Contents
Collection Overview
Biographical Note
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Organization of the Collection
Search Terms
Manuscript Scores
1912-1950
Published Scores,
1914-1947
Manuscript Scores
1912-1950
Published Scores,
1914-1947
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Marion Bauer Compositions, 1912-1953
Finding Aid
Finding aid prepared by Ralitsa Donkova.
© 2006
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Creator:
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Bauer, Marion |
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Title:
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Bauer Compositions |
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Dates:
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1912-1953 |
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Abstract:
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Bauer, Marion, 1882-1955; Composer. The collection consists of over 50 published and unpublished compositions in a variety of forms including songs with pianoforte accompaniment, sonatinas, fugues and a symphonic poem. Most of the manuscript scores are not duplicated in the published scores.
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Extent:
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1 folio box(5 linear in.) |
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Language:
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English. |
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Identification:
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MS 0039 |
Marion Eugenie Bauer was born in Walla Walla, Washington on Aug. 15, 1882. She taught at New York University, 1926-1951, and was affiliated with the Juilliard School of Music, 1940-1955. She was a founding member of the American Music Guild, the Society of American Women Composers, and the American Composers Alliance. Initially she wrote songs and music for piano solos, but later she branched out and wrote orchestral and chamber music. She died in South Hadley, Massachusetts Aug. 9, 1955.
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This collection consists of over 50 published and unpublished compositions in a variety of forms including songs with pianoforte accompaniment, sonatinas, fugues and a symphonic poem. Most of the manuscript scores are not duplicated in the published scores.
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This collection is organized into two series:
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Manuscript Scores
1912-1950 17 folders
Holograph scores of songs, chamber music and orchestral pieces, most notable is the symphonic poem "Sun Splendor" (1946). Included are Bauer's compositions to Lewis Caroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and her arrangement of George Handel's "Six Little Fugues." Most of these works are not duplicated in the collection of published works.
Published Scores,
1914-1947 1 folder
Published scores of Bauer's songs, chiefly with pianoforte accompaniment.
Manuscript Scores
1912-1950 17 folders
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A Foreigner Comes to Earth on Boston Common, Op. 49
circa 1953
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How Doth the Little Crocodile,
1928
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Jabberwocky,
circa 1928
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The Lobster Quadrille,
circa 1928
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Pan and Syrinx: A Choreographic Sketch, Op. 28
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Pig and Pepper,
circa 1928
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Prelude and Fugue for Flute and Strings (Flute score is missing)
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Six Little Fugues by George Frederick Handel, arranged by Bauer
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Sonatina for Oboe and Piano, Op. 32a,
circa 1938
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Songs,
circa 1912-1953
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Sun splendor: symphonic poem for orchestra (Missing),
1946
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String Quartet, Op. 20,
circa 1952
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Symphonic Suite for String Orchestra, Op. 33
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Trio Sonata for Flute, Violincello and Piano, Op. 40
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You Are Old, Father William, Op. 26,
circa 1928
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Published Scores,
1914-1947 1 folder
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Published Scores,
1914-1947
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