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[Identification of item], Dept. of Music Records, University Archives, Duke University.
The Dept. of Music Records were received by the University Archives as a transfer starting in 1975.
Processed by Archives Staff, February 2007
Encoded by Molly Bragg, May 2011
Multiple accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
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The Department of Aesthetics, Art & Music was established at Duke University in 1942. In 1960, the Department of Music was recognized as an independent department and Dr. Allen H. Bone was appointed the first Chair. The Mary Duke Biddle Music Building, completed in the 1970s, became the Department of Music's permanent home.
Today, the Department of Music thrives as a presence that is felt throughout campus. With nine performing ensembles (Chamber Music, Chorale, Collegium Musicum, Djembe, New Music, Jazz, Opera Workshop, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony) and hundreds of students enrolled in classes, the Department of Music pursues its mission to enrich the educational experience of all Duke students.
The bulk of the Dept. of Music records consist of publicity documents including programs, press releases, and calendars, for various Dept. of Music events. There are also documents regarding the renovation of the facilities, clippings, posters and general records for the department.
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
Much of the content in this collection has been published or distributed, however any administrative records that have not been published are restricted for 25 years from their point of origin. Please contact research services for more information.