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Music -- Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 92 Collections and/or Records:

Folder 1: "Alma Mater" / composed by John Huxford and "Pretty Girl is Like a Melody"/ composed by Irving Berlin; arranged by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Collection number: 1
Scope and Contents

For Band. Handwritten in pencil. Single piece containing Huxford's composition of an Alma Mater (institution not yet confirmed) with his arrangement of the song "Pretty Girl is Like a Melody." Parts availalbe. No full score included.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 1: "Jekyll Island Rag: A Ragtime Two-Step" / composed for piano by John Huxford. Holograph, June 1974

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Collection number: 1
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Included is the original holograph and a xerox copy.

Dates: June 1974

Folder 1: "String Quartet I. Theme and Variation" (Condensed Score) / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1957

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 1
Collection number: 1
Scope and Contents

For String Quartet. Handwritten in pencil. UNFINISHED sketches in condensed score of Theme and Variation for String Quartet, which links with the parts found in Box 7, Folder 45. This unfinished condensed score only includes the Theme and third variation with the tempo marking as "Allegretto" where in the parts, the third variation lists "Allegro vivace" as the tempo.

Dates: 1957

Folder 2: [Allegro Agitato] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

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

For piano. Handwritten in pencil.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 2: "Laura" / words by Johnny Mercer ; music by David Raksin ; arranged for SSATB and Piano by John Huxford. Holograph, January 1974

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 2
Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents

For SSATB, piano, bass, and drums. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature.

Dates: January 1974

Folder 2: "Original Draft and Sketch for march (completed Nov 1958)" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, November 1958

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 2
Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents

Draft and Sketch for a March, possibly for band. Handwritten in pencil. The sketch is written for Cornet in Concert F, dated Nov. 1958 as it's date of completion.

Dates: November 1958

Folder 2A: "March Trio Idea" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, August 31, 1966

 Item
Collection number: 8
Description From the Series:

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

Dates: August 31, 1966

Folder 3: [Allegro Scherzando] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains several key changes and time signature changes throughout composition. Contains crossed out cadenza-like solo passage on the first and second pages.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 3: [Andante] for Band / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, July 17, 1958

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents

Seemingly for band. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score. Indicates flute and piccolo, but no other instrumentation. Complete. Possibly dedicated or commissioned for Mr. F.H. Ashe from School of Music at University of Miami, Coral Gables 1946, FLA.

Dates: July 17, 1958

Folder 3: "Nocturne for French Horn and Piano" / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, December 24, 1974

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 3
Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents

For French Horn solo and piano. Handwritten in pencil. Contains signature of both John and Cliff Huxford. Dedicated to Cliff Huxford, John Huxford's son, for Christmass 1974.

Dates: December 24, 1974

Folder 4: [Andante] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 4
Collection number: 4
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. A chromatic piece for solo piano. Contains John Huxford's signature in cursive at the top right corner of the first leaf.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 4: "Surf and Sand" / composed for band by John Huxford. Holograph, September 1958

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 4
Collection number: 4
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and signature. Parts only. Instrumentation indicated.

Dates: September 1958

Folder 5: [Andante] / composed by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 5
Collection number: 5
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 5: "Fanfare" Sketches / composed by John Huxford. Holograph , June 21, 1959 - September 29, 1959

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 5
Collection number: 5
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains date and/or signature on certain leaves.

Leaf 1: Unfinished "Fanfare" sketch in condensed score. No date. Leaf 2: An individual top part (Trumpet 3) from "Fanfare". Leaf 3: Another individual top part (Trumpet 3) from "Fanfare". Leaf 4: Seemingly completed "Fanfare (Fitzgerald Game)" in condensed score dated 9-29-'59 Leaf 5: Unfinished "Fanfare" sketch in condensed score dated 6-21-'59

Dates: June 21, 1959 - September 29, 1959

Folder 5: "Variations" / composed for Brass Sextet by John Huxford. Holograph, October 7, 1974 - May 10, 1976

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 5
Collection number: 5
Scope and Contents

For Brass Sextet. Handwritten in pencil. Contains dates and signature. Condensed score only. Five total variations. Composed 10/07/1974. Revised 5/10/1976.

Dates: October 7, 1974 - May 10, 1976

Folder 6: [Andante] / composed for Band by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

 File — Box 7: Series Series 2, Folder: 6
Collection number: 6
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score. Instrumentation indicated. Time signature changes throughout the composition. Ends in eb minor.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 6: "Pep Song" or "Pirate Plunder" / composed for band by John Huxford. Holograph, September 20, 1959

 File — Box 8: Series Series 2, Folder: 6
Collection number: 6
Scope and Contents

For band. Handwritten in pencil. Contains a incomplete condensed score in A flat Major and a complete condensed score version in B flat Major. The condensed score in B flat Major contains date and signature. Parts included and indicates instrumentation.

These manuscripts were contained within a Martin Band Instruments mini folder which indicates it at one time also stored the 6/8 Fanfare of which the sketches from Box 8, Folder 5 match.

Dates: September 20, 1959

Folder 6: [Untitled] for piano/ composed by John Huxford. Holograph, 1976-07

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 6
Collection number: 6
Scope and Contents

For piano. Handwritten in pencil. Untitled composition. Complete.

Dates: 1976-07

Folder 7: [Andante] / composed for Brass Quartet by John Huxford. Holograph, [n.d.]

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

For Brass Quartet. Handwritten in pencil. Complete Reduced score and Individual Parts. Indicates a movement number (II). Possibly the second movement of a larger work yet to be classified.

Dates: [n.d.]

Folder 7: [III. Andante Commodo] and [IV. Allegro Scherzando] / composed for piano, flute, and french horn by John Huxford. Holograph, March 4, 1977

 File — Box 9: Series Series 2, Folder: 7
Collection number: 7
Scope and Contents

For Piano, Flute, and French Horn. Handwritten in pencil. Condensed score only. Indicates the two works are two movements (III and IV) of a larger work that has yet to be discovered. Investigation is ongoing.

Dates: March 4, 1977