UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: R. Force & A. D'Ossche (concert), 1978-01-20

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Force, Robert; D'Ossché, Albert
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: R. Force & A. D'Ossche (concert)
Dates
1978-01-20
Quantity
3 items  :  OT - 3 reels (7.5 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); WT - 3 DATs (digital, stereo); Duration: 1:46:44
Collection Number
1978031
Summary
Recorded at the University of Washington, 1/20/78.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Performers: Robert Force and Albert d'Ossche/Appalachian dulcimers.

Oxide shed on OT reels noted 5/93; tapes baked before WTs produced.

See logsheets for some contents information.

Documentation: Hand-written list of contents (incomplete)

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Robert Force is a singer, composer, author, and teacher from Snohomish, Washington. He is known for his skill with the Appalachian dulcimer (a string instrument from the zither family). He served as director of the distance learning center at Washington State University until his retirement in 2010.

Albert Conrad Kempton d'Ossche (1947-) is a musician, comedian, and composer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned a degree from the University of North Carolina, where he played the keyboard in various bands. He later became a master of the dulcimer and performed with Robert Force.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Appalachian dulcimer
  • Concerts
  • Ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • North America
  • United States