Songs (various works for solo voice with piano), 1933 - 1955
Scope and Contents
A selection of 10 songs by Fax for voice and piano, listed below. Includes a brief essay, "A Note About My Songs - In Retrospect". Additional photocopies in box 8.
Songs
- Night Truths, by Mary Leo and M. Fax, 1946 (solo soprano and piano)
- Dreams, by Mary Leo and M. Fax, 1946 (solo soprano and piano)
- IMPULSE - IMPATIENCE, by Mary Leo and M. Fax, 1946 (solo soprano and piano)
- Inspiration, for Robert Laws - Howard University, by M. Fax, 1947 (solo tenor and piano)
- Sunset, by J. Milton Reddie and M. Fax, 1933 (solo in high voice with piano)
- Rondel for Aldrich Adkins, by Frank Yerby and M. Fax, 1953 (solo tenor and piano)
- Rain Song, by Bessie Mayle and M. Fax, 1950 (solo soprano and piano)
- Deep River, spiritual arranged by Fax, 1952 (solo soprano and piano)
- Great Day, spiritual arranged by Fax, 1952 (solo soprano or tenor and piano)
- If He Only Walked in Gardens, by Grace O. Bethea and M. Fax, 1955 (solo voice and piano)
Dates
- 1933 - 1955
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Cubic Feet (10 boxes, 5 oversized folders, and 1 audio cassette tape)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Fax, Mark (Mark Oakland Fax), 1911-1974 (Composer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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