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 scene shows a stage with a tall multi-level structure draped in fabric and banners. Several people stand on elevated platforms near the top of the structure, while another person on the stage below raises a hand in a waving gesture. A ladder stands alongside the structure, a grand piano is partially visible at the right edge of the stage, and large curtains form the backdrop. A faint copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
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Mischa Schneider, violoncellist working with students
Schneider, Mischa, 1903-1985 - Violoncello
Mischa Schneider speaking in background, unidentified female student in foreground
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing in front of an ensemble, raising one hand while speaking or giving directions. In the foreground, a seated string player is seen from behind with the neck of the instrument visible, and another music stand with open sheet music appears at the left edge. The rehearsal takes place in a room with partition walls and fluorescent ceiling lights.
A black-and-white scene shows four string players performing together against a dark background. Each musician is holding a bowed string instrument while facing inward toward the group, suggesting a chamber music performance. The image is closely cropped around the performers, emphasizing their instruments, playing positions, and interaction during the performance. A narrow printed margin is visible along the right edge of the image.
Anne Graff, vocalist rehearsing with Creative Associates, Luciano Berio watching
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Luciano Berio's Circles (1960)
A black-and-white scene shows a concert stage set for a performance with percussion instruments, including timpani, drums, and keyboard percussion, arranged across the stage. A harp stands at the center, and large draped curtains hang behind the instruments. In the foreground, rows of auditorium seats are mostly empty except for a single person seated near the front, facing the stage. A faint copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Thomas, Michael Tilson, 1944- - Conductor
Photograph taken when Michael Tilson Thomas was Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person with dark hair wearing a collared shirt beneath a vest. The person is turned slightly toward the camera with a slight smile and is shown from the chest upward against a softly lit, plain background. The portrait is closely cropped, emphasizing the face and upper body.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo), Fall 1975
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Ensemble
Creative Associates in front of ivy-covered wall, Renee Levine smiling -- Center of the Creative and Performing Arts, 1975-1976 season
A black-and-white scene shows a group of nine people gathered outdoors in front of a wall covered with dense ivy. Five people stand in the back row while four people sit or kneel in the front row, all facing the camera. The group is dressed in casual clothing, and the ivy-covered wall fills most of the background, creating a simple setting for the group portrait.
Makoto Michii, double bassist performing
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing on a stage while playing a double bass. The performer is leaning toward the instrument with one hand on the fingerboard and the other holding the bow. A grand piano is partially visible in the background, and the stage is otherwise dimly lit. A faint copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Joelle Leandre, double bassist playing outdoors
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing outdoors while playing a double bass with a bow. The person holds the fingerboard with one hand and draws the bow across the strings with the other. A music stand with sheet music is positioned to the left, and dense foliage fills the background. The image is cropped to include the performer and most of the instrument.
Melvin Strauss conducting New Percussion Quartet
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing with their back to the camera while directing a percussion ensemble on a concert stage. Multiple percussion instruments, including timpani, drums, keyboard percussion, cymbals, and music stands, are arranged across the stage. A seated percussionist is visible behind the central instrument setup, with additional equipment and a lectern positioned toward the back of the stage. Wood-paneled walls form the background.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated on the floor indoors, leaning back with one hand resting on the top of their head. The person is wearing a collared jacket and is looking toward the camera with a neutral expression. Chairs and tables are visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal, classroom, or meeting space. The image is closely cropped around the seated person.
Morton Subotnick, composer holding score in one hand, cigarette in the other
A black-and-white scene shows a person with a beard and mustache standing on a stage while holding up a sheet of music or notes toward the camera. The person is wearing a suit and tie and is smiling slightly. Large draped curtains form the background, and a microphone or stand is partially visible near the left edge of the frame. A faint copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
A color photograph shows four musicians seated outdoors on folding chairs with string instruments, including violins and a cello. One person holds a music folder while the others hold their instruments and face the camera. Mountains and trees form the background, and printed text identifying the ensemble and publication information appears along the bottom edge of the image.
David Felder, composer with violinist János Négyésy
A black-and-white scene shows two people positioned behind a large abstract metal sculpture with broad, angular surfaces occupying the center of the frame. One person is partially visible at the left edge, while the other faces the camera from the right side holding a violin. The image is closely cropped, emphasizing the sculpture in the foreground and the two people behind it.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows four string musicians posed together against a plain background. One seated person holds a cello, two seated people hold violins, and one standing person is positioned behind them. The group faces the camera, and a narrow printed margin with publication information is visible along the right edge of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor conducting Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the front of a stage with one arm raised while directing an ensemble. Several music stands and seated musicians are visible behind the conductor, and a grand piano appears at the right edge of the frame. Large draped curtains form the backdrop, and a faint copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Richard Dufallo, conductor with Creative Associates (rehearsal)
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Stefan Wolpe's Piece for Two Instrumental Units (1962) -- Richard Dufallo gesturing to Makoto Michii -- Slight detail of MD02-064
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows one person seated on a stool playing a double bass in the foreground with their back partly toward the camera. Another person stands or sits across from them, gesturing with one hand beside a music stand that holds sheet music. The neck of another string instrument is partially visible at the right edge of the frame. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Jan Williams, percussionist conducting Creative Associates
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Dean Drummond's Zurrjir (1976)
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows two people seated side by side, each playing a flute while reading from music stands. A grand piano with its lid raised stands behind them, and several percussion instruments, including tubular bells and a xylophone or marimba, are arranged along the back of the room. Additional chairs and music stands are visible to the left, and stage curtains form the backdrop.
Harriet Simons, conductor with European tour University at Buffalo Choir members
Reverse reads: Harriet Simons with her group of choir members that will be going on European tour in 1995 -- Photographed at University at Buffalo, Ellicott Complex
Jan Williams, percussionist seated with Renée Levine outside Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white portrait shows two people seated side by side, facing the camera. Both are wrapped in patterned blankets or shawls over their clothing. One person has shoulder-length dark hair, while the other has longer hair, a mustache, and wears glasses. A plain wall forms the background, and a copyright watermark is visible across the image.
Judith Lynn Martin, composer demonstrating electronic equipment outdoors
A black-and-white outdoor scene shows four people gathered on a wooden dock around a portable electronic keyboard placed on a stand or table. Three people stand closely together examining the instrument, while another person is partially visible at the left edge of the frame. Boats, masts, and water are visible in the background, indicating a marina or harbor setting. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Mark Sokol, violinist rehearsing with Creative Associates
Evenings for New Music rehearsal -- George Ritscher with back towards camera
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a small ensemble of seated musicians performing with music stands arranged in front of them. A person stands in the foreground with their back to the camera beside a table holding audio equipment or recording devices. A grand piano is partially visible at the left, and large stage curtains hang behind the musicians. The ensemble includes string players and a percussionist positioned toward the back of the stage.
Donald Knaack, percussionist behind glass chimes
A black-and-white close-up shows a person looking through the vertical metal bars of a percussion instrument, with both hands gripping the sides of the instrument in the foreground. The person's face is partially obscured by the bars, and the background contains a curved structural framework. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person in formal attire leaning over the open interior of a grand piano. One hand rests near the piano's strings while the person looks directly toward the camera with a slight smile. The composition emphasizes both the person's face and the exposed strings inside the instrument.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person in profile wearing a light-colored suit jacket, striped shirt, and dark tie. The person has short hair and a mustache and is looking downward with a neutral expression. The softly blurred background includes the partial outline of a large circular object, likely part of a musical instrument or equipment.
A black-and-white close-up shows a person with neatly combed hair looking downward. The neck and strings of a bowed string instrument run vertically along the right side of the frame, partially obscuring the person's shoulder. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing on the person's head and the instrument.
Henri Pousseur, composer with Michel Butor
Pousseur is being interviewed by unidentified woman
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing in an auditorium with rows of empty seats in the background. One person at the left holds a small object while speaking with two others. The person in the center wears a suit and smiles toward the others, while the third person is partially visible at the right edge of the frame. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Alexander Schneider, violinist coaching student double bassists
Students are unidentifed -- Alexander Schneider holding violin, gesturing with left arm
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a conductor standing at the left with one arm raised, facing two double bass players. One musician stands behind a music stand at the center, while another is partially visible at the right with a double bass in the foreground. The rehearsal takes place in a simple indoor room with large windows or glass panels along the back wall.
Colin Bright, composer with percussionists
Colin Bright with Jan Williams and partial view of another percussionist
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows three people gathered around a set of percussion instruments. One person at the left holds a pair of mallets over a percussion setup, while another person stands at the center observing. A third person at the right reaches toward a large suspended cymbal or gong with a mallet. Music stands and percussion equipment fill the foreground, and the dimly lit background suggests an indoor performance or rehearsal space.
A black-and-white portrait shows two people seated side by side, facing the camera. Both are wrapped in patterned blankets or shawls over their clothing. One person has shoulder-length dark hair, while the other has longer hair, a mustache, glasses, and wears a turtleneck beneath a jacket. A plain wall forms the background, and a copyright watermark is visible across the image.
Juilliard String Quartet, seated and playing
A black-and-white scene shows four seated string musicians arranged in a semicircle with music stands at the center. Two people play violins, one plays a cello, and one plays a viola or violin. A poster hangs on the wall behind the ensemble, and the group appears to be performing or rehearsing in a small indoor room.
Slee Hall organ, Op. 95, C.B. Fisk pipe shop
A color scene shows a person standing in a woodworking workshop while tightening several large bar clamps around a rectangular wooden frame or panel on a workbench. Additional clamps hang on the wall behind the workbench, and woodworking tools and materials are visible throughout the workspace. A window at the left provides natural light into the room.
A black-and-white performance scene shows a percussionist standing behind a marimba on a stage, holding mallets while facing the audience. Additional percussion instruments and equipment are arranged across the stage, with large curtains hanging behind them. Silhouettes of audience members are visible along the bottom edge of the frame, and a copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
A color close-up shows several black archival storage boxes stacked horizontally on a shelving unit. Each box has handwritten identification numbers in white on its side and a white label affixed near one end. The edges of the boxes reveal light-colored interiors, and the tightly cropped composition focuses on the labeled containers.
Sapp, holding his glasses, hands clasped
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and dark tie while facing the camera. The person holds a pair of eyeglasses with both hands near their chest and has a slight smile. The plain dark background keeps the focus on the subject.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor seated at piano at Second Festival of the Arts
Lukas Foss playing piano, looking up -- Cropped (profile, hands not visible)
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated indoors in profile, facing toward the right side of the frame. The person wears a dark jacket over a light shirt and has short hair. A blurred figure is partially visible in the foreground at the left, and a curtain hangs in the background. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
A color interior scene shows a large pipe organ mounted on a stage with a polished wooden case and multiple vertical metal pipes of varying heights. The organ console is centered beneath the pipes, and the stage is surrounded by wood-paneled walls. Recessed ceiling lights illuminate the room, and the foreground shows the empty stage floor.
Reverse reads: SUNY Buffalo model -- Cardboard dummy in organ loft
A color interior scene shows a large pipe organ mounted on a stage with a polished wooden case and multiple groups of vertical metal pipes arranged within wooden frames. The organ console is centered beneath the pipes, and the stage is surrounded by wood-paneled walls. Recessed ceiling lights illuminate the room, and the foreground shows the empty stage floor.
Preparation for Tudor's Rainforest-Creative Associate special event -- Renee Levine seated on floor, others are unidentified
A black-and-white scene shows a large indoor performance or rehearsal space viewed from above. One person sits cross-legged on the floor near the center of the room. Tall stage walls, curtains, suspended cables, and backstage equipment surround the open space, with a large circular object partially visible in the foreground at the lower right. The composition emphasizes the scale of the room in relation to the seated person.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person wearing round glasses and a dark button-up shirt, turned slightly to one side while looking downward. The person's hair is combed to one side, and the background consists of a plain curtain or draped fabric. The composition is closely cropped, focusing on the person's face and upper body.
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person with tousled hair wearing a dark top and leaning slightly forward while looking toward the camera. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor setting with a window or architectural elements. The lower border of the image includes the printed text "Philip Glass."
Jan Williams, percussionist, right arm raised
A black-and-white portrait shows a person facing the camera while wearing glasses, a collared shirt, and a dark cardigan. The person has a mustache and side-parted hair, with one arm extending upward and out of the left side of the frame. The background is plain, and the composition is closely cropped around the upper body.
Ensemble is not visible -- Photograph mounted onto cardboard
A black-and-white close-up shows a person with short white hair wearing glasses and a light-colored shirt. Both arms are raised in an expressive gesture, with one arm extending across the foreground. The background is dark, and the tightly cropped composition focuses on the person's upper body and conducting-like motion.
Performance of HPSCHD, composition by John Cage and Lejaren Hiller
Photograph of stage set for HPSCHD performance -- John Cage is not shown -- Clipping mounted on cardboard
A sepia-toned newspaper photograph shows a large theater stage viewed from a high vantage point. A broad curtain hangs across the back of the stage above a brightly lit central performance area, with several pieces of stage equipment and furniture arranged below. The curved proscenium arch frames the stage, and a newspaper caption is printed along the bottom edge of the image.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person in a suit jacket, dress shirt, and tie, turned partly away from the camera while looking back over one shoulder with a slight smile. The image is closely cropped around the head and shoulders, with a plain light background that keeps the focus on the subject.
David Tudor, composer at console with Renée Levine in background
Reverse reads: Preparation for Rainforest-Creative Associate special event, Communications Center, State University College at Buffalo, June 12, 1974
A black-and-white scene shows a large indoor performance or rehearsal space divided by tall structural panels. On the left, one person leans over a workbench with tools and containers spread across its surface. On the right, another person stands near suspended cables and stage equipment, facing toward the open space. The background includes rigging, hanging elements, and backstage equipment, emphasizing the technical work environment.
Julius Eastman, composer singing at music stand
Henze, Hans Werner, 1926- -- Performances
Rehearsal with Creative Associates of Hans Werner Henze's El cimarron
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a seated string player in the foreground reading from a music stand while holding a bowed string instrument. Behind the music stand, several percussion instruments, including a large gong and a drum set, are arranged on the stage. Additional musicians are seated and standing farther back in the room. The rehearsal takes place in a spacious hall with tall walls and a bright interior.
Jan Williams, percussionist conducting (contact sheet)
Images of Henrik Svitzer also on contact sheet
A black-and-white close-up shows multiple strips of photographic film negatives stored in transparent archival sleeves. Each strip contains a sequence of small contact-print frames depicting people, musical performances, and rehearsal scenes. The sleeves are arranged in rows, and the image emphasizes the organization and preservation of photographic materials.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with glasses, a mustache, and wavy hair looking slightly to one side. The person wears a patterned jacket over a dark shirt with a light-colored tie. The background is softly blurred, and a copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Mauricio Kagel, composer (his Sur scene)
Kagel is not shown -- Performance by Creative Associates -- John Horton in foreground, George Crumb in background
A black-and-white performance scene shows a person wearing a tuxedo and glasses standing beneath two bright stage lights. Another person in formal attire is blurred in the upper left corner of the frame. The background is dark, and the lighting emphasizes the person in the foreground while creating a high-contrast stage atmosphere.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person smiling toward the camera while standing outdoors with one arm resting on a stone post. The person wears a turtleneck beneath a patterned vest, and their hair is pulled back. Vertical railings and a softly blurred background are visible behind them. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor conducting rehearsal with singers
Lukas Foss, arms raised (frontal view) -- 1 unidentified man in background
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a percussionist seated at a vibraphone with mallets raised over the instrument. Additional percussion instruments, including keyboards and drums, are arranged around the stage, while other musicians are seated or standing in the background. Chairs, music stands, and audio equipment are visible throughout the spacious rehearsal hall. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
James Hurt, actor with Creative Associates
A black-and-white scene shows two people indoors making expressive hand gestures while facing a third person who is partially visible at the right edge of the frame. One person in the foreground is shown in profile with an arm raised, while the other stands behind with one hand lifted near their head. The background is plain, and the close crop focuses on the interaction and gestures.
Warren Hoffer conducting Creative Associates
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a seated violinist holding a violin and bow while looking toward the camera. Another person at the left reaches toward a piece of equipment positioned above a music stand filled with sheet music. Multiple music stands occupy the foreground, and the room has cinder block walls with a microphone stand visible in the background.
Hiller, Lejaren Arthur, 1924- - Composer
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a patterned tie. The person faces the camera with a slight smile, and the image is closely cropped around the head and shoulders. A plain background keeps the focus on the subject.
Buffalo (N.Y,) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Music-halls -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Building
Frank B. and Cameron Baird Music Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Building
Baird Hall and Clemens Hall (North Campus) also visible
A black-and-white outdoor scene shows a wide, snow-covered plaza bordered by modern brick and concrete buildings. Several leafless trees line the open space, and a larger multi-story building rises in the background between two lower structures. A paved walkway is visible in the foreground, and the scene is empty of people, emphasizing the quiet winter setting.
Jacques Guyonnet, composer, conducting Creative Associates
Guyonnet, Jacques, 1933- -- Performances
Warren, Gwendolin Sims - Voice (Soprano)
Jacques Guyonnet with left arm raised -- Rehearsal of Guyonnet's Good Grief, Jerry (1970)
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a conductor standing at the center of a stage facing a seated ensemble arranged with music stands. Musicians are seated across the stage with a grand piano visible to the left and additional instruments positioned throughout the ensemble. Large draped curtains hang behind the performers, and the spacious rehearsal hall is brightly lit. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Stuart Dempster onstage in front of screen -- Landscape view of MD02-049, feet not visible
A black-and-white performance scene shows a person standing on a stage playing a trombone in profile. The performer is silhouetted against a light-colored stage backdrop, with a railing visible behind them. The image is tightly framed, emphasizing the musician and the extended slide of the trombone. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
A black-and-white portrait shows a smiling person outdoors wearing round glasses, a patterned collared shirt, and a light-colored sweater or cardigan. The person has medium-length hair that falls around the face and is looking slightly to one side. The background is softly blurred with trees or foliage visible, and a copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Karl Kraber, flutist seated, holding a piccolo
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated indoors wearing a dark button-up shirt with a striped tie. The person has neatly combed hair and a mustache and is looking downward with a slight smile. Chairs and another partially visible person appear in the softly blurred background, suggesting a rehearsal or meeting setting. The composition is closely cropped around the upper body.
Jon Hassell installation piece (Hassell not shown)
Electronic setup: table sourrounded by speakers on four sides, in hallway of art gallery
A black-and-white interior scene shows a spacious art gallery with polished floors, white walls, and track lighting illuminating the exhibition. Sculptures are displayed on pedestals throughout the room, while large paintings hang on the walls in the background. Low railings guide visitors through the space, and a few box-shaped objects are positioned on the floor in the foreground. The gallery is empty of visitors, emphasizing the exhibition layout.
University at Buffalo Symphony - Ensemble
Peltz conducting University at Buffalo Symphony (then known as University at Buffalo Civic Symphony) -- Photograph taken from organ loft
A black-and-white scene shows an orchestra seated in a semicircle with music stands arranged before each musician. A conductor stands at the front with both arms raised, facing the ensemble. Rows of empty auditorium seats fill the background, and the elevated viewpoint captures the conductor, musicians, and rehearsal layout from above.
Jacques Guyonnet with right arm raised -- Rehearsal of Guyonnet's Good Grief, Jerry (1970)
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a conductor standing at the center of a stage facing a seated ensemble arranged with music stands. Musicians are seated across the stage with string players, a grand piano at the left, and additional instruments positioned throughout the ensemble. Large draped curtains hang behind the performers, and the brightly lit rehearsal hall is viewed from the audience perspective. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Barbara Harbach, organist/harpsichordist
Two different photographs, each occupying half of the sheet: 1) Barbara Harbach with organ in background, 2) Barbara Harbach at harpsichord
A black-and-white printed page presents two portrait photographs of the same person placed side by side. The left portrait shows the person facing the camera while wearing a light-colored jacket over a blouse with a bow at the collar. The right portrait shows the person in profile seated at a harpsichord, wearing a dark jacket over a ruffled blouse. Printed captions beneath each portrait identify the person as Barbara Harbach, with the right caption including the word "Harpsichordist," and both captions include a small publisher logo.
Yvar Mikhashoff, pianist seated at piano
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated behind the open lid of a grand piano, resting one hand against their face while looking toward the camera. The foreground is filled with the piano's exposed strings and frame, creating a sweeping perspective across the instrument. A few books stand upright near the left edge of the piano, and the composition emphasizes the interior of the grand piano leading toward the seated person.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person wearing a suit jacket, dress shirt, and tie while looking toward the camera with a slight smile. The image is closely cropped around the head and shoulders, with a softly blurred background that keeps the focus on the subject's face.
Hiller is not shown -- Joseph Glosson on stage with American flag around his neck
A black-and-white performance scene shows a person on stage holding a large harp-like instrument while standing in a dynamic pose. The instrument is decorated with draped fabric and appears to be supported by a frame or stand behind the performer. Stage curtains form the backdrop, and another seated person is partially visible at the right edge of the frame. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Charles Haupt, violinist accompanied by William C. Kothe
A black-and-white scene shows a violinist standing and playing while reading from a music stand. A pianist sits at a grand piano behind the violinist, with one hand raised as if giving a cue or preparing to play. Percussion instruments, including a gong and drum set, are visible in the background, and stage curtains hang behind the ensemble. The scene appears to take place in a rehearsal or performance setting.
Orford String Quartet: Andrew Dawes, Kenneth Perkins, violins
A black-and-white group portrait shows four people standing side by side in formal concert attire, each holding a bowed string instrument. Three people are fully visible while a fourth is partially cropped at the left edge of the frame. The group smiles toward the camera against a plain background, and the composition is closely cropped around their upper bodies and instruments.
Joan La Barbara, composer on stage with Creative Associates
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Joan La Barbara's Ideas of March no. 5
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows three people positioned across a stage with microphones. One person sits at an electronic keyboard on the left, another stands at the center in front of a microphone, and a third stands at the right holding a clarinet beside a microphone stand. Stage curtains and percussion instruments are visible in the background, and cables and audio equipment are arranged across the floor.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated while playing a cello with a bow. The musician wears a jacket and trousers and holds the instrument upright between their knees. The person's shadow, including the outline of the cello's scroll, is cast on the wall behind them. The composition is closely cropped around the performer and the instrument, emphasizing the playing posture.
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 rehearsal scene shows several musicians arranged around a room with music stands and instruments. A grand piano occupies the left foreground, while people are seated and standing throughout the space, including one person seated on the edge of the piano. A harp is visible near the center, and large curtains hang across the back of the room. The composition captures the ensemble from behind one seated musician, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
Julius Eastman, composer standing with Yuji Takahashi
Standing for appluase for performing Bernard Rand's Espressione IV (1964)
A black-and-white stage scene shows two people standing beside a grand piano. One person at the left wears a light-colored suit and faces forward, while the other stands near the piano holding a sheet of paper against their chest. Large draped curtains hang behind them, and a copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Robert Ashley and Walter Gajewski, composers at console
A black-and-white scene shows two people working with a table of electronic audio equipment. One person in the foreground leans over the controls, adjusting knobs and switches, while another person with a beard sits behind the equipment observing. Large reel-to-reel tape reels and electronic components are visible on the table, and stage curtains form the background. The composition focuses on the equipment and the two people operating it.
Colorado Quartet, outdoors -- Francesca Martin, viola
A black-and-white group portrait shows three people standing closely together outdoors, each holding a bowed string instrument. One person stands behind an upright cello in the foreground, while the other two hold violins at their sides. They wear light-colored tops with dark skirts or trousers, and the image is closely cropped, with a fourth person only partially visible at the left edge of the frame.
Linda Cummiskey playing violin, view from side -- David Gibson and Garrett List in background -- 1975-1976
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a person playing the violin while looking down at the instrument and sheet music. The person wears a patterned vest over a long-sleeved top and holds the violin under their chin with the bow extended across the strings. Other seated musicians and music stands are visible in the softly blurred background, suggesting an ensemble rehearsal. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Earle Brown's Syntagm III (1970) -- View from stage right
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a large harp in the foreground with its strings and curved frame dominating the right side of the image. Beyond the harp, several seated musicians perform with music stands arranged in a semicircle, while additional players are visible farther back on the stage. Stage curtains and columns frame the rehearsal space, and the elevated viewpoint looks across the ensemble from behind the harp.
Boris Kroyt, violist coaching student string quartet
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Performances
Unidentified students are playing a Beethoven quartet -- Kroyt demonstrating on viola
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows a standing cellist holding a cello upright while facing other string players. Partial views of seated musicians holding bowed string instruments frame the left and right edges of the image, with music stands and sheet music positioned between them. Empty chairs and large windows line the background, emphasizing the rehearsal room setting.
Reverse reads: Rob Hazard gluing up case parts
A color workshop scene shows a person leaning closely over a large wooden frame or panel resting on a workbench. Hand tools, including chisels, a square, and clamps, are spread across the work surface. Shelves, containers, and additional woodworking equipment fill the background, and daylight enters through windows above the bench.
Pamela Benjamin Adelstein (McConnell), violist
A black-and-white portrait shows a person looking toward the camera while holding a violin upright with one hand and a bow resting across the instrument with the other. The person wears a patterned blouse, and the image is closely cropped around the head, shoulders, and upper portion of the violin. A plain dark background keeps the focus on the person and the instrument.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor with administrators and musicians, Spring 1969
Lukas Foss with others (some unidentified), receiving Federation of Music Clubs Award -- Written on verso: Honorable mention for American Music in the University
A black-and-white scene shows a group of people standing in a line indoors in front of a curtained backdrop. One person at the center holds a framed certificate while standing beside another person, and several others stand on either side, some holding hands. The group is dressed in formal or semi-formal clothing, and the image captures a posed presentation or recognition ceremony.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist rehearsing with Creative Associates
A black-and-white rehearsal scene shows several seated musicians arranged with music stands in a room with cinder block walls. A standing person at the left faces the ensemble beside a music stand, appearing to address or lead the group. The backs of two seated musicians are visible in the foreground, while others holding woodwind instruments sit to the right. A filing cabinet and additional chairs are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor conferring with Renée Levine and Henri Pousseur
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing indoors near a bright window or light-colored background. Two people on the left hold and examine an open binder or document together while a third person stands facing them on the right. One person at the right holds a notebook or folder at their side. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor, performance of his M.A.P. (Musicians at Play) by Creative Associates
Lukas Foss not shown (slightly larger than MD03-043)
A black-and-white rehearsal or recording scene shows several people gathered around a double bass. One person leans over a piece of audio or recording equipment at the left, while another crouches beside the double bass at the center. Two additional people stand at the right near microphones and the instrument. Suspended microphones hang above the group, and cables and recording equipment are visible throughout the space.
Julius Eastman, composer/vocalist, rehearsing Peter Maxwell Davies' Eight Songs for A Mad King
Davies, Peter Maxwell, 1934- -- Performances
Julius Eastman in chair, reading -- Creative Associates surround him
A black-and-white performance or rehearsal scene shows a person seated at the center of a stage playing a guitar. Another seated musician is visible behind them, while silhouettes of additional people appear at the right edge of the frame. Large draped curtains hang behind the performers, and stage equipment, speakers, and cables are arranged around the performance area. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Frank Cipolla, conductor, with UB Symphonic Wind Ensemble
A black-and-white close-up shows a person wearing glasses and formal attire conducting with a baton. One hand holds the baton while the other is raised in a directing gesture. The background is dark, and dramatic lighting emphasizes the person's profile and expressive hands, with only a faintly visible figure in the background.
Theodore Asmus written on back on photograph
A black-and-white portrait shows a person standing in front of a painted cinder block wall, smiling toward the camera. The person wears large glasses, a patterned V-neck sweater over a collared shirt, and a dark tie. The image is centered on the person's head and upper body, with the plain wall providing a simple background.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person wearing glasses, a beard, a tuxedo, and a bow tie while holding the neck of a cello upright beside their face. The image is closely cropped around the head, shoulders, and the upper portion of the instrument, with a plain background that keeps the focus on the person and the cello.
Performance of Lejaren Hiller's Three rituals for two percussionists and lights
Hiller is not shown, only Howard Zwickler is shown
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a set of percussion instruments while wearing protective clothing, including a helmet with a clear face shield and a long-sleeved garment. The person is holding a pair of mallets over drums or other percussion instruments. Additional percussion equipment is visible in the background, suggesting a rehearsal or performance space.
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing indoors, gathered around an open document or binder. The person in the center holds the document while the two others look at it from either side. One person on the right holds additional papers. A large window or bright light source is visible behind them, and a copyright watermark appears across the center of the image.
A color scene shows a set of long cylindrical white pipes laid side by side on a wooden workbench. Each pipe has a gray, tapered pointed end, and the pipes are aligned in a neat row with their pointed ends extending over the edge of the bench. The surface of the workbench shows signs of wear, and the background is out of focus.
Allen Sapp, composer at award ceremony with other Buffalo musicians
Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979 - Governor
Sapp is cropped out of photograph -- The Center of the Creative and Performing Arts receives the 1971 New York State Award for outstanding artistic contribution to the State at Metropolitan Museum of Art
A black-and-white scene shows five people in suits gathered indoors near a podium. One person stands behind the podium while another presents or receives a document, and three others stand nearby observing the exchange. Vertical decorative elements form the background, and the group appears to be engaged in a formal event.
Anne Graff, vocalist performing with Creative Associates
Suzanne Thomas is partially hidden -- Evenings for New Music performance: Luciano Berio's Circles (1960)
A black-and-white scene shows a performance stage arranged with percussion instruments, including timpani and a vibraphone or marimba, along with a harp positioned near the center. Several music stands are placed around the stage, and large curtains hang across the back wall. A copyright watermark is visible across the center of the image.
Unidentified students are playing a Beethoven quartet -- Kroyt seated with legs crossed
A black-and-white scene shows two seated musicians during a rehearsal. In the foreground, a person holds a violin under their chin while drawing a bow across the strings. Another seated person faces forward behind a music stand, with additional music stands and chairs arranged around them. The scene is closely cropped, emphasizing the musicians and their instruments.
Lukas Foss, composer/conductor rehearsing with Creative Associates
Lukas Foss, back towards camera -- Rehearsal of Foss' M.A.P. (Musicians at Play) (cropped, Jesse Levine not shown)
A black-and-white scene shows several people gathered around a percussion instrument, likely a cymbal mounted on a stand. One person stands in the foreground with their back to the camera, gesturing toward the instrument, while others face them and watch. Two people stand with arms crossed, and another holds a pair of drumsticks. The background is dark, drawing attention to the group.
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Robert Erickson's Concerto for piano and seven instruments (1963)
A black-and-white scene shows a stage prepared for a musical rehearsal. In the center, a person bends over while adjusting or positioning a double bass. Other musicians are seated nearby with music stands, and percussion instruments, including a keyboard percussion instrument, are arranged on the right side of the stage. Large curtains hang behind the ensemble, and cables are visible on the stage floor.
A black-and-white scene shows a person wearing a coat, collared shirt, and tie while looking toward the camera. The person stands indoors near large windows, with part of a ceiling overhang and a curtain visible in the background. A copyright watermark appears across the center of the image.
Evenings for New Music rehearsal: Stefan Wolpe's Piece for Two Instrumental Units (1962)
A black-and-white scene shows a small musical ensemble rehearsing on a stage with music stands and instruments, including a double bass and percussion equipment. Several musicians are seated while others stand, and large curtains hang behind the stage. Rows of empty audience seats fill the foreground, with one person seated near the front watching the rehearsal.
Carol Plantamura, vocalist seated with Creative Associates
Plantamura looking down, Creative Associates standing beside her
A black-and-white scene shows a seated person in the foreground with legs crossed, surrounded by several standing people in suits who appear to be listening or observing. One person stands with arms crossed while another writes on a notepad. In the background, another seated person is positioned near a chalkboard at the front of the room, suggesting a classroom, lecture, or meeting setting.
One page of the score to Henri Pousseur's Votre Faust
Pousseur, Henri -- Manuscripts -- Facsimiles
Pousseur, Henri. Votre Faust. Selections -
Score has 4 rehearsal markings made in pencil
A black-and-white close-up shows a sheet of printed orchestral music with handwritten musical notation and markings added in dark ink. Multiple staves and instrument parts are visible across the page, with handwritten notes and symbols concentrated near the upper portion. A copyright watermark appears across the center of the page.
Allen Sapp, composer watching Creative Associates perform
Sapp in background, seated on steps inside hallway of art gallery -- Other unidentified audience members present
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing in the foreground playing a percussion instrument with mallets while reading from a music stand. Several people are seated and standing in the background on steps and along the walls of an art gallery, where framed artworks are displayed. A seated person holding a wind instrument is visible behind the performer, and a rope barrier separates part of the gallery space.