University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections6413Skowronek, Felix Emil, 1935-2006Felix Skowronek
papersapproximately 1931-20033.76 cubic feet (8 boxes and 3 oversized folders and 1 videoreel)Collection materials are in
EnglishItalianGermanSpanish.Papers from a
University of Washington School of Music professor and flutistFelix Skowronek (1935-2006) played principal flute for the Seattle
Symphony from 1956 to 1957 and 1959 to 1960; Seventh Army Symphony from 1957 to
1959, Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra 1960 to 1966, and St. Louis Symphony 1966
to 1968. Member of the Casals Festival orchestra in Puerto Rico and was a
founding member of the Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet. Faculty member of the
Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, and then at the University of Washington,
where he taught for 38 years; served as president of the National Flute
Association and Seattle Flute Society. He was a leading figure in the revival
of wooden Boehm-style flutes in the USA and an expert in the use of various
hardwoods in flute manufacturing.
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 6413-001, Felix Skowronek papers, 1931-2003
- Accession No. 6413-002, Felix Skowronek papers, 1948-1981
- Accession No. 6413-003, Soni Ventorum papers, approximately
1950-1990
Papers consist of music scores, programs and marketing materials,
clippings, correspondence, biographies, photographs, and other materials
pertaining largely to the Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet in addition to Skowronek's
tenure at the University of Washington, his work in Puerto Rico, and musical
career in the Seventh Army Symphony and other groups.
Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. No
user copies are available for audio cassette tape, CD, or videoreel. Users may
be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special
Collections for details.
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Skowronek Family
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Accession No. 6413-001: Felix Skowronek papers, 1931-20031.1 cubic feet (2 boxes and 1 oversized
folder)Scope and Content: Papers consist of music scores, programs and marketing materials,
clippings, correspondence, biographies, photographs, and other materials
pertaining largely to the Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet in addition to Skowronek's
tenure at the University of Washington, his work in Puerto Rico, and musical
career in the Seventh Army Symphony and other groups.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers
restricted. No user copies are available for audio cassette tape and CD. Users
may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special
Collections for details.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist
on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching
copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Deborah Pierce, Material saved by Music Library staff during
clean-out of Skowronek's office.
1/16413-001Music ScoresScope and Content: Includes a flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon quintet.
1/26413-001Music ScoresScope and Content: Includes Divertimento La Machina by Jack Delano.
1/36413-001Music Scores1979-1980Scope and Content: Includes Scherzo for Wind Quintet by Joseph Goodman.
1/46413-001Music Scores1946-1978Scope and Content: Includes Sunflower Space by Diane Thone and Woodwind Quintet by
Gerald Kechley.
1/56413-001Music ScoresScope and Content: Includes Concerto for Viola by John Verrall.
1/66413-001Music Scores1982Scope and Content: Includes Variations in Dark and Light by Armand Russell.
1/76413-001Music Scores1978-1989Scope and Content: Includes Suite for Balalaika and Wind Quintet by Alexander
Illitch Eppler, Composition on Thracian Themes for Kaval and Woodwind Quartet,
and a program and flyer.
1/86413-001Music Scores1969Scope and Content: Includes Quintet by John Rahn.
1/96413-001Music Submissions and Financial Record Book1962-1997Scope and Content: Includes correspondence, biographies, music scores, receipts,
and notes.
2/16413-001Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet1975-2001Scope and Content: Includes an audio cassette, a CD, marketing materials,
brochures, correspondence, programs, forms, financials, biographies,
applications, photocopies of book excerpts, a questionnaire, music scores,
reviews, and mailers.
2/26413-001Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet1978-1987Scope and Content: Includes programs, mailers, clippings, correspondence, music
group repeitoire lists, applications materials, information packets, reviews,
evaluations, and flyers.
2/36413-001Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet1982-1999Scope and Content: Includes flyers, clippings, programs, biographies, music group
information, evaluations, a teacher's guide to music group, and photocopied
images from a book.
2/46413-001Flute Associations1980-1986Scope and Content: Includes Seattle Flute Society newsletters, National Flute
Association records, notes, clippings, correspondence, mailers, policies,
survey, and financials.
2/56413-001Correspondence1965-19672/66413-001Musical Performances and Reportings1931-1996Scope and Content: Includes a music composition book, notes, programs, a magazine,
clippings, an interview with Bud Shank, and music scores.
2/76413-001Photographs1942-20012/86413-001Student Dissertation2003Restrictions on Access: Restricted
Oversized Folder 16413-001Oversized Papers1996-1998Scope and Content: Includes Sonatine for Flute and String Orchestra by George
Frederick McKay (1951) and a laminated Goldfields Magazine spread about
Skowronek.
Accession No. 6413-002: Felix Skowronek papers, 1948-19811.04 cubic feet (2 boxes and 1 oversize
folder)Scope and Content: Correspondence, music manuscripts, annotated scores, and other
written work.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist
on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching
copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Erin Conor, UW Music Library, 2019-04-01
1/16413-002Fourteen Pieces for the Mechanical Clock-Organ of 1793
by Joseph Haydn1965-1972Scope and Content: Arranged for the Soni Ventorum Quintet by Felix Skowronek
1/26413-002Cantata for Woodwind QuartetundatedScope and Content: By Robert Gerster
1/36413-002Quintet for WindsundatedScope and Content: By Wendal S. Jones
1/46413-002Interplay for Flute, Horn, and PercussionundatedScope and Content: By Homer Keller
1/56413-002Five Pieces for Mechanical Organ (1799) Plus Two
Grenadiers-MarchesundatedScope and Content: By Ludwig van Beethoven
1/66413-002Trio Sonata for Flute, Clarinet, and Bassoon1979-1981Scope and Content: By Thomas Peterson
1/76413-002Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon
(1957, revised 1965)1965Scope and Content: By Thomas E. Peterson
1/86413-002Quintet in d minor Op. 88, Nr. 4 (ca. 1814) for Flute,
Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon1972Scope and Content: By Anton Reicha and edited by Soni Ventorum
1/96413-002Four Tango1980Scope and Content: By Joseph Goodman
1/106413-002Quintet Concertant #2 in d minor for Flute, Oboe,
Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon1971Scope and Content: By Giovanni Giuseppe Cambini
1/116413-002Dance II for Woodwind Quintet1972Scope and Content: By J.W. Grady
1/126413-002Quintet for WindsundatedScope and Content: By Joseph Goodman
1/136413-002Concerto Grosso in G for Solo Flute1949Scope and Content: By Joseph Goodman
2/16413-002Sonata da Camera for Flute, Oboe, and
Harpsichord1961Scope and Content: By Kelsey Jones
2/26413-002Quintet I undatedScope and Content: By Art Lewis
2/36413-002Quartet for Winds1976Scope and Content: By Joseph Goodman
2/46413-002Skowronek QuartetundatedScope and Content: By Joseph Haydn
2/56413-002Five Pieces for Mechanical Organ (1799) Plus Two
Grenadiers-MarchesundatedScope and Content: By Ludwig van Beethoven and arranged by Felix Skowronek
2/66413-002Mechanical Organ Pieces: 1772, 1792undatedScope and Content: Transcribed by Felix Skowronek
2/76413-002Miscellaneous Documentsapproximately 1966-1968Scope and Content: Correspondence, music scores, and written works
2/76413-002Miscellaneous Documentsapproximately 1973Scope and Content: Correspondence, music scores, and written works
26413-002Summit Hill Sketches1978Scope and Content: By Morris Knight
26413-002Quintet for Wind Instruments 1954Scope and Content: By Joseph Goodman and arranged by Felix Skowronek
Oversize Folder 16413-002Recurrences for Wind QuintetundatedScope and Content: By Peter Huse
Accession No. 6413-003: Soni Ventorum papers, approximately 1950-19901.62 cubic feet (4 boxes, 1 oversized folder, and 1
videoreel)Scope and Content: Correspondence and music scores related to the Soni Ventorum Wind
Quintet. Also includes one videoreel recording from 1985.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access to paper-based materials. A scanned
inventory of the music scores is available upon request. No user access copy
exists for videoreel. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media
for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist
on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching
copyright status before use.
16413-003Correspondence1981Scope and Content: Correspondence with Joseph Goodman
56413-003Videoreel198516413-003Music Scores InventoryScope and Content: Lists the titles, composers, and publishers within this
accession.
16413-003Music Scores26413-003Music Scores36413-003Music Scores46413-003Music ScoresOversize Folder 16413-003Music Scores