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1. A Beethoven Bash in Kansas City A Beethoven Bash in Kansas City August//1978 Article about the "four-day commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the death of Beethoven" by Maurice Peress, conductor of the Kansas City Philharmonic, "together with the Nelson Art Museum."
2. A Century of Missouri Music A Century of Missouri Music 1924 References and descriptions in the book to and about Carl Busch, classical music composer and conductor and founder of the first Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra starting in 1887, born in Denmark in...
3. A Gloomy Day When KC Lost Its Philharmonic A Gloomy Day When KC Lost Its Philharmonic August 19, 2006 Author recounts her experiences as a cellist for the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra on the evening of its last public performace, February 19th, 1982.
4. A Pop Concert from a TV Studio A Pop Concert from a TV Studio January/21/1957 Description of the first television broadcast of the orchestra, done on three local stations from the WDAF-TV studios.
5. About Town About Town January/4/1969 Photo and biographical description of Savino Rendina, an 81-year-old retired "violinist, pianist and French horn player" residing at 4242 54th Street Terrace. Also "one of the original members of the Kansas...
6. All American Music All American Music July//1974 Description of the Youth Symphony, for youngsters of ages 11-21, recommended from their own school bands.
7. Another Chorus for Bruffy Another Chorus for Bruffy June 29, 2008 Charles Bruffy, "longtime conductor of the Kansas City Chorale," has been appointed conductor of the Kansas City Symphony chorus. Bruffy succeeds Arnold Epley who served for 17 years as conductor of the...
8. Another Measure of Kansas City Another Measure of Kansas City October-November//1973 History of the Civic Orchestra, begun in 1959 and becoming "affiliated with the UMKC Conservatory of Music" in 1966, playing its concerts on the university campus.
9. Backstage View of Conductor Backstage View of Conductor View from backstage of orchestra members and unidentified conductor during performance.
10. Baltimore Hotel Baltimore Hotel Postcard of the Baltimore Hotel
11. Barlow Band Barlow Band Orchestra in formal dress onstage.
12. Billy Williams Orchestra Billy Williams Orchestra Orchestra performing at unidentified location.
13. Biography of Andy Kirk (1898-1992), Bandleader Biography of Andy Kirk (1898-1992), Bandleader 2003
14. Biography of Charles Johnson (1875-1950), Music Composer and Arranger Biography of Charles Johnson (1875-1950), Music Composer and Arranger 2008
15. Biography of Edward Harry Kelly (1879-1955), Composer, Band and Orchestra Leader Biography of Edward Harry Kelly (1879-1955), Composer, Band and Orchestra Leader 1999
16. Biography of Minnie Lee Crosthwaite (1872-1963), Social Worker and Community Leader Biography of Minnie Lee Crosthwaite (1872-1963), Social Worker and Community Leader 1999
17. Biography of Walter Fritschy (1881-1972), Concert Promoter Biography of Walter Fritschy (1881-1972), Concert Promoter 1999
18. Can the 'Phil' Fill Up the Starlight or Drain It? Can the 'Phil' Fill Up the Starlight or Drain It? January//1981 [C]ritical look at the scene of possibilities in joining the Philharmonic and the outdoor theater.
19. Carl Busch and the Symphony Orchestra an Asset That Should Be Capitalized Carl Busch and the Symphony Orchestra an Asset That Should Be Capitalized March 30, 1915 Article about the importance of the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra, led by director Carl Busch, to the city, "as much a necessity for this city as water, light and paved streets," with photo.
20. Carl Busch Recognition Association Scrapbook Finding Aid Carl Busch Recognition Association Scrapbook Finding Aid 1923-1934 (bulk 1923) Carl Busch, musician, composer, arranger, and conductor, was born March 19, 1862, in Denmark. He came to Kansas City in 1887 and spent many years in the community providing musical leadership. Busch was...