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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

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The image shows an invitation to a Spring Concert-Reception hosted by The Cambridge Society for Early Music. The event features the winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award and is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 1968, at 8:30 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The invitation serves as the ticket for admittance.

On the right side of the invitation, there is information about the Erwin Bodky Award. It states that the award was established in 1967 in memory of Erwin Bodky, the founder of the Society. The award aims to offer financial assistance to outstanding young artists in the Boston area who are specializing in the performance of early music. The award is given based on individual auditions, and the committee includes professional musicians.

The Society hopes to make the Erwin Bodky Award Concert an annual event. The 1968-69 award will be open to a harpsichordist or organist from New England who is under 30 years of age and has been a resident of the area for at least two years. The competition is open to works written before 1750, and any music teacher or professional musician may request information.

The sponsors listed for the event are:

  • Helen S. Slosberg
  • Leo L. Beranek
  • Lilli Bodky
  • Roy Lamson
  • David Rockefeller, Jr.
  • William Schwann

The contact information for the Erwin Bodky Award Committee is provided as Box 356, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.

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The image depicts a page from an old book or program, featuring an invitation to a "Spring Concert-Reception" held by the Cambridge Society for Early Music. Here are the key details:

  1. Event Name and Date:

    • The event is titled "SPRING CONCERT-RECEPTION."
    • It took place on Monday, May 13, 1968, at 8:30 p.m.
  2. Venue:

    • The concert was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Main Feature:

    • The event featured winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award.
  4. Erwin Bodky Award Description:

    • The Cambridge Society for Early Music established the Erwin Bodky Award in honor of Irwin Bodky, an early music enthusiast.
    • The award is given to young musicians in the Boston area as both a performing opportunity and a form of recognition.
    • The winners for 1968 were selected by prominent musicians in the area, who also reviewed the applicants.
  5. Audience:

    • The Society hopes to make the Erwin Bodky Award Concert an annual event. The 1968-69 auditions were open to young music students in eastern New England who were under 30 years of age and had been born before 1791.
  6. Contact Information:

    • For more information, prospective applicants should write to:
      • The Erwin Bodky Award Committee
      • Box 336
      • Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138
  7. Sponsors:

    • The event was sponsored by several individuals, including:
      • Helen S. Slosberg
      • Leo L. Beranek
      • Lilli Bodky
      • Roy Lamson
      • David Rockefeller, Jr.
      • William Schwann

The ticket to the event was included in the invitation. The page itself appears to be a part of a larger document or program, possibly a booklet or catalog from the event.

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The image depicts an invitation page from a concert and reception event organized by the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The event, titled "Spring Concert-Reception," is specifically for the winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award.

Key details include:

  • Date and Time: Monday, May 13, 1968, at 8:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Audience: The invitation serves as a ticket of admission.

The section titled "The Erwin Bodky Award" explains the purpose of the award, which was established to honor outstanding young artists in the Boston area. The 1968 winners were selected by a committee of prominent musicians from the Boston area. The society hopes that the concert will provide an opportunity for young musicians from eastern New England who are under 30 years old (born after 1791) to perform.

The invitation also lists the sponsors of the event:

  • Helen S. Slosberg
  • Leo L. Beranek
  • Lillie Bodky
  • Roy Lamson
  • David Rockefeller, Jr.
  • William Schwann

The invitation is part of a larger booklet or brochure, and there is a detailed illustration of a musical instrument, likely a harpsichord or similar early music instrument, on the left side of the page.

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The image shows an invitation from The Cambridge Society for Early Music for a "Spring Concert-Reception" featuring the winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 1968, at 8:30 p.m. in the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The invitation also serves as a ticket for admittance.

On the right-hand side, the invitation provides details about the Erwin Bodky Award, established in honor of the late Erwin Bodky. It mentions that the award aims to recognize outstanding young artists in the Boston area and that the winners are selected by a panel of musicians. The Society plans to make the concert an annual event, with the 1968-69 auditions open to any young musician under 30 years old specializing in music before 1791.

The sponsors of the event are listed as Helen S. Slosberg, Leo L. Beranek, Lillie Bodky, Roy Lamson, David Rockefeller, Jr., and William Schwann. The invitation is presented on a yellowish paper with a blue musical illustration and is kept in a file, as shown by the visible tabs and papers to the left.

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The image shows an invitation card for the Spring Concert-Reception of the Cambridge Society for Early Music, featuring the winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award.

Left Side of the Card:

  • Header: The Cambridge Society for Early Music cordially invites you to attend the Spring Concert-Reception.
  • Event Details:
    • Featuring: Winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award.
    • Date: Monday, May 13, 1968.
    • Time: 8:30 p.m.
    • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Additional Note: The invitation serves as your ticket of admittance.
  • Decoration: An ornate musical clef design is present below the event details.

Right Side of the Card:

  • Header: The Erwin Bodky Award.
  • Description:
    • The Cambridge Society for Early Music established the Erwin Bodky Award in honor of its late president, Erwin Bodky.
    • The award aims to provide a performing opportunity and an honorarium to outstanding young artists in the Boston area.
    • Winners for the current year were selected by the Bodky Award Committee from nominations by prominent musicologists in the Boston area.
  • Future Auditions:
    • The Society hopes to make the Erwin Bodky Award Concert an annual event.
    • Auditions will be open to any young music student in the eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire area under 26 years of age as of June 30, 1969.
    • Teachers or prospective student applicants should write for further information on the award competition before 1969.
    • Contact Address: The Erwin Bodky Award Committee, Box 336, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.
  • Sponsors:
    • Listed sponsors include: Helen S. Slosberg, Leo L. Beranek, Lili Bodky, Roy Lamson, David Rockefeller, Jr., and William Schwann.

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The image shows an invitation and informational sheet for the "Spring Concert-Reception" hosted by the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The event is specifically for the winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award.

Key details include:

  1. Event Name and Date:

    • The event is titled "Spring Concert-Reception".
    • The date of the event is Monday, May 13, 1968.
    • The time is at 8:30 p.m.
  2. Location:

    • The venue is the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  3. Erwin Bodky Award:

    • The Cambridge Society for Early Music established the Erwin Bodky Award to honor its founder, Erwin Bodky.
    • The award provides a performing opportunity and an honorarium for outstanding young artists in the Boston area.
    • Winners were selected by a committee of prominent musicians.
  4. Audience:

    • The event is open to young music students from eastern New England, specifically those under 30 years of age who were born after 1691 (indicating a focus on early music).
  5. Contact Information:

    • For further information, interested parties are instructed to write to:
      • The Erwin Bodky Award Committee
      • Box 336
      • Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138
  6. Sponsors:

    • The sponsors listed are:
      • Helen S. Slosberg
      • Leo L. Beranek
      • Lilli Bodky
      • Roy Lamson
      • David Rockefeller, Jr.
      • William Schwann

The invitation serves as a ticket for admission to the event. The document is yellow and appears to be part of an archived collection, as suggested by the visible binding and the aged look of the paper.

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The image shows an open book with its pages turned to a pale yellow insert. The insert is an invitation from The Cambridge Society for Early Music, inviting the reader to attend the "SPRING CONCERT-RECEPTION" featuring winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 1968, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The right side of the insert provides details about the Erwin Bodky Award established by the same society, including its purpose, the selection process of award winners, and information on how aspiring artists under the age of 35 can apply for future editions. At the bottom, sponsors of the event are listed, including several names such as Helen S. Lodge, Leo L. Beranek, Tilli Bodky, Roy Lamson, David Rockefeller, Jr., and William Schwann.

Design-wise, the top right corner of the invitation features a flourish, with three fish-like figures depicted in blue.

The rest of the image reveals the texture of the lined pages of the open book, with a few pages frayed and protruding on the side, indicating wear or past usage. There appears to be a paperclip at the top holding the insert in place. The backdrop of the image is a pale gray surface.

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The image shows a yellow invitation card attached inside a book. The invitation is from The Cambridge Society for Early Music and invites the recipient to attend the Spring Concert-Reception featuring winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 1968, at 8:30 p.m., at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The invitation also notes that it will serve as the ticket of admittance.

The right side of the card provides information about the Erwin Bodky Award, explaining its establishment by The Cambridge Society for Early Music in honor of its founder. The award offers a performance opportunity and an honorarium to outstanding young artists in the Boston area. The process for selecting winners is described, including a committee and auditions. The document also invites young music students in eastern New England under 30 years old with interest and talent in music written before 1791 to apply for the award.

At the bottom of the right section, sponsors are listed: Helen S. Slosberg, Leo L. Beranek, Lilli Bodky, Roy Lamson, David Rockefeller Jr., and William Schwann.

An illustration of classical musical instruments, including a violin and sheet music, is featured in the center of the left section.

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The image depicts an open book, specifically a program or invitation for a Spring Concert-Reception hosted by The Cambridge Society for Early Music. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 1968, at 8:30 p.m., and will take place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The invitation serves as a ticket of admittance.

Key Details from the Image:

Left Page:

  • Title: "The Cambridge Society for Early Music cordially invites you to attend the SPRING CONCERT-RECEPTION."
  • Event: Features the winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award.
  • Date and Time: Monday, May 13, 1968, at 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • Graphic: An illustration of musical instruments, including a violin and a harpsichord, symbolizing the focus on early music.

Right Page:

  • About the Erwin Bodky Award:

    • The Cambridge Society for Early Music established the Erwin Bodky Award to honor its founder, Erwin Bodky.
    • The award aims to recognize outstanding young artists in the Boston area.
    • Winners are selected through individual auditions judged by a committee of prominent musicologists.
    • The 1968-69 award will be open to young music students under 30 years of age in eastern New England who have a special interest in early music.
    • Applicants must write before the student application deadline for further information.
  • Erwin Bodky Award Committee:

    • Contact information: Box 356, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.
  • Sponsors:

    • A list of sponsors is provided, including:
      • Helen S. Slosberg
      • Leo I. Beranek
      • Lili Bodky
      • Roy Lamson
      • David Rockefeller, Jr.
      • William Schwann

Overall Impression:

The image showcases a formal invitation or program for a concert-reception celebrating early music, highlighting the Erwin Bodky Award and its significance. The design is elegant, with a clean layout and a tasteful illustration of musical instruments, emphasizing the event's focus on classical and early music traditions. The inclusion of sponsors and detailed information about the award underscores the event's prestige and community support.

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The image is of an open book with a yellow page featuring text and an illustration. The text is titled "The Erwin Bodky Award Spring Concert-Reception featuring winners of the 1968 Erwin Bodky Award." The page also includes details about the event, such as the date and time, location, and sponsors. The illustration on the page depicts a musical ensemble with various instruments, including a violin, flute, and harp. The book appears to be a program or brochure for the event.