Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Date
1961-1965, 2012-2016
By
Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012
Reference
MS-Group-0126
Description

Music scores of compositions by Ken Wilson including Wind octet; Introduction, theme and variations; Variations on a theme of Paganini; Concerto for clarinet and string orchestra; and Wind quintet. Also includes a recording of the clarinet concerto and scan of the score of Duo for two clarinets and some other papers. Includes material relating to Ken Wilson's time studying at Indiana University.

Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music

Quantity: 31 folder(s). 7 7" reel(s). 1 5" reel(s). 1 folder(s). 1 electronic scan(s). 8 disc(s). 10 colour copy photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). 0.25 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies), thermo-fax transperancies, printed matter, and manuscript

Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into Archive of New Zealand Music and transfers made from there. - To Book Collections - [Family history of John Wilson, 1838-1916] / Alison Saville. 2007..

Processing information: Most recent accrual to this collection is currently being processed by staff. May 2020.

Use/Reproduction
No copies of scores without the written permission of the composer's widow, Elisabeth Olds Wilson. Copyright: Copyright is held by Ken Wilson's estate.
Access restrictions
No access restrictions - Material accessioned in September 2017 and April 2018 is currently in processing. Please contact the Library if you wish to access this collection before processing is complete.
Format
31 folder(s), 7 7" reel(s), 1 5" reel(s), 1 folder(s), 1 electronic scan(s), 8 disc(s), 10 colour copy photographic print(s), 1 b&w copy photographic print(s), 0.25 Linear Metres, Parts (Music), Scores, Sound recordings, Digital images, Holographs (photocopies), thermo-fax transperancies, printed matter, and manuscript
There are 54 items in total.
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Copyright

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There are 54 items in this group.
Image

Letters and photographs

Date: 1995-1996, 2003-2009.

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

By: Rawson, Deborah, active 1984-1995

Reference: MS-Papers-12544

Description: Comprises two letters to Wilson from New Zealand saxophonist Debbie Rawson (2003, circa 2008-2009); and five photographs taken by Elisabeth Olds Wilson of Wilson and other musicians performing at Edward and Vicky Allen's house, circa 1995-1996. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 5 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Letters and photographs.

Other

Certificates

Date: 1959, 1960, 2000

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-12499

Description: Certificates issued to Wilson: Diploma of Music (1959) and Bachelor of Music (1960), both from the University of New Zealand, and Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand (IRMT) teaching certificate for clarinet (2000). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Other

Bob Girvan obituary, and The Clarinet serial

Date: 1980, 2000

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-12499

Description: Typescript copy with manuscript corrections of an obituary written by Wilson for his colleague Robert Girvan. Copy of ‘The Clarinet’ Volume 7 1980, which contains an article by Wilson. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Audio

Ken Wilson's Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra

Date: Date unknown

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MST5-3046

Description: Played by David Shephard and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Transfers: Letter from David Shephard and a handwritten note describing the recording have been separated to MS-Papers-12642-1.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.

Audio

Suite for Band

Date: March 1964

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MST7-3537

Description: Suite for Band, Indiana University Sympony Wind Ensemble. Haydn Sympony No 59 ('Fire'), Esterházy Orchestra. Sibelius Pelleas Suite, LSO. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.

Audio

Serenade K. 361 - Mozart. Auckland Wind Group

Date: 1961

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MST7-3538

Description: Date received with a question mark. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Transfers: Handwritten track listing separated to MS-Papers-12642-1.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.

Manuscript

Separated material originally enclosed with open reel audiotapes

Date: 24 March 1963 - 9 May 1963 - 29 November 1966

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-12642-1

Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Letter from David Shephard originally enclosed with MST5-3046. - Handwritten note titled Ferrograph originally enclosed with MST7-3549. - Handwritten track listing originally enclosed with MST7-3538. - Concert programme originally adhered to MST7-3541. - Concert programme originally enclosed with MST7-3545..

Audio

Barry Vercoe - Setropy (1963). John Anderson, clarinetist

Date: 30 January 1966

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MST5-3043

Description: Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 5" reel(s) 7 minutes 5 seconds duration. Transfers: Slide and letter adhered to outside of box have been separated and are awaiting processing.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.

Manuscript

Copy of liner notes of album 'Zephyr - Music for Winds'.

Date: 2016

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-12642-2

Description: Title taken from item. Arrangement: Item received in a plastic bag along with MSCD-4024. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Audio

Recordings from Indiana University Philharmonic and Messiaen Quartet

Date: 12 May 1962 and 1973?

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Papers

Reference: MST7-3542

Description: Track 1: Indiana University Philharmonic. Track 2: Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time (Wigton Concert). New Music Group. Ken playing clarinet. Title supplied by library. Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.