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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)
Quantity
9.0 cubic feet, (18 boxes)
Collection Number
MG 456
Summary
Sketches of compositions.
Repository
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

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.
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Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

William A. Billingsley Papers, MG 456. Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

University of Idaho School of Music Professor Daniel Bukvich organized these materials by title, prior their submission to Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

William A. Billingsley’s papers were donated to the University of Idaho Library by his wife, Doris Billingsley, in July 2009.

Processing Note

Processed in August 2009.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Sonata for two guitars
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Suite for the feet

    Euphonium and band. Sketches, incomplete

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Sine triplum

    Instrumental

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Divertimento for brass quintet
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Three miniatures

    Brass quartet

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Brass fanfares
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Study in rhythm for modern dance

    2 Percussion

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Concerto for saxophone and orchestra

    Sketches, incomplete

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Images of a village celebration

    Solo trumpet

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Moscow centennial fanfare

    Brass and Percussion

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: University of Idaho centennial fanfare

    Brass and percussion

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Voluntary

    Brass and organ

    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Essences of jazz

    Brass quintet and strobe light

    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Three miniatures

    String orchestra

    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Monday suite

    Brass quintet

    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Fanfare for Carol Ryrie Brink

    Brass and percussion

    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Little sonata for trumpet and piano
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Little rhapsody

    Violin

    Container: Box 2
  • Description: James Joyce songs

    High voice and piano

    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Landscape sketches

    2 Pianos

    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Mr. Nobody

    Women's choir and piano

    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Out West with Lionel

    Jazz band. For the Lionel Hampton Big Band

    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Call and response

    Solo trumpet and jazz band. For Clark Terry

    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Theme

    Jazz band. For Navy Jazz Band, WWII

    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Fantasy for orchestra
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Concertino for piano and winds
    Container: Box 5
  • Description: Tamasha

    Band. Scores and parts

    Container: Box 6
  • Description: The paradox

    Solo soprano, orchestra and speaking chorus

    Container: Box 7
  • Description: Somewhen

    Solo voice and piano

    Container: Box 7
  • Description: The starry night

    Wind ensemble

    Container: Box 8
  • Description: Requiem for a species

    String orchestra. Ballet

    Container: Box 9
  • Description: Symphony for winds and percussion

    Band

    Container: Box 10
  • Description: Invention for orchestra

    Orchestra. Master's thesis

    Container: Box 10
  • Description: Fantasy for woodwind quintet
    Container: Box 10
  • Description: Concerto for orchestra

    Orchestra. For Idaho Washington Symphony

    Container: Box 11
  • Description: Asst. programs
    Container: Box 11
  • Description: Hail to the varsity

    Band. Genesee High fight song

    Container: Box 11
  • Description: Sonata for flute and piano

    Flute and piano

    Container: Box 12
  • Description: Assorted arrangements
    Container: Box 13
  • Description: Suite from the ballet Man and Planet

    String quartet

    Container: Box 14
  • Description: Divertamento for oboe
    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Dan's not here

    Jazz band

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Here's Dan

    Jazz band

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Come, Christians, join to sing

    Choir and piano

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Three brief encounters

    Trumpet and percussion

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Here we are

    Lead sheet

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Tune

    Lead sheet

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Later on

    Lead sheet

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Responses

    Choir

    Container: Box 15
  • Description: Assorted sketches
    Container: Box 16
  • Description: Educational flute solos

    Flute and piano

    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Fantasy for clarinet and piano
    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Concerto for piano and winds
    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Puppet's dream

    Band

    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Moonglow

    Bassoon quartet

    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Latin American rhapsody

    Trumpet, saxophone and percussion

    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Don't take your love from me

    Choir, rhythm section and trumpet

    Container: Box 17
  • Description: University of Idaho medley

    Choir and band. Pencil sketches and score only; parts and score in music band archives

    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Symphonia for woodwinds
    Container: Box 17
  • Description: Tamasha con't

    Band. More parts

    Container: Box 18

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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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