http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf687007kg No online items Finding Aid for the Joseph Byrd Musical Works and Papers Collection, 1960-1980 Processed by the staff of the Dept. of Music Special Collections, UCLA; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections University of California, Los Angeles, Library Performing Arts Special Collections, Room A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 Phone: (310) 825-4988 Fax: (310) 206-1864 Email: [email protected] http://www2.library.ucla.edu/specialcollections/performingarts/index.cfm © 1997 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid for the Joseph Byrd 64 1 Musical Works and Papers Collection, 1960-1980 Finding Aid for the Joseph Byrd Musical Works and Papers Collection, 1960-1980 Collection number: 64 UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Contact Information University of California, Los Angeles, Library Performing Arts Special Collections, Room A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 Phone: (310) 825-4988 Fax: (310) 206-1864 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/specialcollections/performingarts/index.cfm Processed by: The Staff of the Dept. of Music Special Collections, UCLA Date Completed: 1997 Encoded by: Caroline Cubé © 1997 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: The Joseph Byrd Musical Works and Papers Collection, Date (inclusive): 1960-1980 Collection number: 64 Creator: Byrd, Joseph Extent: 3 boxes (ca. 160 items). Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Performing Arts Special Collections Los Angeles, California 90095-1575 Shelf location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog. Language: English. Access Collection is open for research. Preferred Citation [identification of item], The Joseph Byrd Musical Works and Papers Collection, 64, Music Library Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles. Processing Note This on-line finding aid is an unedited version of the original finding aid. Scope and Content Predominantly holographs of Joseph Byrd's concert pieces, "happening" pieces, film and television music, and arrangements, with some works by other composers, papers and memorabilia. Subjects Motion picture music--Scores. Television music--Scores. Finding Aid for the Joseph Byrd 64 2 Musical Works and Papers Collection, 1960-1980 Music--Manuscripts. Box 1 1 Nostalgia: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 2 La Virgin de la Macerena: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 1 lv. n.d. Box 1 3 Contraception: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 4 Homage to Simon Rodia: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Ozalid master; 8 lvs. n.d. Box 1 5 Gloria/Agnus Dei/Sanctus: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. "Gloria" and "Agnus Dei" based on "Hail Columbia", "Battle Hymn of the Republic"; 9 lvs. n.d. Box 1 6 Mothers: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 3 lvs. n.d. Box 1 7 Kyrie II: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Manuscript in pencil, 3 pages (1 copy), 5 copies by other processes. n.d. Box 1 8 Animals: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 18 lvs. n.d. Box 1 9 America etc.: Musical composition. Complete title: "America etc.: The Defense of the American Continent from the Viet-Cong Invasion". By J. Byrd. 1 lv. n.d. Box 1 10 Time with Watches: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 2 pages. n.d. Box 1 11 Union Meedley: Which Side Are You On?: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Parts; 7 lvs. n.d. Box 1 12 Dialogues /untitled/Letter to La Monte Young: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 14 lvs. n.d. In 3 envelopes. Box 1 13 What do you know? (from Ski Bum): Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Manuscript in pencil; 2 lvs. (1 copies): 8 copies by other processes. n.d. Box 1 14 Music Poetry: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 2 copies with 2 lvs. apiece. n.d. Box 1 15 untitled: Musical composition. Attributed to J. Byrd. 3 pages; taped. n.d. Box 1 16 Hot Dogs and Coffee: Musical composition. An environment by J. Byrd. 3 copies; 2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 17 Music Box Number One: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Manuscript; 2 copies, 2 lvs. total. n.d. Box 1 18 Six Studies: Piano: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 1 lv. n.d. Box 1 19 Two Pieces (for R. Maxfield): Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 1 lv. n.d. Box 1 20 Nostalgia: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Manuscript, 8 pages; copy, 8 pages. n.d. Box 1 21 "for David Tudor": Musical composition. By. J. Byrd. Vellum; 6 lvs. n.d. Box 1 22 [Untitled]: Musical composition. Attributed to J. Byrd. Vellum; 24 pages. n.d. Box 1 23 Music for Four Instruments: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 2 copies; 9 lvs. n.d. Box 1 24 Notes Part II: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Scores, 2 lvs.; parts, 5 lvs. n.d. Box 1 25 Notes on the Death of the Love Thing: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Score, 7 pages; vocal part, 3 pages, and 3 copies. n.d. Box 1 26 Planet of the Pigs: Musical composition. By. J. Byrd. Cue sheet; score, 9 pages; parts, 23 lvs. total. n.d. Box 1 27 : Miscellaneous. Title page vellum masters to : (a) Tentative Dances and Songs; (b) Five Secular Songs; (c) Secular Benedictions; (d) Strata II (3 sheets); (e) Water Music. 7 lvs. n.d. Box 1 28 Cantus: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 1 lv. n.d. Box 1 29 2. Rondo: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 30 String Trio: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 9 pages, bound. n.d. Box 1 31 The Electric God: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Lead sheet; 10 pages (pg. 5 missing). n.d. Box 1 32 Andromeda: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. l2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 33 Cantata: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 34 Chancellor Murphy's March: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Parts; 9 lvs. total. n.d. Box 1 35 Internationale, Union Maid, Solidarity: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. parts; 6 lvs. total. n.d. Box 1 36 American Love: Intercuts and Overdubs: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Vellum score, 6 pages; copy, 6 pages. n.d. Box 1 37 Sonata: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 7 pages. n.d. Box 1 38 Process: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 9 lvs. n.d. Finding Aid for the Joseph Byrd 64 3 Musical Works and Papers Collection, 1960-1980 Container List Box 1 39 Chamber Sonata: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Violin and oboe parts. 4 lv. masters; 4 lv. copies (2 copies each). n.d. Box 1 40 Loops and Sequences: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 4 lv. master; 2 lv. bound (5 copies). n.d. Box 1 41 instruction sheet: Miscellaneous. For unspecified composition. 1 lv. n.d. Box 1 42 Sonatina in A flat: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 8 pages with cover - master; 4 page part; 24 page copies; 10 page pencil sketch. n.d. Box 1 43 Water Music: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 4 lv.; 3 copies. n.d. Box 1 44 Chamber Sonata: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Vellum master, 8 lvs.; copy, 8 lvs. n.d. Box 1 45 Three Aphorisms for Prepared Piano:Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 4 pages, bound. n.d. Box 1 46 :Musical composition. Various works, attributed to J. Byrd. 18 lvs., mostly vellum. Box 1 47 Canticle: for the sins of the President: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Vellum; 4 pages. n.d. Box 1 48 Kyrie/Gloria/Sanctus/Benedictus: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Vellum; 13 lvs. n.d. Box 1 49 Five Secular Songs: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 32 lvs. n.d. Box 1 50 Gloria: Musical composition. Attributed to J. Byrd. 1 lv. n.d. Box 1 51 Kyrie: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 15 pages. n.d. Box 1 52 Ave Maria: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 5 lvs. n.d. Box 1 53 What do you know?/Planet of the Pigs/Shuffle Shuffle Song/ Notes on the Death of the Love : Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Lead sheet, vellum, 4 lvs.; copies, 3 lvs. n.d. Box 1 54 Variation on the March from "Renard" by Igor Stravinsky:Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Vellum, 3 lvs. n.d. Box 1 55 Homage to Jackson Mac Low:Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 1 page, 2 copies. n.d. Box 1 56 Tired Dragon: Musical composition. By. J. Byrd. 2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 57 : Musical composition. Works attributed to J. Byrd. 53 lvs. total. n.d. Box 1 58 : Musical composition. Works attributed to J. Byrd. 2 lvs. n.d. Box 1 59 : Musical composition. Sketches attributed to J. Byrd. Wire bound manuscript book. n.d. Box 2 1 [Untitled] (children's songs): Musical composition. By J. Byrd. For voices and wind instruments; 14 lvs. n.d. Box 2 2 [untitled caligraphy]: Miscellaneous. Attributed to J. Byrd. 1 lv., 2 copies. Box 2 3 Night Walk: Musical composition. Attributed to J. Byrd. 9 lvs. Box 2 4 Intervals and Gestures: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. 7 lvs. (6 of which are backed with cardboard). n.d. Box 2 5 Four Sound Poems: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Vellum masters, 6 lvs.; 3 copies (4 lvs. each). n.d. Box 2 6 Ceremonial Liturgies: Musical composition. By J. Byrd. Parts; 8 lvs.