classroom with a person seated at the front, gesturing with one hand while speaking to a group of students. Several students sit at desks with notebooks and papers, looking toward the instructor, while large floor-to-ceiling windows behind them reveal trees outside. The bright classroom and informal seating arrangement emphasize a discussion or lecture in progress.
Judith Coon (right), and Barbara Wise (left) playing recorders
A black-and-white scene shows two musicians standing side by side while playing recorder-like woodwind instruments. Each performer faces a music stand holding sheet music, with one musician positioned slightly behind the other. The image is tightly framed on the performers, emphasizing their instruments and concentration during the rehearsal or performance.
A black-and-white scene shows a seated cellist performing with a bow while concentrating on the instrument. The musician is wearing a light-colored dress shirt and patterned tie, with one hand on the fingerboard and the other drawing the bow across the strings. A vibraphone occupies the background, indicating a rehearsal or concert setting with multiple instruments. The composition is tightly framed on the musician and the cello, emphasizing the performance.
Richard Dufallo, conductor with Creative Associates (rehearsal)
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Stefan Wolpe's Piece for Two Instrumental Units (1962)
A black-and-white scene shows a small ensemble rehearsing in a performance space. A conductor stands with their back to the camera at the center, directing musicians seated with music stands arranged in a semicircle. The ensemble includes woodwind players, a cellist, percussion, and a double bassist standing at the far right. A grand piano, gong, and percussion instruments are visible in the background, while tall draped curtains frame the stage. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Jan Williams, percussionist rehearsing with Creative Associates
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Leo Smit's In woods (1978)
A black-and-white scene shows a small ensemble rehearsing on a stage. A harpist is seated on the left behind a concert harp, while other musicians are seated among music stands near a vibraphone, keyboard percussion, drum set, and a large gong. A percussionist stands at the right behind a keyboard percussion instrument. Tall curtains form the backdrop, and the arrangement of instruments emphasizes the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a smiling person wearing large eyeglasses, a collared blouse with a tied neck scarf, and a knit sweater. The person faces the camera directly with a warm expression. A softly textured curtain fills the background, keeping the focus on the face and upper shoulders.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1974
Scoville, Margaret, 1944-1978 - Composer
Creative Associates on steps of Albright-Knox Art Gallery -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1974-1975 season
A black-and-white group portrait shows thirteen people arranged on the steps and central pedestal in front of a large building with tall classical columns. Some stand while others sit or lean casually, wearing a variety of coats, hats, scarves, and casual clothing. The wide stone staircase and monumental architecture provide a formal backdrop for the group portrait. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A color photograph shows the interior of a pipe organ with part of the wooden case opened to reveal its mechanical action. Rows of slender metal rods, levers, and linkages are visible behind an access panel, while the tops of vertical guide rods extend above the instrument. A wooden support beam projects from the side, and workshop equipment, including a flexible hose, is visible in the background, indicating the organ is under construction, maintenance, or restoration.
A black-and-white scene shows a performer on a stage wearing a voluminous, gathered costume that drapes from the shoulders to the feet. The performer balances with one leg raised and leans forward with an expressive facial expression, suggesting a theatrical performance or rehearsal. Tall draped curtains frame the stage in the background, while the simple set keeps the focus on the costume and pose.
Morton Feldman, seated at piano surrounded by Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around a grand piano during a rehearsal or discussion. One person is seated at the piano, pointing to a large sheet of music resting above the keyboard while the others stand nearby watching. A keyboard instrument and a large gong are visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal space equipped with multiple instruments. The image focuses on the collaborative review of the score rather than performance.
Michael Kraft sticking head in folded resonator 32' Posaune
A color photograph shows a person standing in an organ workshop beneath a tall, narrow wooden organ component that extends from the floor to above their head, partially obscuring their face. The workshop contains woodworking tools, lumber, and parts of an organ console, while a large window behind the person looks out onto trees. The image emphasizes the scale of the wooden component by comparing it to the person's height.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1975
Creative Associates walking away from tree, 2 unidentified people -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1975-1976 season
A black-and-white photograph shows a group of people walking across a large grassy lawn on a campus. Several people in the foreground are talking while walking, while others follow behind at different distances. Mature trees, trimmed shrubs, and a large building are visible in the background, creating an open outdoor setting. The image captures the group in motion during an informal gathering or walk across campus.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and dark tie. The subject is shown from the shoulders up, facing slightly to one side with a neutral expression. The background is dark and plain, emphasizing the face and formal attire in the tightly framed composition.
John Newell, composer conducting Creative Associates
Bernard Rands' as all get out (1972) -- View from behind Donald Knaack
A black-and-white scene shows a contemporary music ensemble rehearsing in a spacious museum gallery. In the foreground, a percussionist stands at a vibraphone, while a grand piano, gong, and additional percussion instruments are arranged nearby. Several seated musicians perform from music stands as a conductor gestures energetically at the right side of the image. Classical sculptures, tall columns, and hanging microphones are visible throughout the gallery, emphasizing the unique performance setting.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist eating at reception
A black-and-white candid photograph shows a person wearing a sleeveless formal outfit eating from a small plate at what appears to be a reception or social gathering. The person holds the plate in one hand and takes a bite with the other while looking toward the camera. Several other attendees are visible out of focus in the background, standing and conversing in the indoor event space.
Reverse reads: 'June in Buffalo' music by Terry Riley (Baird Stage) -- Riley seated on carpet working electronic equipment
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated on a patterned rug placed on a wooden stage while operating electronic music equipment connected by numerous cables. Large speakers stand on either side of the setup, and additional electronic components and control units are arranged nearby. The otherwise open stage and plain wall behind the performer emphasize the electronic performance or sound installation.
John Cage and unidentified woman in foreground assisting with prepared piano -- Second Festival of the Arts
A black-and-white scene shows two musicians performing together. In the foreground, a percussionist stands beside a drum with hands positioned over the instrument, while in the background a pianist leans forward over the keyboard of a grand piano. The piano lid is raised, and the shallow depth of field keeps the pianist in focus while softly blurring the percussionist. A large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
Karl Kraber, flutist seated, holding a piccolo
A black-and-white photograph shows a seated musician holding a piccolo across their lap while looking downward. The musician is wearing a button-up shirt with a striped tie, and another seated person is partially visible beside them. Out-of-focus percussion instruments and chairs appear in the background, suggesting a rehearsal space. The close composition emphasizes the musician and the piccolo rather than an active performance.
Douglas Davis, violoncellist with Howard Zwickler in background
Douglas Davis and Howard Zwickler performing on stage
A black-and-white scene shows a cellist seated on the left performing with a bow while a percussionist stands on the right playing a keyboard percussion instrument with mallets. Music stands are positioned between the performers, and additional percussion instruments, including hanging chimes, are arranged nearby. Microphone stands and stage curtains frame the performance setting, emphasizing a chamber music rehearsal or concert.
Simons walking off stage -- Performance in unidentified church
A color photograph shows a large choir standing on risers at the front of a church, holding black choral folders. A conductor stands in the foreground with their back to the camera, directing the ensemble from a music stand. Audience members are visible at the bottom of the frame, and a large circular chandelier hangs overhead. Tall columns, stained-glass architectural details, and the church altar form the backdrop behind the choir.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor standing onstage at Second Festival of the Arts
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the front of a stage with hands clasped behind their back, facing the audience or ensemble. Behind the conductor, percussionists stand among timpani, keyboard percussion instruments, and music stands, while additional musicians are partially visible. Tall draped curtains frame the performance space, and a large copyright watermark spans the center of the image.
A black-and-white scene shows a percussion ensemble performing in a studio or rehearsal space. Several people are seated among a variety of percussion instruments, including drums, cymbals, and other mounted instruments, with music stands positioned in front of them. Large suspended gongs or tam-tams stand on the left side, while a snare drum is visible in the foreground. The background is dark, with stage equipment and a doorway visible behind the performers.
Boris Kroyt, violist coaching student string quartet
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Performances
Unidentified students are playing a Beethoven quartet -- Kroyt listening with eyes closed, violist in foreground
A black-and-white scene shows a seated person in profile with slicked-back hair, wearing a dark jacket and looking toward the right side of the frame. Another person is out of focus in the foreground on the left, partially obscuring the view. The background includes indistinct objects and furniture, with the composition emphasizing the seated person through shallow depth of field.
Kagel is not shown -- Performance by Creative Associates -- James Mitchell leaning back on stool
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated on a stool, leaning back with one arm resting near their lap and wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt and pants. The person faces toward the right side of the frame. In the background, two other seated people are visible near a piano, with stage curtains and overhead lighting suggesting a performance or rehearsal space.
A black-and-white scene shows a group of people gathered indoors, seated on benches, chairs, and the floor in a loose circle. One person sits at a table near the center while others face toward them or each other, suggesting a group discussion or meeting. Large floor-to-ceiling windows behind the group overlook trees and an outdoor landscape. A faint watermark runs across the center of the image.
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Building
Stage empty, lights showcasing organ -- Polaroid photograph
A color scene shows a large pipe organ mounted against a wood-paneled wall in a concert hall or recital space. The organ features multiple vertical ranks of silver pipes arranged within a wooden case, with a central console positioned below the pipes. Recessed ceiling lights illuminate the organ and the empty stage floor. The image has a white border with handwritten text at the bottom and a printed date in the lower-right corner.
Julius Eastman, composer performing on piano with Yuji Takahashi
Performing Bernard Rands' Espressione IV (1964) -- Yuji Takahashi is holding the piano music stand
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated at separate grand pianos positioned facing one another on a stage. The person on the left leans forward with both hands resting on the raised lid of the piano, while the person on the right sits at the keyboard of the second piano. Large draped curtains hang behind the performers, and a watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
David Gibson holding violoncello onstage with Creative Associates
Dennis Kahle is partially hidden -- Evenings for New Music performance of Andrew Stiller's Magnification (1974)
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing beside string instruments in a recording or rehearsal space. Two people hold bowed string instruments while another stands between them, with music stands positioned in front. Microphone stands, chairs, and additional equipment are visible around the group, and the background includes acoustic wall panels and studio furnishings.
A black-and-white scene shows a group of people gathered indoors, seated on benches and the floor in front of large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking trees and an outdoor landscape. Several people face one another while talking, and one person on the far right looks down at an open booklet or papers. The room is bright with natural light, and a faint watermark runs across the center of the image.
A black-and-white scene shows a close-up portrait of a person with neatly combed hair, wearing dark-framed glasses, a dark coat, and a thick scarf over a light-colored collared shirt. The person is turned slightly to the right with their mouth slightly open. The background is softly out of focus, with indistinct architectural elements visible.
Eberhard Blum in background -- Six unidentified men also present
A black-and-white scene shows several people gathered inside a gallery or exhibition space with high ceilings, large windows, and a white wooden installation in the foreground. Some people stand while others sit on the floor, facing toward a person standing on the right beside music stands and chairs. Speakers and other equipment are positioned around the room, and reflections of additional people are visible in the window glass.
Girl in bright-colored dress seated at piano, older violinist in suit, standing (both musicians are unidentified)
A tinted historical scene shows a person standing and playing the violin beside a piano while another person sits at the keyboard, reading from open sheet music on the music stand. The seated person wears a light-colored dress and sits on a wooden chair, while the standing violinist wears a suit and faces toward the piano. The room contains wood-paneled furnishings and cabinets, with a plain wall in the background.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor conducting rehearsal with singers
Lukas Foss with arms raised, profile -- Unidentified musicians in background
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing with one arm raised and the other extended while directing performers during a rehearsal. A grand piano occupies the foreground, where another person stands holding sheet music and looking toward the conductor. A seated pianist is visible in the background, and a watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
A black-and-white scene shows a group of people gathered indoors, seated on benches and the floor in a loose circle in front of large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking trees. Several people face toward the center of the group while talking or listening, with some seated cross-legged on the floor and others on a bench. The room is brightly lit by natural light, and a faint watermark runs across the center of the image.
Mark Sokol, violinist rehearsing with Creative Associates
Evenings for New Music rehearsal -- George Ritscher setting up microphone in foreground
A black-and-white scene shows a rehearsal space with several seated musicians reading from music stands while one person plays a bowed string instrument. In the foreground, another person stands holding a portable recording device or microphone toward the performers. Reel-to-reel tape recorders and other audio equipment are arranged on tables at the front of the room, with large draped curtains and clothing racks visible in the background. A watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Henri Pousseur, composer with Michel Butor and Creative Associates
Michel Butor is shaking hands with Miriam Abramowitsch
A black-and-white scene shows several people standing on a stage in formal attire. Two people are shaking hands near microphones and a music stand while others stand nearby watching. Stage curtains hang in the background, and musical equipment, including microphone stands and cables, is visible. A watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Concord String Quartet, in concert attire -- Mark Sokol, violin
A black-and-white studio portrait shows four people dressed in tuxedos posed against a plain backdrop. Two people are seated in the foreground, one person stands between them with one foot resting on a support, and another taller person stands behind them. The group faces the camera in a formal arrangement, and a narrow printed credit appears along the right edge of the image.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows four seated musicians performing as a string quartet against a dark backdrop. Two people play violins on the left, one person plays a viola on the right, and one person plays a cello in the center. All are dressed in formal concert attire and seated on simple wooden chairs. Printed text along the bottom identifies the ensemble as the Sequoia String Quartet, lists the musicians and their instruments, and includes a management company logo and contact information.
Jon Hassell, composer with installation piece
Jon Hassell with Margaret Krimsky Hassell standing at table with electronic equipment in hallway of art gallery
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing on opposite sides of a rectangular tabletop electronic device mounted on a clear stand. Both are reaching toward the surface with their hands while looking down at it. The room resembles an art gallery, with large abstract artworks displayed on the walls and a bright, open interior extending into the background.
Morton Subotnick, composer conducting with Yuji Takahashi in foreground at piano
A black-and-white scene shows a pianist seated at a grand piano on the left side of the frame while another person stands behind the piano with one arm raised in a conducting gesture. The grand piano occupies much of the foreground, partially obscuring the conductor. Large draped curtains hang in the background, and a watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Barbara Harbach, organist/harpsichordist
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a small keyboard instrument with rows of visible keys in the foreground. The person wears a dark jacket over a high-collared, ruffled blouse and looks downward toward the instrument. The image is closely cropped, showing only the upper body and part of the instrument, with the background softly out of focus.
A black-and-white scene shows a group of people gathered indoors, seated on benches and the floor in front of large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking trees and nearby buildings. Several people are looking toward one another while talking, and one person holds an open booklet while another sits on the floor writing or drawing on a large sheet of paper. The room is brightly lit by natural light, and a watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Julius Eastman, composer/vocalist, rehearsing Peter Maxwell Davies' Eight Songs for a Mad King
Davies, Peter Maxwell, 1934- -- Performances
Julius Eastman in chair, view from stage floor -- Creative Associates in background
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated in an upholstered chair on a stage, leaning forward with one hand raised while speaking. In the background, one seated person holds a woodwind instrument, another sits beside a cello, and part of a grand piano is visible on the left. Large draped curtains hang behind the performers, and a watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Robert Ashley, Walter Gajewski, and Linda Cummiskey, musicians on stage
A black-and-white scene shows three people spread across a stage in front of a large curtain. One person sits on the left adjusting a cable near the floor, another walks across the center of the stage, and a third sits at a table on the right operating electronic audio equipment. A large speaker cabinet stands near the center, with cables running across the stage floor. A few audience members are partially visible at the bottom edge of the image.
University at Buffalo Symphony - Ensemble
Peltz conducting University at Buffalo Symphony (then known as University at Buffalo Civic Symphony)
A black-and-white scene shows several seated musicians performing on a concert hall stage with music stands arranged in front of them. String instruments, including cellos and a double bass, are visible among the performers. A large pipe organ with multiple vertical ranks of pipes fills the background behind the ensemble, and the stage is lit from above.
George Crumb, composer with Buell Neidlinger
George Crumb and Buell Neidlinger looking at score
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing side by side, looking closely at a large sheet of paper held open in front of them. One person supports the document with both hands, while the other holds a cigarette near their face as smoke rises above their head. Both wear glasses and jackets, and frosted glass panels form the background. Partial views of other people appear at the bottom and right edges of the frame.
Lejaren Arthur Hiller, composer meeting with Creative Associates (contact sheet)
Creative Associates include Robert Dick, Nora Post, Jan Williams, Joelle Leandre, Petr Kotík, and Renee Levine
A black-and-white contact sheet displays numerous photographic negatives arranged in rows, each showing different moments from rehearsals, performances, and group gatherings. Several frames depict seated musicians reading from music stands and playing instruments, while others show people standing or sitting together in discussion. Some frames include percussion instruments, a large gong, and stage curtains, while others take place in a bright room with large windows. Film sprocket holes, frame numbers, and Kodak film markings are visible around the edges of the contact sheet.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person facing the camera with a slight smile. The person wears dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a patterned tie. The image is closely cropped to the head and shoulders, with a plain, softly graduated background.
Judith Lynn Martin, composer demonstrating electronic equipment outdoors
A black-and-white scene shows several people gathered around a synthesizer or electronic keyboard beneath a glass-roofed structure. One person leans over the instrument, adjusting knobs and controls, while others watch closely. The synthesizer has a piano-style keyboard and a control panel with numerous switches and dials. A faint copyright watermark appears across the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor rehearsing Stravinsky's L'histoire du soldat
A black-and-white scene shows four people seated around a table with tabletop microphones positioned in front of them. One person stands behind the group, leaning forward to look at a document held by another seated person. Papers, eyeglasses, and a small recording device are scattered across the table. A faint copyright watermark appears across the center of the image.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a dark tie. The image is closely cropped to the head and shoulders, with the person facing slightly to the left and a plain, softly blurred background.
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the front of a stage with hands behind their back, facing slightly upward. Behind and beside the conductor are percussion instruments, including timpani, a vibraphone or similar mallet instrument, and other mounted percussion. Several musicians stand or sit nearby, with large draped curtains forming the backdrop. A watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra rehearsing
Music-halls -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - Ensemble
Julius Rudel conducting -- View from empty organ loft
A black-and-white scene shows an orchestra seated in a semicircle on the stage of a large auditorium during a rehearsal. A conductor stands at the center with one arm raised while musicians play string instruments and read from music stands arranged throughout the ensemble. Rows of empty audience seating fill the background, with a few people standing or seated in different areas of the hall.
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Creative Associates include Robert Dick, Nora Post, Jan Williams, Joelle Leandre, John Tilbury, and Renee Levine
A black-and-white contact sheet displays numerous photographic negatives arranged in rows, documenting a variety of rehearsal, performance, and meeting scenes. Several frames show people gathered in discussion near large windows, while others depict musicians rehearsing with music stands, percussion instruments, a gong, piano, and string instruments. Additional frames capture individuals posing, interacting in open gallery spaces, and close views of a double bass. Film sprocket holes, frame numbers, and Kodak Safety Film markings are visible around the edges, with a single separate film frame mounted near the bottom of the sheet.
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 on stage with American flag around his neck
A black-and-white scene shows a person in a theatrical costume striking a dynamic pose on a stage while draped in a star-patterned cloth. Behind the performer is a decorated display covered with fabric, posters, and objects, including busts arranged on top. Stage curtains form the background, and a watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Alexander Schneider, violinist coaching student double bassists
Students are unidentified -- Alexander Schneider pointing towards music
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor wearing glasses and a dark jacket, gesturing with one arm while looking toward musicians outside the frame. An open score rests on a music stand in the foreground, and part of a string instrument is visible at the right edge of the image. The composition is closely cropped, focusing on the conductor during a rehearsal.
Sapp, holding his glasses, hands clasped -- Negative of MD07-017
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie, facing the camera with a slight smile. The person holds a pair of eyeglasses with both hands resting near their chin. The image is closely framed against a plain background, and a handwritten signature and date are visible along the bottom border.
Evenings for New Music performance -- John Cage seated at piano
A black-and-white scene shows a concert performance on a stage with a pianist seated at a grand piano on the left and a conductor standing near the center facing a group of percussionists. Several performers stand behind timpani, vibraphone, chimes, and other percussion instruments, while another person on the far right raises a trumpet to play. Large draped curtains hang behind the ensemble, stage lighting illuminates the performers, and audience members are visible along the bottom edge of the image. A watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1977
Creative Associates in front of pine tree -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1977-1978 season
A black-and-white scene shows eight people standing side by side outdoors in front of a large evergreen tree. The group wears a mix of jackets, sweaters, collared shirts, and trousers, with several people crossing their arms or resting their hands in their pockets. Trees and open sky are visible in the background, and the photograph is framed as a casual group portrait.
Reverse reads: SUNY Buffalo model -- Cardboard dummy in organ loft
A color scene shows a large pipe organ installed against a wood-paneled wall in a concert hall or recital space. Multiple vertical ranks of silver pipes are arranged within a wooden case, with the organ console positioned on a balcony-like platform at the center. A person stands at the console, providing a sense of scale. The foreground shows the empty stage floor, and recessed ceiling lights illuminate the organ.
Charles Joseph, violinist in playing position
A black-and-white scene shows a close-up of a person holding a violin beneath their chin while playing. The person's face is turned slightly downward with eyes focused below, and the violin, chin rest, and bow are partially visible near the bottom of the frame. The image is tightly cropped, emphasizing the musician's face and instrument against a softly blurred background.
Joseph Kubera, pianist with fire extinguisher crouching near piano
A black-and-white scene shows a person crouching on the floor beside a grand piano, adjusting or examining a tall cylindrical metal object positioned upright next to the instrument. The grand piano occupies the left side of the frame, with its legs and casters visible. The person wears a light-colored long-sleeved shirt, jeans, and boots, and the stage floor beneath them is visible with part of the piano's support structure and cables in the background.
Students not visible -- Alexander Schneider holding bow behind music stand
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor wearing glasses, a dark jacket, and a dark buttoned shirt, holding an open musical score in the foreground. The conductor faces forward with a focused expression while looking slightly past the camera. The background is plain, with a few vertical lines and blurred objects suggesting a rehearsal space.
Performance of Lejaren Hiller's Three rituals for two percussionists and lights
Hiller is not shown -- Jan Williams in background and Howard Zwickler in foreground, both performing in suits and helmets
A black-and-white scene shows a person wearing protective clothing and a helmet with a clear face shield standing at a pair of timpani, reading from a music stand while holding mallets. In the background, two other people in similar protective clothing stand near equipment in front of a large decorative frame containing an octagonal opening. The setting appears to be a stage or large performance space with percussion instruments and equipment arranged throughout.
Hiller is not shown, only Jan Williams is shown
A black-and-white scene shows a person wearing protective clothing and a helmet with a clear face shield standing beside a table holding electronic equipment and other devices. A music stand with open sheet music is positioned in front of the person, and additional equipment is arranged around the table. The background includes a large open performance space with a projection screen or wall, a column, and stage furnishings.
Henri Pousseur, composer conducting Creative Associates
Performance of Mel Powell's Prayer settings
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the center of a chamber orchestra, holding an open score while directing the ensemble. Seated string players, including violinists and a cellist, perform from music stands arranged around the conductor. Another seated person at the left raises one hand, and percussion instruments are partially visible at the edge of the stage. Large draped curtains form the backdrop, and a watermark reading "Copyright Jim Tuttle" appears across the center of the image.
A black-and-white scene shows a person wearing protective clothing and a helmet with a clear face shield standing at a pair of timpani, holding mallets while reading from a music stand. Two other people in similar protective clothing stand farther back near equipment, with a large octagonal shape visible in the background. The setting appears to be a stage or large performance space with percussion instruments and equipment arranged throughout.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo) (contact sheet), 1974
Creative Associates outside performance hall -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts
A black-and-white close-up of a contact sheet shows two adjacent film frames containing a group of people standing outdoors. The group faces the camera, with buildings and large windows visible in the background. Film borders, frame numbers, directional arrows, and Kodak Safety Film markings are visible around the images, and a faint watermark runs across the center.