Tambourines, 1970 - 1986
Scope and Contents
Children's chorus, electric guitar, piano, bass guitar. Words by Langston Hughes. Finished drafts on vellum, working copies, drafts and sketches (box 14). Finished draft in pencil (box 18). Copies, performance copies, finished drafts, notes, and letter to "Bob" regarding the two versions of Tambourines, a piano reduction for unison choir with Fender bass, and a fully orchestrated version (box 26).
Dates
- 1970 - 1986
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 21.2 Linear Feet (36 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Da Costa, Noel, 1929-2002 (Composer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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