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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1973-1974

ARCH.2013.5.16, Rendition: 799535

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The image shows an open program booklet for a musical event. On the right-hand page, at the top, the text reads:

DA CAMERA SINGERS
Ann Kearns, conductor

  • Fredric Cheyette*
  • Walter Denny*
  • James Denton*
  • Charlene Koh
  • John Louis
  • Mary Lou Wollen*
  • Judy Nissenbaum*

soloists

  • Edith Pipkin
  • Lola Reid
  • Regina Tager
  • Dudley Towne*
  • Gretchen Wheelock
  • Anne Will*
  • Jane Ziff*

Below that, the text reads:

EARLY MUSIC CONSORT

  • Tom Ayres
  • Ray Bach
  • Dave Hoffman
  • Ernest May
  • Michael Long

At the bottom of the right-hand page, there is a greenish ticket or program note that reads:

The Amherst College
Early Music Consort
and
The da Camera Singers
at the
BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
Harvard University
Saturday, December 8, 1973 9:15 p.m.
Ticket reserves a seat until 9:10

The left-hand page contains a list of musical pieces and possibly composers, but the text is partially cut off and not entirely visible. The visible names include:

  • Byrd
  • Gesualdo
  • Finck
  • Praetorius
  • Lassus

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The image shows a page from a program booklet for a musical performance. The program details two groups: "Da Camera Singers" and "Early Music Consort."

For "Da Camera Singers":

  • Ann Kearns is listed as the conductor.
  • The soloists include:
    • Fredric Cheyette
    • Walter Denny
    • James Denton
    • Charlene Koh
    • John Louis
    • Victoria Nissenbaum
    • Edith Pipkin
    • Lola Reid
    • Regina Tager
    • Dudley Towne
    • Gretchen Wheelock
    • Anne Will
    • Jane Ziff

For "Early Music Consort":

  • The members listed are:
    • Tom Ayres
    • Ray Bach
    • Dave Hoffman
    • Ernest May
    • Michael Long

In the lower part of the image, there is a ticket stub indicating an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The event is titled "The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers" and is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 1973, at 9:15 p.m. Tickets reserved a seat until 9:10.

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The image depicts a page from a program or a ticket stub for a concert event. The page is divided into two sections:

  1. Top Section:

    • The page lists various musical pieces and the performers involved.

    • Da Camera Singers, with Ann Kearns as the conductor, are listed with the following soloists:

      • Frederic Cheyette*
      • Walter Denny*
      • James Denton*
      • Charlene Koh
      • John Louis
      • Judy Nissenbaum*
      • Edith Pipkin
      • Lola Reid
      • Regina Tager
      • Dudley Towne*
      • Gretchen Wheelock
      • Anne Will*
      • Jane Ziff*
    • The asterisk (*) next to some names likely indicates soloists.

    • The musical pieces include compositions by Byrd, Gesualdo, Finck, Praestorius, and Lassus.

    • Early Music Consort is also listed with the following members:

      • Tom Ayres
      • Ray Bach
      • Dave Hoffman
      • Ernest May
      • Michael Long
  2. Bottom Section:

    • A green ticket stub or program insert is visible, indicating the event:
      • "The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University."
      • The concert took place on Saturday, December 8, 1973, starting at 9:15 p.m.
      • The ticket reserved a seat until 9:10 p.m.

The overall context indicates a classical music concert featuring early music performed by The da Camera Singers and The Early Music Consort at Harvard University.

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The image shows a page from a program booklet for a musical performance. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Title and Groups:

    • The page lists two main musical groups:
      • DA CAMERA SINGERS: Conducted by Ann Kearns.
      • EARLY MUSIC CONSORT
  2. Participants:

    • DA CAMERA SINGERS:

      • Fredric Cheyette*
      • Walter Denny*
      • James Denton*
      • Charlene Koh
      • John Louis*
      • William McKeen*
      • Judy Nissenbaum*
      • Edith Pipkin
      • Lola Reid
      • Regina Tager
      • Dudley Towne*
      • Gretchen Wheelock
      • Anne Will*
      • Jane Ziff*
      • Soloists marked with an asterisk (*)
    • EARLY MUSIC CONSORT:

      • Tom Ayres
      • Ray Bach
      • Dave Hoffman
      • Ernest May
      • Michael Long
  3. Additional Information:

    • The bottom part of the page contains a ticket stub for the performance by The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
    • The event took place on Saturday, December 8, 1973, at 9:15 p.m.
    • The ticket stub mentions that the ticket reserves a seat until 9:10 p.m.
  4. Miscellaneous:

    • The page also has some faint text on the left side, possibly referring to composers or pieces of music such as Byrd, Gesualdo, Finck, Praetorius, Lassus, and others.

The page is neatly organized and includes names of participants, groups, and details about the event, providing a clear overview of the performance scheduled for that evening.

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The image shows a concert program featuring two musical ensembles: The Da Camera Singers and The Amherst College Early Music Consort.

Details:

Ensembles:

  1. Da Camera Singers

    • Conductor: Ann Kearns
    • Soloists:
      • Fredric Cheyette
      • Walter Denny
      • James Denton
      • Charlene Koh
      • Walt McKibben
      • Judy Nissenbaum
    • Other Members:
      • Edith Pipkin
      • Lola Reid
      • Regina Tager
      • Dudley Towne
      • Gretchen Wheelock
      • Anne Willa
      • June Ziff
  2. Early Music Consort

    • Members:
      • Tom Ayres
      • Ray Bach
      • Ernest May
      • Dave Hoffman
      • Michael Long

Event Information:

  • Title: The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The Da Camera Singers
  • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University
  • Date and Time: Saturday, December 8, 1973, at 9:15 p.m.
  • Additional Note: Ticket reserves a seat until 9:10 p.m.

The program appears to have been part of a historical or classical music performance, focusing on early music. The document is slightly worn, especially at the edges.

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The image shows an open page from what appears to be a concert program. The page lists the performers for a musical event.

At the top, it lists "DA CAMERA SINGERS" with Ann Kearns as the conductor. The singers listed are:

  • Fredric Cheyette*
  • Ettie Penny*
  • Janet Dana*
  • Charlene Koh
  • John Louis
  • John Stevens*
  • Judy Nissenbaum*
  • Edith Pipkin
  • Lola Reid
  • Robert Snyder
  • Dudley Town*
  • Gretchen Wheelock
  • Susan Winslow
  • Jane Ziff*

The asterisk (*) next to some names likely indicates soloists.

Below this, it lists the "EARLY MUSIC CONSORT" with the following members:

  • Tom Ayres
  • Roy Goodman
  • Ernest May
  • Dave Hoffman
  • Michael Long

At the bottom of the page, there is a green insert that provides additional information about the event. It reads:

"The Amherst College
Early Music Consort
and
The da Camera Singers

BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
Harvard University
Saturday, December 8, 1973
9:15 p.m.

Ticket reserves a seat until 9:10"

This indicates that the event took place on December 8, 1973, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, starting at 9:15 PM, with ticket holders having their seats reserved until 9:10 PM.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. On the right page, there is a white sheet with typed text listing two musical groups and their members:

  1. "DA CAMERA SINGERS" with Ann Kearns as the conductor. It lists several members with some marked as soloists (*).
  2. "EARLY MUSIC CONSORT" with members listed below it.

At the bottom of the right page, there is a green ticket or card attached, which provides details about an event:

"The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers at the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Harvard University Saturday, December 8, 1973 9:15 p.m. Ticket reserves a seat until 9:10."

The left page of the book has information with some composer names like Byrd, Gesualdo, and Finck, but part of the text is obscured by the white sheet on the right page. The overall context suggests this is a program or booklet related to a musical concert or performance featuring early music.

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This is a photograph of an open booklet or program. The left page is mostly obscured and contains some musical piece titles, including works by Byrd and Gesualdo, among others. The right page lists the performers for an event titled "DA CAMERA SINGERS" with Ann Kearns as the conductor. It lists several individuals divided into two main groups: Da Camera Singers, with certain individuals marked as soloists, and Early Music Consort.

Below the performer names, we see a green ticket or card containing event details. The text states "The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers at the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Harvard University Saturday, December 8, 1973 9:15 p.m. Ticket reserves a seat until 9:10."

The background of the photo suggests the booklet is placed on a surface, and there's a slight shadow indicating the booklet's pages are raised at the binding, reflecting its open state. The ticket or card has rounded corners and a distinct green color that stands out against the white page.

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The image depicts an open book or program booklet, likely for a musical performance or event. The visible pages contain detailed information about a concert or performance scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 1973, at 9:15 p.m. The event is organized by The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers, and it is taking place at the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM at Harvard University.

Key Details from the Image:

Page 1 (Left Side):

  • Text Content:
    • A list of names and titles, possibly indicating performers or pieces of music. Names such as "Gesualdo," "Fink," "Praetorius," and "Lassus" are visible, suggesting a focus on early or classical music.
    • The left page appears to be a table of contents or a list of pieces or performers, with some entries marked with asterisks, likely indicating soloists.

Page 2 (Right Side):

  • Header Information:

    • "DA CAMERA SINGERS" is prominently displayed at the top.
    • "Ann Kearns, conductor" is listed below, indicating the conductor for the da Camera Singers.
  • Performers:

    • A list of individuals is provided, with some marked with asterisks (*), likely indicating soloists. The names include:
      • Frederic Cheyette, Walter Denny, James Denton, Charlene Koh, John Louis, Walt McKibben, Judy Nissenbaum (all marked with asterisks).
      • Edith Pipkin, Lola Reid, Regina Tager, Dudley Town, Gretchen Wheelock, Anne Will, Jane Ziff (also marked with asterisks).
  • Early Music Consort:

    • Listed below the da Camera Singers, with names:
      • Tom Ayres, Ray Bach, Dave Hoffman, Ernest May, Michael Long.
  • Event Details:

    • A green rectangular box at the bottom of the page contains the event details:
      • "The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers at the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM, Harvard University"
      • Date and Time: Saturday, December 8, 1973, at 9:15 p.m.
      • Note: "Ticket reserves at seat until 9:10."

Overall Context:

The image appears to be a program or booklet for a musical performance featuring early music, likely a concert or recital. The inclusion of names such as "Gesualdo," "Praetorius," and "Lassus" suggests a focus on Renaissance or Baroque music. The event is a collaboration between two groups: The da Camera Singers, conducted by Ann Kearns, and The Amherst College Early Music Consort. The performance is scheduled to take place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, indicating a formal and academic setting. The asterisks next to certain names likely denote soloists or featured performers. The overall design is clean and formal, typical of concert programs from the 1970s.

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The image shows an open book with a white page on the left side and a green page on the right side. The white page has text that reads "DA CAMERA SINGERS" and lists names of singers, including Ann Kearns, Frederic Cheyette, Edith Pipkin, Walter Denny, Regina Tager, James Denton, Dudley Towne, Charlene Koh, Gretchen Wheelock, John Louis, Walt McKibben, Anne Will, and Judy Nissenbaun, with some names marked as soloists. The green page has a rectangular green sticker with text that reads "The Amherst College Early Music Consort and The da Camera Singers at the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM Harvard University Saturday, December 8, 1973 9:15 p.m. Ticket reserves a seat until 9:10 p.m."