Music

Abstract

The Godfrey Daniels Archives at Lehigh University documents the rich history of this iconic venue through a diverse collection of materials, including concert recordings, photographs, promotional materials, correspondence, and administrative records. These archival materials provide valuable insight into the cultural and musical heritage of the Lehigh Valley, as well as the broader evolution of folk and acoustic music in the United States.

Abstract An interesting collection of musical scores in J. Fred. Wolle’s own hand which exhibits Wolle’s diverse musical talent. Although, Wolle is primarily known as a serious J. S. Bach scholar and founder of the Bethlehem Bach Choir, the musical scores included in this collection display both his creative side with student chorus songs of humorous nature as well as serious hymns written for church liturgies. The collection contains an assortment of secular and sacred music and two songs that...

Abstract

Contains some manuscripts and published scores of music (and programs) of compositions performed at Lehigh during the 1960s and early 1970s by Professor Jonathan Elkus and his instrumental groups. Many of the items were autographed by the composers to Dr. Elkus, and all were donated by him to Lehigh.