American Piano Concerti Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-040

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The American Piano Concerti Collection contains dozens of printed and manuscript concertos from the early (1920s) to late (1990s) twentieth-century. The contents of the American Piano Concerti Collection may be searched in the library catalog as keyword: SC/40

Dates

Created: 1922-2017
Other: Date acquired: 1989

Conditions Governing Access

There are no specific restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Duplication may be restricted if copying could cause damage to items.

Extent

1 box

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged by series with folder level control.

Source of Acquisition

The American Piano Concerti collection came to Wheaton College in November 1989 through the efforts of William Phemister of the music faculty. Additional donations were made in 1994 and 2004.

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Other Descriptive Information

The American Piano Concerti Collection helps document the history of and selection from the American form of the piano concerto. This collection provides a sample of the over 1,000 concertos by more than 800 composers known to have created concertos.