Eastern Michigan University Archives

Abstract The Department of Music and Dance records documents the Conservatory of Music, the Music Department and lastly the Music and Dance department at Eastern Michigan University from 1879 until 2016. Materials are arranged into four series: Department and Program Administration, Publicity and Press, Photographs and Realia, and Recordings and Sheet...

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Dorothy James was a Professor of music theory and composition at Michigan State Normal College from 1928 until 1969. James was also a nationally known composer. Her papers consist primarily of her original compositions as well as correspondence, clippings, and concert programs. The papers are arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1920 to 1983.

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The Frederick Alexander Music Building records documents the building that officially opened in 1980 to house rehearsal halls, classrooms, practice rooms and music studios for the Music Department. Materials in the collection includes planning documents, blue prints, floor plans, brochures, and promotional materials created for the opening. Records date from 1958 to 1984. The collection does not document the Music and Dance Department or Frederick Alexander.

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John S. Elwell was a faculty member of the Department of Music at Eastern Michigan University from 1948 to 1975. His papers consist of correspondence, clippings, programs from musical events, and a large collection of sheet music which Elwell accumulated.

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Joseph Gurt was an associate professor of music at Eastern Michigan University from 1967 to 2000. Gurt is an accomplished pianist receiving both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Julliard School of Music. His papers consist primarily of concert programs, special performances, and performance recordings. The papers are arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1967 to 2002.

Abstract The Madrigal Singers at Eastern Michigan University was an elite group of singers who specialized in the 16th century song form of the madrigal. The small group of no more than twenty singers was given the chance to perform not only all around the Ypsilanti area, but around the world. The collection is arranged alphabetically and is divided into five series. The five series that are included in this collection are: Performances; Photographs; Program...

Abstract Michael G. McGuire was a professor of Music Therapy at Eastern Michigan University for thirty years. He also was a leader in the LGBT community on both on campus and in the community at large. The Michael G. McGuire papers consist primarily of clippings, sabbatical report, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Student Association, Gay Games and Cultural Festival, and the review and amendment of sexual orientation clauses at Eastern Michigan...