oip_mss029.xml Guide to the Parade of Idaho Music Radio Broadcasts Parade of Idaho Music Radio Broadcasts Kent Randell Boise State University Special Collections and Archives 2012; updated 2023 and 2024
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-11-12. Description is written in: English, Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Boise State University Special Collections and Archives Parade of Idaho Music Radio Broadcasts MSS 029 1 linear feet 1 box 1976 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. English .

Clarence Elmer Eddy Collection

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.

Contains 13 7-inch ¼" open reel audiotape reels. 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.

Collection is available for research.

Donated by William Elliot of the Boise State University Music Department.

[item description], Parade of Idaho Music Radio Broadcasts, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

 Bicentennial Parade of Music Committee Basques Dance music Jazz Radio broadcasting Idaho--Songs and music Folklore Music Folklore and Folklife Idaho Music 1. Jazz Program 24:45 1 1-2

"Dead Reckoning" by Gib Hochstrasser of Boise "Yankee Doodle" arr. by by Gib Hochstrasser "Old Man River" arr. by by Gib Hochstrasser "Owyhee Suite" - by Louie Ventrella of Boise

2. Idaho Student Composers - Program I 23:10 1 3 - 4

"Etude for Piano" by Joan Weidner, University of Idaho "Suite for Strings" by Al Dole, Boise State University "Woodwind Quintette" by Rod Winther, University of Idaho "Black Tambourine" by Tom Lowe, Boise State University "Piano Suite: Tempermental" by Ted Hadley, University of Idaho

3. Idaho Student Composers - Program II 19:38 1 5 - 6

"Contemplations - Opus II for Piano" by Larry Lindel, University of Idaho "Passacaglia No. 3" by James Watkinson, Boise State University "Three Songs" by Gary Bratt, Boise State University

4. Compositions of Frederic Fleming Beale, former Chairman of the Music Department, College of Idaho, Caldwell 29:19 1 7 - 8

Songs: "Lost Long Ago"; "Little Lord Jesus"; "Golden Cowslips" Choral piece: "Why Do Bells for Christmas Ring" Orchestral piece: "Dance Cparice" Organ piece: "Kol Nidere"

5. Music of staff members of School of Muisc, University of Idaho 25:10 1 9 - 10

"Suite for Young People" for piano by Sandra Hahn "String Quartette No. 1" by Dr. Ronald Klimko

6. Music of William Billingsley, Professor Music, University of Idaho 25:10 1 11 - 12

"Three Brief Encounters" for trumpet and percussion "Essences of Jazz" for Brass Ensemble "Tamasha" for Wind Ensemble

7. Music of Old Time Fiddlers 25:49 1 13 - 14

"Weiser" played by Don Brown, Boise, Idaho "Red Apple" played by Lloyd Wanzer, Caldwell, Idaho "Here's to the Ladies" played by Patsy Buckley of Lewiston, Idaho "Finscoegin Waltz" played by Vivian Skeans of Boise "No Name Rag" played by Duane Youngblood formerly of Payette, Idaho "Magic Valley Waltz" played by Mannie Shaw "Limerock" played by Virginia Manes of Stites, Idaho "Year of Jubilo" and "Devil's Dream" played by Edna Grace Jenkins of New Plymouth, Idaho "Pacific Slope" played by Rue Frisbee of Emmett, Idaho "Zenda's Waltz" and "Arkansas Traveler" played by Jana Greif of Payette "The Weiser Waltz" by Don Gish and Rusty Modrell, now living in Oregon

8. Music by staff members of Ricks College 33:24 1 15 - 16

"Symphony No. 1" - "Cantilena and Passacaglia" by Dr. Darwin Wolford, Professor of Music at Ricks College, Rexburg "Reconciliation" third movement from the choral symphony "Ode to Libertad" by Dr. C. LaMar Barrus, head, Department of Music, Ricks College "Sonata for Violin and Piano" by Dr. Darwin Wolford

9. Idaho Popular and Folk Music Show 23:55 1 17 - 18

"I'm Headin' Out for Idaho" by Joe L. Ryan of Colfax, Washington "I Must Go Back to Idaho" by dr. Jennifer McDowell, now of San Jose, California "Pine Needles" by Dr. Jennifer McDowell "The Gem State Polka" by L.D. Jacks of Goleta, California "Steamboats in the timber" by Henry DeGiorgio of Mountain Home "The Gem State of Idaho" by Henry DeGiorgio of Mountain Home "The Sunshine Mine" by Carl Robinson of Firth "The Peola Waltz" by L.D. Jacks of Goleta, California

10. The Music of Arthur Shepherd, well-known composer born in Paris, Idaho 26:15 1 19 - 20

"Exotic Dance No. 1" for piano "Gigue Fantasque" for piano "The Starling Lake" song "To a Trout" song "Eclogue No. 4" for piano "The Old Chisolm Trail" from the orchestral suite, Horizons, Four Western Pieces for Orchestra

11. Idaho Songs 28:25 1 21 - 22

"Idaho, You're Home To Me" by Buck Moore of Pinehurst "Idaho Sunset" by Ken Betzold and Merrill Tonning of Boise "Sun Valley in the Daytime" by Henry DeGiorgio of Mountain Home "Spring Flowers are Lovely" by Mr. L.D. Jacks of Goleta, California "The Earth Will Be Free" by Dr. Jennifer McDowell of San Jose, California "And Here We Have Idaho" Official State Song "The Idaho Polka" by Merrill Tonning of Boise "Way Out in Idaho" folk song sung by Johnny Lister, Boise "We Sing of Idaho" by Merrill Tonning of Boise

12. The Music of Boise State University Professor, Wallis and Griffin Bratt 22:50 1 23 - 24

"Dialogue for Cello and Piano--1975" by J. Wallis Bratt "Five Choral Voluntaries for Organ" by C. Griffith Bratt "Fantasy on 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God' - for organ" by C. Griffith Bratt

13. Program of Basque Folk Music 26:15 1 25 - 26

"Jota Vasca" - instrumental-vocal dance number - Domingo Ansotegui, Jimmy Jausaro, and Tony Jausaro "Maritxu Nora Soyaz" - choral number (1972 Basque Festival choral) "Goiko Mendian" - choral number (1972 Basque Festival choral) "Gu Gira Euzkadeko" - choral number (1972 Basque Festival choral) "Hand Dance Tune" - Txistu and drum solo - Father Ramon Echevarria "Txarmangarria Zera" - vocal solo - Silvia Eiguren, Soprano "Kaiku" - choral number (Boise chorus directed by Jim Anderson) "Boga-Boga" - a choral number (Boise chorus directed by Jim Anderson) "Uso Zurria" - a choral number (Boise chorus directed by Jim Anderson) "Agur Jaunak" (Boise chorus directed by Jim Anderson) "Porrusalda" - instrumental and vocal dance number - Jimmy Jausaro, Tony Jausaro, Domingo Ansotegui

The Bicentennial Parade of American Music (national publication) 1975 1 27 Meeting minutes, [Idaho] Bicentennial Music Committee 1975-1976 1 28 Newspaper clipping 1 29 Program guide 1 30