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Huxford, John Calvitt, 1931-2008

 Person

Found in 104 Collections and/or Records:

Folder 36: "Three Short Waltzes After Chopin (1949)" Op. 7 (Written upon the Centennial of Chopin's Death)/ composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, 1949-10-10

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 36
Collection number: 36
Scope and Contents

For pianoforte. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature.

Dates: 1949-10-10
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 37: "Mazurka" (On celebration of my twentieth birthday)/ composed for pianoforte by John Huxford. Holograph, 1951-02-03

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 37
Collection number: 37
Scope and Contents

For pianoforte. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Written on celebration of Huxford's twentieth birthday.

Dates: 1951-02-03
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 38: [Autumn Leaves] / music by Joseph Kosma ; original lyrics by Jacques Prévert ; English lyrics by Johnny Mercer ; arranged by John Huxford. Holograph, Fall 1955

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 38
Collection number: 38
Scope and Contents

Seemingly for band. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score only. Instrumentation is not fully indicated. Manuscript contained within a Carl Fischer Filing Envelope with the following information:

Title: Autumn Leaves Character: Slow - Med. - Popular Arranger: John Huxford

Note: Arranged and Used - Fall '55

Dates: Fall 1955
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 39: [Condensed Score]/ composed for band by John Huxford. Holograph, 1956-08 - 1956-11

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 39
Collection number: 39
Scope and Contents

Seeminlgy for band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Condensed score. Instrumentation indicated. Contains a note from Huxford:

"Begun Port St. Lucie, FL Aug '56 Completed Homerville Thanksgiving '56"

Dates: 1956-08 - 1956-11
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 40: "Ensembles: [Allegro Marziale] and [Andante Maestoso]/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1956-11-01

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 40
Collection number: 40
Scope and Contents

Allegro Marzial ; For brass quintet. Handwritten in pencil and pen. Contains signature. Condensed score and parts. Instrumentation indicated. Includes incompleted sketch of condensed score.

Andanta Maestoso ; For brass quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score and parts. Instrumentation indicated.

Dates: 1956-11-01
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 41: "Gavotte" / composed for brass quintet by John Huxford. Holograph , 1956-10-30

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 41
Collection number: 41
Scope and Contents

For Brass quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score only. Instrumentation indicated.

Dates: 1956-10-30
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 42: "Gigue for Brass"/ composed for brass quartet by John Huxford. Holograph, 1956-10-29

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 42
Collection number: 42
Scope and Contents

For brass quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score and parts. Instrumentation indicated. Items contained within an Embur Filing Envelope.

Dates: 1956-10-29
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 43: "The Major" or "The Major's Delight" (Dedicated to Major W.T. Verran of Cairo, Georgia)/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1956-01-25

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 43
Collection number: 43
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil and pen. Contains signature. Condensed score and parts.

Dates: 1956-01-25
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 44: "Bars" from Suite in Four/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph , [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 44
Collection number: 44
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Full score and Parts. "Bars" is the third movements of Huxford's "Suite in Four" for band. Full score and parts contained within an Embur Filing Envelope.

Dates: [n.d.]
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Folder 45: "String Quartet: I. Theme and Variations ; II. Scherzo"/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1957

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 45
Collection number: 45
Scope and Contents

For String Quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature. Two movements: Theme and Variations ; Scherzo. Parts only.

Dates: 1957
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 2: Manuscript Music / Box 7

Item 1: Ann Huxford and Carol Mikkelsen Interview [DVD-ROM], December 3, 2013

 File
Collection number: ua-23-18-03-001
Scope and Contents DVD-R. Ann Huxford interview and Carol Mikkelsen interviews, Fall 2013. UA/23/18/3/001. Written and developed by Eduardo Farias and Guy Frost, December 2013. Valdosta, Georgia. United States.Ann Huxford Interview, December 3, 2013: This video is an interview with Ann Huxford, conducted by Eduardo Farias on December 3, 2013, in Valdosta, Georgia. The interview is part of the John C. Huxford Papers Collection and was digitized from its original VHS format. Ann Huxford reflects on...
Dates: December 3, 2013
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 5: Huxford Collection Electronic Records

Item 2: String quartet, theme and variations, Scherzo [CD-ROM], December 6, 2013

 File
Collection number: ua-23-18-03-002
Scope and Contents

CD-R disk. John C. Huxford (midi file from Finale program). String quartet, theme and variations, Scherzo. December 6, 2013. Two midi files converted to wave files. Original midi files not included. Converted to MP3 for access. MPEG Audio Layer 1/2 Stereo 44100 Hz, 32 bits, 224 kb/s. - ua23-19-03-002_scherzo.mp3 - ua23-19-03-002_ThemeAndVariations.mp3

Dates: December 6, 2013
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 5: Huxford Collection Electronic Records

John C. Huxford Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: UA-23-18
Scope and Contents

John C. Huxford (1931-2008) was a professor with the College of Fine Arts at Valdosta State University. He donated vintage sheet music booklets dating from 1882-1964. Also inculded are numerous discographies, his thesis and research, and correspondence. He was also a c omposer and we have numerous compositions, which are at present unprocessed.  Other of his compositions appear in the collection Campus Memorebelia in Archon.

Dates: Acquired: 2008-10-02
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / John C. Huxford Papers

Series 2: Manuscript Music, 1947 - 1956

 Series — Box 7: Series Series 2
Collection number: Series 2
Description

Music composed by Huxford for varying ensembles and instrumentation including solo piano, choir, band, brass ensemble, and string quartet.

Dates: 1947 - 1956
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers

Series 4: Phonographs, 1947 - 1965

 Series — Box 13: Series Series 4; Series Series 2
Collection number: Series 4
Description

Recordings from the time Huxford was an undergraduate at Bob Jones University, a Master Student at Florida State University, and Director of the Pacific Music Camp in Stockton, California

Dates: 1947 - 1965
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers

Sleeve 2. "Impromptu, op.5" and "Prelude, no.8" / composed and performed by John Huxford, November 12, 1947

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Item: 2
Collection number: Series 4
Description

Both works recorded on one side of the disc. The second side is blank

Dates: 1947
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 4: Phonographs / Sub-Series 1. Early Recordings Prior and During his Bob Jones University Studies

Sleeve 2: "The Pacific Music Camp, 1962" / John Huxford, Director, [Issued 1962?]

 Item — Box 12: Series Series 4, Folder: 1
Collection number: Series 4
About

Guest conductors include: Glenn Cliffe Bainum (Band), Henry Sopkin (Orchestra), and Don Craig (Chorus)

Dates: Event: [Issued 1962?]
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 4: Phonographs / Sub-Series 3. Pacific Music Camp

Sleeve 3. "Improvisation, op.13, no.1" / composed and performed by John Huxford ; Ritual Fire Dance / music by DeFalla ; performed by John Huxford, October 7, 1949

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Item: 3
Collection number: Series 4
Description

Two 78 rpm discs manufactured by The Recordisc Corp.

Dates: 1949
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 4: Phonographs / Sub-Series 1. Early Recordings Prior and During his Bob Jones University Studies

Sleeve 4. "March, The Major" / by John Huxford, 1957

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Item: 4
Collection number: Series 4
Description

Recorded by WKTG at the American Bandmasters Association Convention, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, held March 6-9, 1957. Conducting the U.S. Air Force Band was William T. Verran of Cairo, to which the work was dedicated.

Dates: 1957
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 4: Phonographs / Sub-Series 2. "March, The Major"

Sleeve 5. "March, "The Major" / Mr. John Huxford, [Approximately 1957]

 Phonograph — Box 12: Series Series 4, Item: 5
Collection number: Series 4
Description

Performed by the F.S.U. Band, Robert Braunagle Director at the Summer Music Camp Band.

Dates: [Approximately 1957]
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 4: Phonographs / Sub-Series 2. "March, The Major"