Watkins, R. Bedford
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence / Writings
A collection of documents, letters, and other writings by or written to Watkins.
Dissertation
An extensive collection of Watkin's 1966 dissertation. Contains multiple renditions and versions of his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, written to fufill the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philiosophy in the school of Music in the graduate college of the University of Iowa. Chairmen were Prof. John C. Simms and Prof. Richard B. Hervig.
Ensembles
This series is comprised of ensembles for Brass, Percussion, Strings, Vocal, and Woodwinds.
Keyboard
This series is comprised of keyboard compositions for Harpischord, Organ, and Piano.
Mass / Dedications
A collection of two large musical projects, a mass and a dedication.
Media, 1958 - 2005
Collection of 19 casette tapes, ranging from 1958 to 2005, containing recordings of many of Watkin's works. Digitized versions of the recordings are available online in this digital object at the request of the donor.
Orchestral & Band
A small collection of compositions to be performed by a band and orchestra.
Poetry
This series contains broadsides printed and illustrated by IWU Professor of Art Fred Brian under his imprint "Pilot Rock Press." Many are numbered and signed by Brian and at least one is signed by Watkins. Some duplicate copies are also in this grouping.
R. Bedford Watkins, Works from 1945-2005
This collection is organized into the following series:
1. Keyboard
2. Solo/Feature
3. Ensembles
4. Orchestral & Band
5. Mass / Dedications
6. Poetry
7. Dissertation
8. Correspondence/Misc. Writings
9. Uncatalogued pieces/Fragments
10. Media
Recordings
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- Archival Object 11
- Digital Record 1
- Subject
- Music 9
- Composers 2
- Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, IL) -- Faculty and Staff 1