Descriptive Summary
Arthur E. Hall
papers
1950-1990, bulk 1950-1979
6.50 linear feet
MS 454
Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice
University, Houston, TX
Materials are in English.
Arthur E. Hall (1901-1978), one time Chairman
of Rice University's Shepherd School of Music (1953-1973), is known as a
composer of orchestral, choral and chamber ensemble music. His papers include
correspondence, original compositions, arrangements, settings, and
harmonizations by Hall, as well as audio recordings of his
performances.
Biographical Note
Arthur E. Hall (1901-1978), one time Chairman of Rice's Shepherd School
of Music (1953-1973), is known as a composer of orchestral, choral and chamber
ensemble music.
He was educated at Yale University and studied at Juilliard, Colorado
College and was awarded an M. M. from Baylor University in 1949. He came to
Houston after the war (1946) and became organist and music director for Christ
Episcopal Cathedral. Hall came to Rice in 1953 as the University's first music
instructor and subsequently became associate professor. He became full
professor in 1969, going on to become Chairman of the School of Music.
Hall was a prolific composer and won several awards including ones from
ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), the Houston
Symphony Award, the Charles Ives Award as well as others and was also honored
by Yale University and Rice University after his retirement. While at Rice
University, he encouraged establishment of the Lyric Art String Quartet and the
Woodwinds of Houston, two chamber music organizations. A number of his
compositions have been published.
Excerpted from Rice Thresher, April
25, 1974
Scope and Contents
Arthur E. Hall's papers include correspondence, original compositions,
arrangements, settings, and harmonizations, as well as audio recordings of his
performances.The original composition material includes some of Hall's music
manuscripts of compositions, arrangements, settings and harmonizations that
reflect his prolific composing skills. Some of the works are arranged
alphabetically; other work is separated into Orchestra and parts. There are
also scores for quartets and quintets.
Arrangement
- Series I: Correspondence, 1950-1986
- Series II: General Notes, Programs, and Funeral Items,
1953-1979
- Series III: Compositions, Arrangements, Settings, Harmonizations by
A. E. Hall
- Series IV: Audio Recordings of A. E. Hall's Works, 1961-1990
Access RestrictionsThis material is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Arthur E. Hall papers must be obtained
from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Processed by Lee Pecht 1996
Preferred Citation
Arthur E. Hall Papers, 1950-1990, MS 454, Woodson Research Center,
Fondren Library, Rice University
Acquisition Information
The Arthur E. Hall papers were a gift from Mrs. Arthur E. Hall received
in 1996 and 1997.
Index Terms
Subjects (Organizations)
Rice University - History -
Sources.
Rice University -
Faculty.
Shepherd School of Music -
History - Sources.
Subjects
Composition (Music) -
Archives.
Composers.
Music manuscripts.
Arrangement
(Music).
Formats
Correspondence.
Programs.
Audio cassettes.
Audiotapes.
Sheet music.
Related MaterialSee also Rice University Archives, Woodson
Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series I - Correspondence, 1950-1986
0 .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Contains letters, copyright registrations, invoices,
sheet music and other items that passed between Mr. Hall and music publishers.
Other correspondence pertains to organizations, such as ASCAP and Yale's School
of Music and Rice's School of Music. There are also Rice-related Christmas
cards as well as letters and cards of sympathy on his death.
Music publishers correspondence/materials,
1950s-70s:
1 1
Abingdon Press
1 2
Belwin-Mills
1 3
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers
1 4
Concordia Publishing House
1 5
Mark Foster Music Co.
1 6
Galaxy Music Corp.
1 7
H. W. Gray Co., Inc.
1 8
Leeds Music Corp.
1 9
Oxford University Press
1 10
E.C. Schirmer
1 11
Southern Music Co.
1 12
Western International Music
1 13
World Library of Sacred Music
1 14
ASCAP
1 15
Endowment of the Arts Program
1 16
General,
1963-86
1 17
Rice-related Christmas cards,
1960s-70
1 18
Symphony North,
1973-81
1 19
Yale School of Music,
1975
1 20
Sympathy on the death of A.E. Hall,
1978
Series II: General Notes, Programs, and Funeral Items
1953-1979
0.25 linear ft.
This series contains miscellaneous items such as notes,
recital and concert programs. Retirement information including some tax
documents and funeral memorial book and floral tributes are included.
2 1
Notes, misc. materials,
1953-79
2 2
Misc. recital and concert programs,
1967-71
2 3
Retirement,
1970-79
2 4
Funeral memorial book and floral tributes,
1978
Series III - Compositions, Arrangements, Settings,
Harmonizations by A. E. Hall
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
This series includes some of Hall's original music
manuscripts of compositions, arrangements, settings and harmonizations that
reflect his prolific composing skills. Some of the works are arranged
alphabetically; other work is separated into Orchestra and parts. There are
also scores for quartets and quintets.
3
3
Adeste Fideles
3
Adieu, Sweet Amarillis
3
Ah, Could My Eyes Behold
Thee
3
Alterations
3
America, the Beautiful
3
Annie Laurie
3
Arpeggiando
3
The Ballad of the Dalarna
Coat
3
The Bridge at Avignon
3
The Christ Child
3
The Circle/Reflections
3
Come Away Death/O Mistress
Mine
3
Contemplation
3
Divertimente
3
Euterpe
3
Fantasie for Harp and
Strings
3
Fum, Fum, Fum
3
Gloria
3
God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen
3
Good Christian Men,
Rejoice
3
Good-Day, Dear Heart
3
Good King Wencelas
3
Greensleeves
3
Hark! The Herald
Angels
3
I Know a Maiden Wondrous
Fair
3
In These Delightful Pleasant
Groves
3
I Saw Three Ships
3
I Will Plant My Own
Tree
3
Jesu, Joy
3
The Kings
3
Let Go! Why Do You Stay
Me
3
Magnificat
3
Messe Brevis
3
Minuetto
3
Modus Operandi 2475
3
My Heart Doth Beg
3
Novelet
3
On Christmas Night/Le Divine
Enfant
3
One Smiling, Summer
Morning
3
The Perfect Gift
3
Pues Bien, Yo Necesito
3
Reflections
3
Rest, Sweet Nymphs
3
Rice's Honor
3
Scherzo III
3
The Self Same Star
3
Shoot, False Love, I Care
Not
3
Silent Night
3
Sing With the Spirit
3
The Sixth Sense
3
Sonata for Flute and
Harp
3
Sonata for Flute and
Piano
3
Sonata No. 22
3
So Well I Know Who's
Happy
3
Suite for Piano
3
Thyrsis, Sleepest
Thou?
3
Toccata for Harp
3
Toccata on C#
3
Were I a Poet
4
Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral
parts:
4
M.O. 2475
4
A Christmas Triptych
4
Christmas Joy
4
The Sound of Christmas
4
Seven Preludes to the
Nativity
5
Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral
parts:
5
Mobiles
5
Eine Woche
5
String Quartet #1
5
String Quartet #2
5
String Quartet #3
5
String Quartet #4
5
String Quartet #5
5
String Quartet #6
6
Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral
parts:
6
Sonata for Flute and
Piano
6
Woodwind Quintet
6
Quintet for Clarinet and
Strings
6
Quintet for Oboe and
Strings
6
Quintet for Flute and
Strings
6
Quintet for Piano and
Strings
7
Compositions by A.E. Hall; includes scores and orchestral
parts:
7
Symphony #1
7
Symphony #2
7
Overture for Chamber
Orchestra
7
Quintet for French Horn and
Strings
7
Suite for Flute, Violoncello,
Harpsichord
7
Concerto in G Minor (by
Vivaldi)
7
Duett No. XVIII (by
Handl)
7
Theme and Variations for String
Orchestra
7
Movement a la Scherzo
7
Illyria or
Twelfth Night
7
Iolanthe
Series IV: Audio Recordings of A. E. Hall's Works,
1961-1990
0.75 linear ft.
Reel to reel audiotapes and audiocassettes.
8
Flute Sonata,
n.d.
8
Woodwind Quintet,
1968
8
Horn Quintet,
1969
8
Quintet for Flute & String/Quartet in C
Major, Quartet #2,
1966
8
Suite for Flute, Cello and
Harpsichord,
1961;
String Quartet in E Minor "From My
Life,"
1962
8
Suite for Orchestra "Die Woche,"
1971
8
Mobiles,
1974
8
String Quartet #5
8
Concord Sonata
8
Arthur Hall
Retrospective
8
Piano Suite,
1963
8
Oboe Quintet,
1970
8
Circle and Reflections,
1972
8
Suite for Piano,
1990
8
Overture,
1972
8
Quartet #2
8
Quartet #5
8
Rice's Honor, Sammy O