Box 20
Contains 46 Results:
I Have a Dream, 1971
SATB, orchestra or organ; includes a fanfare and a postlude. Finished draft of chorale and organ part on vellum, finished drafts of fanfare and postlude on green staff paper, and working copies (box 8). Sheet music published by Hinshaw Music, Inc., including Da Costa's copy with attached sketch for solo improvisation (box 20).
In Space, 1972-04-30
Composition in four parts (Take Off Vibrations, Earth Song, Space Walking, and Changes) written for double bassist Ron Carter. Finished draft on vellum and copy (box 8). photocopy (box 20). Photocopy (box 26).
In the Landscape of Spring (Three Zenrin Poems), 1962-04
Mezzo soprano, 12 instrument ensemble. To Mary B. Rucker. (box 8). Photocopy (box 20, box 26).
I Shall Light a Candle, undated
SSA. Hymn adapted from a verse of Esdras. Sketch with verses (box 12, in Sketches, folder 9). Sketches and copies (box 20).
Jane and Louisa, 1996-06
Piano and percussion. For Lorna McDaniels; sketches, drafts, and copies.
Jes' Grew, 1973
Solo violin, electric piano. Copies, notes, and a copy of a letter to Lisa Tipton regarding the playing of the piece.
Knee-High Man, 1973
Theatrical song for children's chorus, flute, piano, and percussion. Based on an Afro-American folk tale adapted by George Bass. Finished draft and copies.
Little Lamb, 1952
SATB. Adapted by Da Costa from the poem by William Blake. Finished draft and copy (box 9). Copies (box 20).
Lorna Goodison Poems, undated
Music set to poems by Goodison: Jah Music, Guinea Woman, This is a Hymn, I Shall Light. Sketches, drafts, and copies.
Lydian Moods, 1977-03-24
Guitar and double bass. To Ted Dunbar and Larry Ridley. Sketches, working copies, and copies of the finished work (box 9). Sketches (box 20).
Magnolia Blue, 1975
Violin, piano. Finished manuscript on vellum, copies, and sketches (box 9). Master copies and working copies (box 20).
Mood Pieces for Oboe, 1989-11
Finished draft on vellum with copies (box 9). Draft, copies, working copies (box 20).
My People, 1974
Mezzo soprano, piano. To Barbara Cobb. Poem by Langston Hughes set to music by Da Costa. Finished daft on vellum, drafts, sketches, and copies (box 10). Photocopies (box 20). Photocopy (box 26).
Nothing Happens Only Once, 1976-01-14
Verses for two flutes, after a poem by Owen Dodson. Includes a variant arrangement for flute and clarinet. Finished drafts on vellum and copies (box 10). Copies (box 20).
Occurrence for Six, 1966 - 1986
Instrumental ensemble. Finished drafts on vellum, drafts, copies and working copies- full score and parts (box 10). Copies, notes, and letter to a flutist regarding a performance in October-November, 1986 (box 20).
O God of Light and Love, 1971
Hymn, words by George Bass. Finished draft on vellum and copies (box 10). Copies (box 20).
Old Raritan Variations, 1989
Original draft and sketches with copies, one copy "engraved" with copyright marked 1998 Atsoc Music, Inc. (box 10). Copies (box 20).
Passages, 1966
For unaccompanied trumpet. Copies and working copy.
Poet and His Cat, 1990
Orchestra. Drama in verse by Patricia Da Costa inspired by poems of Countee Cullen, set to music by Noel Da Costa. Drafts of text and music, notes, etc. (box 20).
Riff-time, 1971
Violin, cello, and piano. Written to George Crier. Finished manuscript on vellum and two copies.