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Archives and Special Collections Department, L. Douglas Wilder Library, Virginia Union University 2002 Library Staff Web version of the finding aid funded in par t by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Archives and Special Collections Department, L. Douglas Wilder Library, Virginia Union University Descriptive Summary Archives and Special Collections Department, L. Douglas Wilder Library, Virginia Union University The Records of the Music Department in the University Archives Virginia Union University 1925-1990 AR-0002 about 25 files English Virginia Union University Music Department Administrative Information Access

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The Records of the Music Department in the University Archives Virginia Union University, AR-0002, Archives and Special Collections Department, L. Douglas Wilder Library, Virginia Union University

 Biographical/Historical Information

The department was started in 1967 and offered a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. In 1985, two additional concentrations were added: Applied Music and Commercial Music. In 1993, these two concentrations were divided into Performance, Commercial Music/Jazz Studies, and Composition. The department also sponsors various performance groups such as Chapel Choir, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Band, Opera Workshop, and the University Choir.

The Department Chairs have been as follows: Dr. Odell Hobbs 1967-1991 Dr. W. Weldon Hill 1991-1992 Dr. John Ware 1992-2001

 Scope and Content Information

These records reflect the performances and activities of the Music Department at Virginia Union University. The bulk of the collection is performance programs for the various performance groups, especially the University Choir and the Concert Choir, and departmental correspondence. The correspondence is almost entirely that of Dr. Hobbs. The Administrative file contains the 1979-1980 Year End Report, a few department faculty meeting minutes, press releases and course outlines. The Miscellaneous file includes programs for opera and alumni concerts.

 Arrangement

Collection is arranged alphabetically and chronological therein.

 Contents List Administrative 1 Broadsides 1 Choir Tours 1979-1980 1 Correspondence 1973-1990 1 Guest Performers 1 Photographs 1 Photographs 1 Programs-Choral and Glee Club 1925-1940 1 Programs-Concert Choir 1 Programs-Concert Series 1 Programs-Faculty Recital 1 Programs-Miscellaneous 1 Programs-Student Recital 1 Programs-University Choir 1 Programs-Winter Concert 1