"The Story Behind the Composing," typescript, photocopy, summary written by Myers in 1986 describing his experiences in composing God's Trombones and early performances, with printed programs, photocopies of correspondence, and other documentation appended; printed score, published by Eastlane Music Corp., [1966?]; and a "Written Analysis," typescript, photocopy, submitted as part of his dissertation, 1965. Also present are three audio cassettes: performances by the Pascack Valley Regional High School Select Choir, at Columbia University, Feb 21, 1964, and by the First Congregational United Church of Christ Choir, Washington, D.C., at Howard University, Jun 19, 1970, both with Myers as baritone soloist; and an undated copy of a 1938 recording of sections from the text read by James Weldon Johnson
Description:
Baritone, composer, and educator. Myers composed a setting of James Weldon Johnson's God's Trombones for solo voices, mixed chorus, solo trombones, and orchestra [i.e. brass ensemble]. The score and an analysis were submitted in 1965 to Columbia University, Teachers College, as a doctoral dissertation.
Subject (Name):
Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938. and Myers, Gordon.
Accompanied by newspaper clipping, pasted in at end., Her eyes twin pools -- Your lips are wine -- Your eyes so deep -- The glory of the day was in her face., and With piano accompaniment.
Burleigh, H. T. (Harry Thacker), 1866-1949. Passionale., Passionale : four songs for tenor / by H.T. Burleigh, and Passionale. Your lips are wine
Description:
Caption title., For voice and piano., and Inscribed by Burleigh for Carl Van Vechten. Accompanied by photocopy (pages 3-6 on 4 leaves, stapled).
Publisher:
G. Ricordi,
Subject (Name):
Burleigh, H. T.--(Harry Thacker),--1866-1949--Presentation inscription to C. Van Vechten., Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938., and Van Vechten, Carl,--1880-1964--Presentation inscription from H.T. Burleigh.
