Musician, teacher, Manager of Concert FM, Music Manager for QEII Arts Council. Made MNZM for services to music in 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Kerr, Elizabeth Clare, active 1976-2013
Creative New Zealand (f)
Date: 2001-2002
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: 2003-198-86
Description: Administration file including correspondence, reports and memoranda, particularly relating to the Montana Book Awards and the Authors' Fund Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Paul, Janet Elaine, 1919-2004 :[Marbled sketchbook. 1983-1984].
Date: 1983 - 1984
From: Paul, Janet Elaine, 1919-2004 :[Thirty-one sketchbooks 1959-1997].
Reference: E-682
Description: Includes figure sketches: Nan [or Clare], Scene at the Settlement, Garden party at Orongarongo Station, Elizabeth Kerr (2 different); With Jeavons, John McD and Suzanne at Kairakau (figures seated amid bush); figures in a jazz band; David Farquhar; Gillian Weir; Peter McLeavey at Raumati - Quinn's view; Early Music in Old St Pauls; Gillian Weir at the Settlement 20.11.1984 (2 different views); David and Raydia Farquhar; John Mansfield Thomson (JMT); Eve Page. Includes various landscape sketches; named ones include: Opotiki, Pukekura Park, North of Hunterville, From the air behind Wanganui the 'Jeavons' referred to is Jeavons Baillie Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Hardback book with marbled boards, 25 leaves, each 215 x 140 mm. Provenance: Estate of Janet Elaine Paul, 2005.
Correspondence - Queen's Birthday Honour
Date: 2005
From: Else, Barbara, 1947-: Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-12170-108
Description: Correspondence - letters and cards. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph and typescript correspondence, including print-outs of emails.
Interview with Christopher (Kit) Powell
Date: 28-30 October 1987
From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews
By: Powell, Christopher Bolland, 1937-; Kerr, Elizabeth Clare, active 1976-2013
Reference: OHInt-0133-48
Description: Interviewer(s) - Elizabeth Kerr Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001484 - OHC-001488 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 28/10/1987 - 30/10/1987
Correspondence
Date: 1983
From: Buchanan, Dorothy Quita, 1945- : Papers
Reference: 84-017-197
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Telephonic fanfare no 4 ; [for 2 trumpets]
Date: May 1991
From: Farquhar, David Andross, 1928-2007 : Music scores, papers and sound recordings
By: Farquhar, David Andross, 1928-2007
Reference: fMS-Papers-4815-15
Description: Responsibility - For the launching of the NZ Music Centre, at the Arts Council : 730-880, and with thanks to Elizabeth Kerr. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1, 2 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph
Personal references
Date: 1985-1993
From: Farr, Gareth, 1968- : Papers
Reference: 2003-278-07
Description: References for Farr from school, work and music associates Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Writers' and Readers' Week (f)
Date: [1995-1996]
From: New Zealand International Arts Festival : Records
Reference: 2000-106-21/4
Description: Administrative file covering artists F-O Quantity: 1 folder(s) (bound file).
Echoes - sound construction 1, 2, 3, 4 ; for voices, recorders and percussion
Date: 1986
From: Zagni, Ivan, 1942- : Collection
By: Zagni, Ivan, 1942-
Reference: MSI-Papers-8014-12
Description: Responsibility - [For Elizabeth Kerr's book for schools] Quantity: 1 folder(s) 4 leaves. Physical Description: Holographs (transparencies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A2003-134) Mr I Zagni, Auckland
Sonic Circus 1987
Date: 31 Oct 1987
From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive
By: Psathas, John, 1966-; Victoria University of Wellington. Choir; Kerr, Elizabeth Clare, active 1976-2013; Downes, David Ross John, 1967-; Shanly, Lelia, active 1987; Graham, Hamish, active 1987-2015; Dadson, Philip, 1946-; Victoria University of Wellington. Gamelan, Western Instrumental Ensemble; Coxon, Jane, active 1988; Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957; Becker, Pepe, 1966-; Langford, Mark Edward, 1957-; Walls, Peter, 1947-; Carey, Ross James, 1969-
Reference: MSDT-0258-1
Description: Performer: Victoria University of Wellington Choir Performer: Kerr, Elizabeth (cond) Performer: David Downes (perc) Performer: Shanly, Leila (perc) Performer: Graham, Hamish (perc and ten) Performer: Psathas Ioannis (perc) Performer: Gamelan group of Victoria University Performer: Victoria University Orchestra Performer: Walls, Peter (cond) Performer: Western Instrumental Ensemble Other Titles - We know ; [for choir, percussion and tenor soloist] / by Ioannis Psathas ; performed by the Victoria University of Wellington Choir with conductor Elizabeth Kerr ; percussionists David Downes, Leila Shanly, Hamish Graham (also tenor soloist) and Ioannis Psathas ; (6'42\") Other Titles - Pagadadogap ; [for gamelan] / composed by Philip Dadson ; (8'58\") Other Titles - The Cave ; [for gamelan] / composed by Jane Coxon ; poem by A R D Fairburn ; performed by the Victoria University of Wellington choir and the Gamelan group, with conductor Elizabeth Kerr ; (4'13\") Other Titles - Wind and rain ; for choir / by Pepe Smythe ; performed by the Victoria University of Wellington Choir with conductor Elizabeth Kerr ; (6'39\") Other Titles - But it only makes a shadow ; [for choir, gamelan and orchestra] / by Mark Langford ; performed by the Victoria University of Wellington Choir conducted by Peter Walls ; (6'10\") Other Titles - Divertissement 11 ; [for gamelan and instrumental ensemble] / by Ross Carey ; performed by the Gamelan group with Western Instrumental Ensemble, conducted by Peter Walls ; (5'40\") Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). 55 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM
Creative New Zealand (b)
Date: 2001
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: 2003-198-82
Description: Administration file including correspondence, memoranda etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Inward and outward correspondence
Date: 15 Feb-31 Mar 2001
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: 2003-198-02
Description: Inward and some outward correspondence with friends, authors, publishers, literary agent etc, mostly email; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Also includes circularised letter, `Every woman should know' with instructions to send it three woman for `good luck' or six women `good luck for all the year. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Inward and outward correspondence
Date: [1994-1997]
From: Carr, Edwin James Nairn, 1926-2003 : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-7710-12
Description: Correspondents entered under Name below; also includes letter to Allan Badly and message from The Plaza, Osaka, regarding Mark Keyworth Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Sonic Circus 5
Date: 5 Aug 1978
From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive
By: Wellington Junior Choir; Farquhar, David Andross, 1928-2007; Kerr, Elizabeth Clare, active 1976-2013
Reference: MSDT-0250-3
Description: Songs introduced by conductor Elizabeth Kerr Place of recording - Place of recording Symphony House Contents: Bird song -- Where have all the whitebait gone -- Eugenics -- 20th century --Forecasts -- Old grey devil -- Young lady of Spain Performer: Wellington Junior Choir Performer: Kerr, Elizabeth (cond) Other Titles - The Score ; [for choir and piano] ; [excerpts] / by David Farquhar ; performed by the Wellington Junior Choir Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). 22.30 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM
Correspondence and general file
Date: 1992-Sep 1993
From: Whitaker, Judith, 1938-2000 : Papers
Reference: 2002-070-03
Description: Correspondence, notes, clippings and other papers relating to Whitaker's work as a composer. Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letter from [?] David, Christchurch Cathedral. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Debate; that composers do not need music critics
Date: 6 November 1994
From: Hulford, Denise Lovona, 1944 : Papers
Reference: MSC-022840
Description: Debate held at ExtravaCANZa. Chair: Moya Henderson; Affirmative: Elizabeth Kerr, Leadis Taylor, Gillian Bibby; Negative: Noel Sanders, Eve de Castro-Robinson; Chris Cree Brown Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s).
Asia-Pacific Composers' Conference
Date: 3 December 1992
From: Hulford, Denise Lovona, 1944 : Papers
Reference: MSC-022847
Description: Panel: Chew Shyh-Ji (Taiwan), Gillian Whitehead (New Zealand), Young-Ja Lee (Korea), Lucrecia Kasilag (Philippines); Facilitator: Elizabeth Kerr Place of recording - Place of recording New Zealand Contents: Colloquium: Breaking musical boundaries: Women in music Label: Sony Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s).
Interview: Gillian Whitehead talks to Elizabeth Kerr
Date: Date unknown
From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive
By: Whitehead, Gillian Karawe, 1941-; Kerr, Elizabeth Clare, active 1976-2013
Reference: MSDL-3616
Description: Interview of Gillian Whitehead by Elizabeth Kerr. Information provided from housing of original recording states, 'Inteview has break in middle while Gillian collects her thoughts. [Themes include:] - Resurgences - Canon - Maori heritage - N.Z. landscape - Other plans, Perth opera, piece for Sydney String Quartet, piece for harp, etc.' NB: Raw interview. Should be edited before further use AQ: Cf^Reel-89392 Record date unknown Record Label: RNZ-CFM Quantity: 20.03 Minutes and seconds Duration.
Elizabeth Kerr interview #2
Date: [19--]
From: Radio Active 89FM: Recordings
Reference: MSC-022877
Description: Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Telephonics ; a set of nine piano pieces / by David Farquhar
Date: 1977
From: Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001 : Papers
By: Farquhar, David Andross, 1928-2007
Reference: fMS-Papers-7623-59
Description: Piano pieces composed by David Farquhar for friends and colleagues, based on their telephone numbers Quantity: 1 folder(s) [1] 24 pages. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)