Music: Sound Experiment, 1947 - 2017

 File — Box: 210

Dates

  • 1947 - 2017

Biographical / Historical

Reed College concerts termed "Sound Experiment" from the 1940's into the 1960's. "The concerts, a mix of experimental and classical music were begun in Sept. 1947: "Strictly experimental was the tag hung on the first 'sound experiment' by its instigator Bob Crowley last Fall [Sept. 1947]. However, the experiment proved such a hit that Crowley's brain-child has been adopted by the community. Briefly, the sound experiments present a variety of music from ballads to Bartok, as well as modern dance and hot jazz." (from the Quest, 9/20/48).

Extent

From the Collection: 93.5 Linear Feet (204 manuscript boxes)

Language

From the Collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Some programs from the years 1947-1962 were donated by the Multnomah County Library.

Repository Details

Part of the Reed College Special Collections and Archives Repository

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