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Parade of Idaho Music Radio Broadcasts, 1976
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Parade of Idaho Music Radio Broadcasts
- Dates
- 197619761976
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MSS 029
- Summary
- Collection of 13 radio programs of Idaho Music from 1976 which coincide with the United States' bicentennial celebrations. Includes jazz, "old time fiddlers," Basque folk music, the music of Idaho composer Arthur Shepherd, and music from the faculty and students of Idaho universities.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Collection of 13 radio programs from 1976 that coincided with the nationwide celebration of the United States' bicentennial. During the audition process for the national series of concerts that included every state the Idaho Bicentennial Music Committee compiled Idaho music for radio broadcast. The thirteen different programs of the series were broadcast across the state and included jazz, "old time fiddlers," Basque folk music, the music of Idaho composer Arthur Shepherd, and selections from the faculty and students of Idaho universities. One reel contains old and new Idaho songs.
The final live program took place at the Kennedy Center on September 20, 1976 and included music written or conducted by Boise State University's C. Griffith Bratt as well as C. Lamar Barrus, Jr., David Wehr, John Baldwin, William Billingsley, James Henry, Darwin Wolford, and concluded with a performance of Old Chisolm Trail by Arthur Shepherd. The Idaho Bicentennial Orchestra and Choir consisted of 60 musicians hailing from 29 different communities in Idaho and was conducted by Floyd Peterson. The orchestra and choir also traveled to four other states.
Dr. Bert Burda served as chairman of the Idaho Bicentennial Music Committee.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Idaho's participation in the Bicentennial Parade of American Music produced 13 radio programs of different genres from all over the state. Collection includes all 13 radio programs and some meeting minutes.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Parade of Idaho Music Radio Broadcasts, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Clarence Elmer Eddy Collection
Acquisition Information
Donated by William Elliot of the Boise State University Music Department.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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| 1 | 1-2 | 1. Jazz Program 24:45
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| 1 | 3 - 4 | 2. Idaho Student Composers - Program I 23:10
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| 1 | 5 - 6 | 3. Idaho Student Composers - Program II 19:38
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| 1 | 7 - 8 | 4. Compositions of Frederic Fleming Beale, former Chairman of the Music Department, College of Idaho, Caldwell 29:19
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| 1 | 9 - 10 | 5. Music of staff members of School of Muisc, University of Idaho 25:10
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| 1 | 11 - 12 | 6. Music of William Billingsley, Professor Music, University of Idaho 25:10
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| 1 | 13 - 14 | 7. Music of Old Time Fiddlers 25:49
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| 1 | 15 - 16 | 8. Music by staff members of Ricks College 33:24
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| 1 | 17 - 18 | 9. Idaho Popular and Folk Music Show 23:55
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| 1 | 19 - 20 | 10. The Music of Arthur Shepherd, well-known composer born in Paris, Idaho 26:15
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| 1 | 21 - 22 | 11. Idaho Songs 28:25
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| 1 | 23 - 24 | 12. The Music of Boise State University Professor, Wallis and Griffin Bratt 22:50
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| 1 | 25 - 26 | 13. Program of Basque Folk Music 26:15
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| 1 | 27 | The Bicentennial Parade of American Music (national publication) | 1975 |
| 1 | 28 | Meeting minutes, [Idaho] Bicentennial Music Committee | 1975-1976 |
| 1 | 29 | Newspaper clipping | |
| 1 | 30 | Program guide |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Basques
- Dance music
- Folklore
- Idaho--Songs and music
- Jazz
- Music
- Radio broadcasting
Corporate Names
- Bicentennial Parade of Music Committee
Kent Randell
2012; updated 2023
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