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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

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The image is a yellowed document providing information about the 1973 Bodky Award winners and the Fifth Annual Bodky Competition. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

About the 1973 Bodky Award Winners:

  1. Stanley Charkey - A graduate of the Hartt College of Music, he studied flute with Joseph Labone.
  2. Susan Davidman - A graduate of Barnard College, she studied voice with Jean Vladescu and Lancel Miller.
  3. Pamela Erickson - A student of Joseph Labone, she studied at the Hill House Music School of Boston and the Boston University School of Fine Arts, focusing on voice with Robert Hubbard.
  4. Susan Zimmerman - A Masters Candidate at Hartt College of Music, she studied harpsichord with Morris Newman and Martin Pearlman, and is a graduate of the Poster School and Westminster Choir College of Music and the Eastman School of Music.

The Renaissance Consort:

  • Formed two years ago at Farmington, Vermont, under the direction of Martin Pearlman.
  • Performed at various venues including the Samuel Wadsworth Russell House in Hartford, the Church of Christ in Farmington, Connecticut, and the Children's Museum in West Hartford.

Martin Pearlman:

  • Took his B.A. at Cornell in 1967.
  • Studied composition with Karel Husa and harpsichord with Gustav Leonhardt.
  • Composed works including "Three Years for three instruments," "March for solo harpsichord," and music for an animated film.

The Fifth Annual Bodky Competition:

  • Established in January 1972 for young musicians interested in performing early music.
  • Open to musicians under 30 years of age performing on instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries.
  • Auditions held in the New England area.
  • Winners perform at the annual spring concert for the Patrons and Associates Membership of the Cambridge Society.
  • Past winners include Hepzibah Smith, Sarah Cunningham, Lise Kubach, and others.

Bodky Competition Sponsors:

  • Mrs. E. Reznick in memory of Lily Bodky.
  • John N. Burk Memorial Fund.
  • Mrs. T. Hubbard.
  • Roy Larson.
  • David Rockefeller, Jr.
  • Arthur Rosenthal.
  • William Schwann.
  • Helen S. Slosberg.
  • Isabel Kimball Whiting in memory of her husband.

Contact Information:

  • Roger A. Goble, Chairman Award Committee.
  • Address: 183 Larch Road, Cambridge, Mass. 02138.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Bodky Award winners, their backgrounds, the Renaissance Consort, Martin Pearlman's achievements, details about the Bodky Competition, and the sponsors supporting the event.

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The image is a detailed informational document about the Fifth Annual Body Competition and the winners of the 1972 Body Award. Here's a detailed summary:

About the 1972 Body Award Winners:

  1. Stanley Charkey:

    • Graduate of the Hartt College of Music.
    • Studied lute with Joseph Iadone.
  2. Susan Davenny:

    • Graduate of Barnard College.
    • Studied voice at Brooklyn College with Jean Hakes and Laurel Miller.
  3. Patricia Enson:

    • Student of Joseph Iadone.
    • Alumni of Potsdam College.
    • Studied voice with Robert Holland.
  4. Susan Zimmerman:

    • Masters Candidate at Hartt College of Music.
    • Teacher at various schools including Morse Newman and Markesan Montessori.
    • Graduate of the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music.

Renaissance Consort:

  • Formed at Putney, Vermont.
  • Members include:
    • Martin Pearlman: Studied at Cornell with Karel Husa, and at Yale with Gunther Schuller. Performed with various orchestras and composed music.
    • The group performed in several locations and events including the Festival of Christ in Farringdon and the Children's Museum in West Hartford.

The Fifth Annual Body Competition:

  • Purpose: The competition is specifically for performing young musicians interested in auditioning for the Erwin Bodky Award.
  • Eligibility: Open to candidates under 30 years old. They can perform on early instruments from the Baroque, Renaissance, and earlier periods, including harpsichord, clavichord, viola da gamba, lute, and voice.
  • History: Previous winners include William Porter, Hopkinson Smith, and others.
  • Award: Winners receive an honorarium and perform at the annual concert for the Patron and Associate Members of the Cambridge Society.

Establishment and Support:

  • The Body Competition was established by the Cambridge Society for Early Music.
  • The competition and award are supported by the Erwin Bodky Award Endowment Fund.

Contact Information:

  • For more information, contact Roger A. Golde, Chairman of the Award Committee, at 185 Larch Road, Cambridge, Mass. 02138.

Bodky Award Sponsors:

  • David Rockefeller, Jr.
  • Arthur J. Risser
  • William Schehr
  • Mr. and Mrs. Shosberger
  • Isabel Kinnaird Whiting, in Memoriam

This document serves to provide background on the award winners, the competition details, and the supporting entities.

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The image is a yellowed document detailing information about the 1972 Bodky Award winners and the Fifth Annual Bodky Competition.

About the 1972 Bodky Award Winners:

  1. Stanley Charkey

    • Graduate of the Hartt College of Music.
    • Studied flute with Joseph Iadone.
  2. Susan Davidson

    • Graduate of Barnard College.
    • Private voice instructor.
    • Studied voice at Brooklyn College with Joan Hakes and Laurel Miller.
  3. Persis Ensor

    • Student of Joseph Iadone.
    • Studied at the Hussey Music School of Boston and an alumna of Potsdam College.
    • Studied voice with Robert Holland.
  4. Susan Zimmerman

    • Masters Candidate at Hartt College of Music.
    • Studies recorder with Morris Newman and Marlene Montgomery.
    • Teacher at Porter School and West Hartford School of Music.
    • Graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music.

Renaissance Consort:

  • Formed in Putney, Vermont, two years before the document was written.
  • First performed at the Summer Collegium in Early Music at Windham College.
  • Performed in the Hartford area, including concerts at First Church, Christ in Farmington, Connecticut, and at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford.

Martin Pearlman:

  • Took his B.A. at Cornell in 1967.
  • Studied harpsichord with Donald Patterson and composition with Karel Husa and Robert Palmer.
  • Studied harpsichord with Gustav Leonhardt at a Fulbright grant to the Netherlands in 1967-1968.
  • Studied composition with Jacob Kirkpatrick at Yale in 1971.
  • Studied harpsichord with Bülent Arel.
  • Performed in various places, including Boston, New Haven, and Cornell.
  • Recent compositions include "Flute and Piano," "Song," "Three Views for three voices," "clarinet, piano and percussion," "Mask for solo harpsichord," "an octet, and electronic sound-track music for an animated film."

The Fifth Annual Bodky Competition:

  • Held in January 1972 for young musicians with an interest in early music.
  • Four winners were selected to perform at the Erwin Bodky Award in the spring.
  • Winners were chosen from a diverse range of instruments including viola da gamba, baroque oboe, passamezzo, lute, harpsichord, and organ.
  • Candidates were under 30 years of age and live or study in the New England area.
  • Winners received an honorarium and performed at the Spring concert for the Patrons and Associate Members of the Cambridge Society.
  • Previous winners included William Porter, organist, and Hopkinson Smith, lutenist.
  • The Bodky Competition was established by the Cambridge Society for Early Music and funded by the Erwin Bodky Award Endowment Fund.

Bodky Award Sponsors:

  • Leo L. Beranek
  • Lilly Bodky, in Memoriam
  • John N. Burk Memorial Fund
  • Ivy Dee Hiatt
  • Frank T. Hubbard
  • Roy Lamson
  • David Rockefeller, Jr.
  • Arthur J. Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs.
  • Helen M. Schenberg
  • Isabel Kimball Whiting, in Memoriam

The document concludes with the contact information for Roger A. Golde, Chairman of the Award Committee, located at 183 Larch Road, Cambridge, Mass. 02138.

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The image is a document from 1972 detailing information about the winners of the Bodky Award and the fifth annual Bodky Competition.

About the 1972 Bodky Award Winners:

  1. Stanley Charky:

    • Graduate of Hartt College of Music.
    • Studied flute with Joseph Ialonne.
  2. Susan Davidson:

    • Graduate of Barnard College.
    • Studied voice with Joan Hakes and Laurel Miller.
  3. Persis Ensor:

    • Student at Joseph Ialonne's studio.
    • Studied voice at the Boston University School of Music and was an alumna of Potsdam College.
    • Studied voice with Robert Holland.
  4. Susan Zimmerman:

    • Master's Candidate at Hartt College of Music.
    • Studied with Morris Newman and Marlene Montgomery.
    • Teacher at Porter School and West Hartford School of Music.
    • Graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music.
  5. The Renaissance Consort:

    • Formed two years prior in Putney, Vermont.
    • Performed at the Summer Collegium in Early Music at Windham College.
    • Notable performances include concerts at the First Church in Christ in Farmington, Connecticut, and at the Children's Museum in West Hartford.
  6. Martin Pearlman:

    • B.A. from Cornell in 1967.
    • Studied harpsichord with Donald Patterson and composition with Kirke Mechem.
    • Studied with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam and with Robert Palmer in the Netherlands.
    • Worked with Benjamin Britten at Aldeburgh.
    • Studied composition at Yale with Benjamin Boretz.
    • Recent compositions include "Flute and Piano, Song" and "Three Views for Three Voices, Clarinet, Piano, and Percussion."
    • Performed at the New York Music Festival and Cornell.

The Fifth Annual Bodky Competition:

  • Held in January 1972.
  • Auditions for early music performers, including artists playing instruments such as viola da gamba, baroque oboe, lute, harpsichord, and organ.
  • Candidates are under 30 years old and live or study in New England.
  • Winners receive a scholarship to perform at the Cambridge Society for Early Music's spring concert.
  • Past winners have been selected to perform on instruments ranging from the viola da gamba to the organ.
  • The competition is funded by the Ewin Bodky Award Endowment Fund, established by the Cambridge Society for Early Music.

Bodky Award Sponsors:

  • Leo L. Beranek
  • Lilly Bodky, in Memoriam
  • John N. Burk Memorial Fund
  • Ivy Dee Hatt
  • Frank T. Hubbard
  • Roy Lamson
  • David Rockefeller, Jr.
  • Arthur J. Rosenbaum, Jr.
  • Helen Schwann
  • Isadore S. Whiting, in Memoriam

For more information, the document directs readers to contact Roger A. Golde, Chairman of the Award Committee, at 183 Larch Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

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The image shows a document titled "The Fifth Annual Bodky Competition," specifically focusing on the 1972 winners of the Bodky Award. The document lists the names and educational backgrounds of several award recipients, including:

  1. Stanley Charkey - A graduate of the Hartt College of Music, studying flute with Joseph Isdale.
  2. Susan Davisson - A graduate of Barnard College, a private voice instructor, and studied voice with John Hakes and Laurel Miller.
  3. Persis Ensor - A student of Joseph Isdale, a graduate of Boston’s Houghton Music School and Potsdam College, studying voice with Robert Holland.
  4. Susan Zimmerman - A Master’s candidate at Hart College of Music, teaching at Porter School and West Hartford School of Music, and a graduate of the University of Rochester.

Additionally, the document mentions the Renaissance Consort, a group formed two years prior at Putney, Vermont, which performed at various venues including the First Church in Farmington, Connecticut, and the Children’s Museum in West Hartford.

Martin Pearlman is also highlighted, who earned his B.A. at Cornell in 1967, studying harpsichord with Donald Patterson and composition with Kirke Meighan and Robert Palmer. Pearlman has performed and composed extensively, including works for flute and piano, and has also worked on animated film soundtracks.

The document details the Bodky Competition's history and its annual selection process, where young musicians under 30 are encouraged to audition on early instruments. Winners receive an honorarium and perform at the Cambridge Society concert. The competition is supported by various sponsors listed at the bottom.

The contact for further information is provided by Roger A. Golde, Chairman of the Award Committee, located at 185 Larch Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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The document is a yellowed page detailing information about the 1972 Bodky Award winners and the Fifth Annual Bodky Competition. It lists several individuals, including Stanley Charkey, Susan Davidian, Persis Ensor, and Susan Zimmerman, providing details about their educational backgrounds and musical studies. The document also mentions the Renaissance Consort, a group formed two years prior, and its performances. Additionally, it highlights Martin Pearlman's achievements and his studies in harpsichord and composition. The text describes the Bodky Competition, which selects young musicians for performing early music, and mentions past winners and sponsors. The competition is organized by the Cambridge Society for Early Music and is supported by various donors and memorial funds. Contact information for further details is provided, including the address of Roger A. Golde, Chairman of the Award Committee.

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The image shows a text document with a yellowish background. The document is titled "ABOUT THE 1972 BODKY AWARD WINNERS" on the left and "THE FIFTH ANNUAL BODKY COMPETITION" on the right.

On the left side, the text describes various individuals who are apparently winners of the Bodky Award, providing a brief bio for each. It includes information on their education, the instruments they play, and some of their professional engagements. Names mentioned include Stanley Charkey, Susan Davdman Kahn, Persis Ensor, Susan Zimmerman, and Martin Pearlman.

On the right side, the document provides details about the annual Bodky Competition, explaining that it is held for young musicians with a specific interest in performing early music. It details the instruments, historical context, and the type of compositions that participants are expected to perform. There is also a mention of the audition winners performing at an annual concert and the honorarium they receive.

At the bottom of the right side, there is contact information for Roger A. Golde, Chairman of the Award Committee, and a list of Bodky Award sponsors including notable names such as David Rockefeller, Jr.

The document provides a glimpse into the world of classical music performance and patronage, specifically related to early music and the individuals and organizations supporting this field.

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The image shows a yellow sheet of paper containing printed text in blue ink. The text is divided into two columns.

The left column is titled "ABOUT THE 1972 BODKY AWARD WINNERS" and lists multiple musicians and composers with brief descriptions of their educational backgrounds, studies, and achievements. Some names mentioned include Stanley Charkey, Susan Davidman, Persis Ensor, Susan Zimmerman, The Renaissance Consort, and Martin Pearlman. The descriptions provide information about their studies in music, places where they studied or performed, and specific musical interests or works.

The right column is titled "THE FIFTH ANNUAL BODKY COMPETITION" and discusses details about the Erwin Bodky Award competition in early music performance. It mentions the purpose of the competition, the instruments involved, the age limits of the candidates, and the benefits for the winners such as receiving an honorarium and performing at the annual Spring concert. The text also provides information about the Cambridge Society for Early Music, which established the competition, and mentions the award sponsors. Contact details for more information are also listed, including a name (Roger A. Golde), title (Chairman Award Committee), and address in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

At the very bottom of the right column, there is a list titled "BODKY AWARD SPONSORS," which includes names of individuals and memorial funds supporting the award.

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The image shows a yellow, double-sided printed document, likely a brochure or informational leaflet. On the left side, under the heading "About the 1972 Bodky Award Winners," there are brief descriptions of several individuals, each with their educational background and musical achievements. The right side of the document contains text about "The Fifth Annual Bodky Competition," detailing the history, purpose, and winners of the competition, as well as sponsors and contact information. The document is professionally printed with a clean layout, featuring black text on a bright yellow background.

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The image shows a yellow page from a printed document titled "The Fifth Annual Bodky Competition", which appears to be a program or informational booklet. The page is divided into two main sections:

Left Section: "About the 1972 Bodky Award Winners"

This section provides biographical information about the winners of the Bodky Award for the year 1972. Each winner is listed with their name, educational background, and professional achievements. The winners mentioned include:

  1. Stanley Charsky: A graduate of the Hart College of Music, studied flute with Joseph Jalone.
  2. Susan Daviman: A graduate of Barnard College, a private voice instructor, studied voice at Brown with Jean Hakes and Laurel Miller.
  3. Persis Ensor: A student of Joseph Jalone, director of the Hill House Music School in Boston, and an alum of Potsdam College.
  4. Susan Zimmerman: A Masters Candidate at Hart College of Music, teacher at Porter School of West Hartford School of Music, and a graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music.
  5. Martin Pearlman: Took his B.A. at Cornell in 1967, studied harpischord with Gustav Leonhardt, and has performed extensively in the Netherlands, the U.S., and elsewhere. He is noted for his work in early music, including compositions and performances.

Additionally, the Renaissance Consort is mentioned as a group formed two years ago at Putney, Vermont, which performed at the Summer Colloquium in Early Music at Windham College. The group includes children’s choir members and is associated with the First Church of Christ in Farmington, Connecticut.

Right Section: "The Fifth Annual Bodky Competition"

This section provides background information about the Bodky Competition:

  • Purpose and History: The competition was established by the Cambridge Society for Early Music and is an important activity that depends entirely on contributions to the Erwin Bodky Award Endowment Fund. It encourages young musicians (under 30 years of age) to perform early music on diverse instruments, including viola da gamba, baroque oboe, bassoon, lute, harpsichord, and organ.
  • Selection Process: Young musicians gather for auditions, and artists are selected to perform in four competitions over sixty performing evenings. Winners receive an honorarium and perform at the annual Spring concert for the Patrons and Associates of the Cambridge Society.
  • Winners in 1971: The winners of the previous year (1971) are mentioned, including William Porter, Hopkins Smith, Lucy Bedley, Miss Sarah Cunningham, and Miss Lisle Kulbach.
  • Contact Information: The page provides contact details for Roger A. Golde, Chairman of the Award Committee, located at 183 Larch Road, Cambridge, Mass. 02138.

Sponsors

The bottom of the page lists the Bodky Award Sponsors, including:

  • Leo L. Beranek
  • Lilly Bodley, in Memoriam
  • Ivy Dee Hark Memorial Fund
  • Frank T. Hubbard
  • Roy Lamson

Overall Layout and Design

  • The page has a clean, organized layout with clear headings and subheadings.
  • The text is printed in black on a bright yellow background, making it visually striking.
  • The font is legible and formal, consistent with a program or informational booklet.

This page serves as both a celebration of the 1972 Bodky Award winners and an overview of the competition's history, purpose, and sponsors.