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William A. Billingsley Papers, Approximately 1940s, 1961-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Billingsley, William A.
- Title
- William A. Billingsley Papers
- Dates
- Approximately
1940s, 1961-1993 (inclusive)1940-19931940-1993
- Quantity
- 9.0 cubic feet, (18 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MG 456
- Summary
- Sketches of compositions.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.
- Languages
- This collection is in English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
William A. Billingsley was born June 28, 1922 in Glasgow, Montana, the son of Clarence James Billingsley and Macil Holley Billingsley. He earned a Bachelor in Music in 1952 and a Master in Music in 1953 from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. He joined the University of Idaho faculty in 1954 teaching trumpet, theory, and composition at the School of Music. He also served as Director of the School of Music from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978. He was Professor Emeritus of Music since 1984, year of his retirement. Professor Billingsley died on March 18, 2007.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The bulk of William A. Billingsley’s papers spans approximately the years 1961 to 1993. Most of the materials are undated sketches of compositions. There are a few assorted arrangements from the 1940s.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
William A. Billingsley Papers, MG 456. Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
University of Idaho School of Music Professor Daniel Bukvich organized these materials by title, prior their submission to Special Collections and Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 1 | Sonata for two guitars |
| 1 | Suite for the feet
Euphonium and band. Sketches, incomplete
|
| 1 | Sine triplum
Instrumental
|
| 1 | Divertimento for brass quintet |
| 1 | Three miniatures
Brass quartet
|
| 1 | Brass fanfares |
| 1 | Study in rhythm for modern dance
2 Percussion
|
| 1 | Concerto for saxophone and
orchestra
Sketches, incomplete
|
| 1 | Images of a village celebration
Solo trumpet
|
| 1 | Moscow centennial fanfare
Brass and Percussion
|
| 1 | University of Idaho centennial
fanfare
Brass and percussion
|
| 1 | Voluntary
Brass and organ
|
| 2 | Essences of jazz
Brass quintet and strobe light
|
| 2 | Three miniatures
String orchestra
|
| 2 | Monday suite
Brass quintet
|
| 2 | Fanfare for Carol Ryrie Brink
Brass and percussion
|
| 2 | Little sonata for trumpet and piano |
| 2 | Little rhapsody
Violin
|
| 2 | James Joyce songs
High voice and piano
|
| 3 | Landscape sketches
2 Pianos
|
| 3 | Mr. Nobody
Women's choir and piano
|
| 3 | Out West with Lionel
Jazz band. For the Lionel Hampton Big Band
|
| 3 | Call and response
Solo trumpet and jazz band. For Clark Terry
|
| 3 | Theme
Jazz band. For Navy Jazz Band, WWII
|
| 4 | Fantasy for orchestra |
| 5 | Concertino for piano and winds |
| 6 | Tamasha
Band. Scores and parts
|
| 7 | The paradox
Solo soprano, orchestra and speaking chorus
|
| 7 | Somewhen
Solo voice and piano
|
| 8 | The starry night
Wind ensemble
|
| 9 | Requiem for a species
String orchestra. Ballet
|
| 10 | Symphony for winds and percussion
Band
|
| 10 | Invention for orchestra
Orchestra. Master's thesis
|
| 10 | Fantasy for woodwind quintet |
| 11 | Concerto for orchestra
Orchestra. For Idaho Washington Symphony
|
| 11 | Asst. programs |
| 11 | Hail to the varsity
Band. Genesee High fight song
|
| 12 | Sonata for flute and piano
Flute and piano
|
| 13 | Assorted arrangements |
| 14 | Suite from the ballet Man and
Planet
String quartet
|
| 15 | Divertamento for oboe |
| 15 | Dan's not here
Jazz band
|
| 15 | Here's Dan
Jazz band
|
| 15 | Come, Christians, join to sing
Choir and piano
|
| 15 | Three brief encounters
Trumpet and percussion
|
| 15 | Here we are
Lead sheet
|
| 15 | Tune
Lead sheet
|
| 15 | Later on
Lead sheet
|
| 15 | Responses
Choir
|
| 16 | Assorted sketches |
| 17 | Educational flute solos
Flute and piano
|
| 17 | Fantasy for clarinet and piano |
| 17 | Concerto for piano and winds |
| 17 | Puppet's dream
Band
|
| 17 | Moonglow
Bassoon quartet
|
| 17 | Latin American rhapsody
Trumpet, saxophone and percussion
|
| 17 | Don't take your love from me
Choir, rhythm section and trumpet
|
| 17 | University of Idaho medley
Choir and band. Pencil sketches and score only; parts and score in music band
archives
|
| 17 | Symphonia for woodwinds |
| 18 | Tamasha con't
Band. More parts
|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Music teachers--Idaho--Moscow.
Corporate Names
- University of Idaho. School of Music.
Occupations
- Professor of Music, University of Idaho, 1954-1984.
Finding aid prepared by Laura Guedes
2011
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