University of Dayton eCommons Guides to Archival and Special Collections University Libraries 9-2018 Vanguard Concert Series Joe Griffith University of Dayton, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/finding_aid eCommons Citation Griffith,oe J , "Vanguard Concert Series" (2018). Guides to Archival and Special Collections. 111. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/finding_aid/111 This Finding Aid is brought to you for free and open access by the University Libraries at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Guides to Archival and Special Collections by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on July 31, 2018. Roesch Library 300 College Park Dr. Dayton, Ohio 45469-1360 URL: https://www.udayton.edu/libraries/research/collections.php Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 Table of Contents Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 3 Biographical / Historical ................................................................................................................................ 3 Scope and Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Arrangement ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 5 Collection Inventory ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Featured Artists ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Administrative Records ............................................................................................................................. 12 Financial Records ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Advertising and Publicity .......................................................................................................................... 17 Correspondence .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Artist Photographs ..................................................................................................................................... 20 - Page 2 - Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 Summary Information Repository: Roesch Library Title: Vanguard Concert Series ID: UASC.042 Date [bulk]: 1966-2006 Physical Description: 5 Linear Feet Language of the English Material: Abstract: This collection documents thirty-six of the fifty-four years of the Vanguard Concert Series, which was held at the Dayton Art Institute from 1962-2016. This collection documents the artists that performed there in that time, as well as other organizational records. Records of note are: Artist Contracts, Administrative Records, Financial Statements and Records, Correspondence, Advertising and Publicity, and Artist Photographs. This collection brings to light the impact of music and culture in the Dayton Area, as well as the public appreciation of music in Dayton. Preferred Citation [Item title] Vanguard Concert Records, 1966-2002, bulk 1980-2000, University Archives and Special Collections, University of Dayton Libraries, Dayton, Ohio. ^ Return to Table of Contents Biographical / Historical The Vanguard Legacy Concert Series began in 1962 at The Dayton Art Institute. It was founded by Elana and Vincent Bolling and was a widely admired series that brought hundreds of exceptional musicians to Dayton. After 54 years at the DAI, the Vanguard Concerts series came to a close in 2016. Vanguard's tradition of excellence continues under the auspices of the University of Dayton's ArtsLIVE series, which has served the University's campus and community audiences with adventurous, professional arts events since 1961. Vanguard Legacy Concerts continues to be curated by Elana Bolling. - Page 3- Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents These records document the administrative, financial, public relations, and artist activities within the Vanguard Concert Series. The majority of these records are from1980 through 2000-01. This collection contains artist information, promotional material, artist contracts, advertising, correspondence, financial records, photographs, and other miscellaneous documents. Series I, Featured Artists, 1976-2000, contains various documents about the various artists that performed at the Dayton Art Institute from 1976-2000. These documents contain concert programs, publicity papers and advertisements, photographs, and other documents pertaining to a specific artist. Series II, Administrative Records, 1966-2002, contains administrative papers pertaining to the daily work of the Vanguard Concert Series. This series contains artist contracts, correspondence from artist management companies, and documents from the Ohio Arts Council. Series III, Financial Records, 1976-2004, contains financial records for the Vanguard division of the Dayton Art Institute. This series contains deposit records, receipts, accounts payable records, invoices, tax return information, and grant information. Series IV, Advertising and Publicity, 1965-2006, contains advertising and publicity papers for Vanguard events, fundraisers, and other non-concert events. This series includes subscription lists, newspaper clippings, press releases, public relations documents, and other forms of advertising. Series V, Correspondence, 1988-2000, contains correspondence between Vanguard and various groups such as artist managers, subscribers, patrons, and local businesses. Series VI, Artist Photographs, 1978-1998, contains headshot and group photographs of the artists that performed at the Dayton Art Institute for Vanguard Concerts. These photographs were separated from Series I for purposes of preservation and space. ^ Return to Table of Contents Arrangement Series 1: Featured Artists Series 2: Administrative Records Series 3: Financial Records Series 4: Advertising and Publicity Series 5: Correspondence Series 6: Artist Photographs - Page 4- Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 ^ Return to Table of Contents Administrative Information Publication Statement Roesch Library 300 College Park Dr. Dayton, Ohio 45469-1360 URL: https://www.udayton.edu/libraries/research/collections.php Conditions Governing Use Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder. ^ Return to Table of Contents Collection Inventory Featured Artists , 1976-2000 Physical Description: 125 items 2 record center boxes Paper materials and some black and white photographs Title/Description Instances Czech Nonet , 1976 Box 1: Folder 1 Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra , 1976 Box 1: Folder 2 Michael Debost/Christian Ivaldi , 1976 Box 1: Folder 3 The Festival Winds Sextet , 1977 Box 1: Folder 4 Warsaw Quintet, 1977 Box 1: Folder 5 Quartet Academia , 1977 - Page 5- Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 Box 1: Folder 6 Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra , 1977 Box 1: Folder 7 Aston Magna , 1977 Box 1: Folder 8 New York Chamber Soloists , 1977 Box 1: Folder 9 Klaus Hellwig , 1978 Box 1: Folder 10 The Tartini Trio, 1978 Box 1: Folder 11 Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra , 1978 Box 1: Folder 12 Emerson Quartet , 1978 Box 1: Folder 13 Staege Trio, 1978 Box 1: Folder 14 New York Soloists, 1979 Box 1: Folder 15 Trio d'Accordo , 1979 Box 1: Folder 16 The Vermeer Quartet, 1979 Box 1: Folder 17 Emerson String Quartet , 1979 Box 1: Folder 18 Lynn Chang , 1979 Box 1: Folder 19 The Early Music Consort , 1979 Box 1: Folder 20 Israel Piano Trio, 1980 Box 1: Folder 21 Freiburg Baroque Soloists , 1980 Box 1: Folder 22 Elaine Camparone , 1980 Box 1: Folder 23 Franz Schubert Quartet , 1980 Box 1: Folder 24 Borodin Piano Trio, 1981 Box 1: Folder 25 Ensemble Instrumental de France , 1981 - Page 6- Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 Box 1: Folder 26 String Trio, 1981 Box 1: Folder 27 Christopher O'Riley , 1981 Box 1: Folder 28 American Brass Quintet , 1981 Box 1: Folder 29 Sergei Edelman , 1981 Box 1: Folder 30 Julliard String Quartet , 1982 Box 1: Folder 31 New York Chamber Orchestra , 1982 Box 1: Folder 32 Emerson String Quartet , 1982 Box 1: Folder 33 Dubinsky Duo, 1982 Box 1: Folder 34 New Arts Trio, 1982 Box 1: Folder 35 Musicians of Swanne Alley, 1982 Box 1: Folder 36 Festival Winds , 1983 Box 1: Folder 37 Mendelssohn String Quartet, 1983 Box 1: Folder 38 Christopher O'Riley, 1983 Box 1: Folder 39 Christopher O'Riley , 1983 Box 1: Folder 40 Concert Royal, 1983 Box 1: Folder 41 Bartok Quartet (replacing Paris Chamber Players), 1984 Box 1: Folder 42 Haydn Trio , 1984 Box 1: Folder 43 Enesco Quartet , 1984 Box 1: Folder 44 Cleveland Octet, 1984 Box 1: Folder 45 Borodin Trio, 1984 - Page 7- Vanguard Concert SeriesUASC.042 Box 1: Folder 46 Endellion String Quartet , 1985 Box 1: Folder 47 French String Quartet