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Choral Adaptation of Words to Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished), 1944

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0020.0004.00001

Abstract

Bound score (68 pages) for the choral adaptation of words to Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished) with music composed by Frank Tapp and word written by Major Edward L. Bloom. Typed and attached to inside front cover: 'An Agreement made this 5th. day of April, 1944, between L. Wane Daley, who is empowered to act for Frank Tapp, and Major Edward L. Bloom. In consideration of a fee of fifty - seven pounds tan shillings, it is agreed that the said Frank Tapp will undertake the choral adaptation of Major Edward L. Bloom's poetical text to Schubert's 'Unfinished Symphony.' It is further agreed that Frank Tapp will relinquish all claims, including publishing, broadcasting, film and miscellaneious rights in this musical which he assigns outright to the said Major Edward L. Bloom to have and to hold for the above sum. The part payment on account of twenty-eight pounds fifteen shillings, the recipts of which is hereby acknowledge, is to be accompanied by a cheque (added in post composition above other text - 'for the same amount') post-dated the 25th. April, by which day Frank Tapp will use his best endeavours to complete and deliver the choral adaptation to Major Edward L Bloom. Signed for and on behalf of Frank Tapp (signature of L. Wane Daley), Second party to this agreement (signature of Edward L. Bloom) In the presence of (signature of J.L.D. Stoney).'

Dates

  • 1944

Creator

Extent

0 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains sheet music, scores for productions from 1983-2008, costume design, misc. graphic design, scenic design, and manuscripts for productions. Collection of scores are photocopied from original score material and marked by various production staff members. Scores were found in the foundry in Central City and do not represent each production from all festival years. Also in this series are some costume and scenic designs. It is unclear what relation the box containing costume designs by Edward M. Stevenson and Charles Le Marie had to the CCOHA and how they appeared in the CCOHA collection.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

10 x 12 inches

General

Title from front of Score

Inscription and Marks

Handwritten on front of score in blue ink: 'Choral Adaptation of Words to Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished).'

Handwritten on front of score in pencil: 'Bloom.'

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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