Father forgive music

Object Details

General: A piano vocal score for "Freedom - sweet fat and that" from "Sacred concert II" is noted on the verso of the short score in Folder A. Lyrics begin "Freedom is sweet on the beat ...". Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.; Condition: fair, tape, worn.
Other Title: F.F.

See more items in: Duke Ellington Collection; Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.7: F

Sponsor: Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.

Biographical / Historical: Folder C, grouping i from the Mercer Ellington Library.

Extent: 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 33 cm.); 1 Item (part (photocopy), 33 cm.); 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.); 5 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.); 4 Items (parts (photocopies), 28 cm.); 1 Item (part (photocopy), 25 cm.)

Type: Archival materials; Holographs; Manuscripts; Music; Parts (musical); Photocopies; Short scores

Collection Citation: Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Collection Rights: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270. Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by: Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.

Genre/Form: Holographs; Manuscripts; Music; Parts (musical); Photocopies; Photocopies; Short scores

Scope and Contents: see SACRED CONCERT II; 3 parts and an indefinite number of scores; Father forgive is contained in four of eighty five folders for "Sacred concert II" consisting of 1 three page short score and 1 six page short score in G Major concert, 8 three page short scores and 3 parts in Ab Major concert -- in pencil and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley, others?).; Folder A contains three page short score in G Major. Short score indicates parts for voices - soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass. Lyrics begin "Father forgive ...". Score appears incomplete.; Folder B contains six page short score in G Major. Short score indicates parts for sax, Ham, Paul, baritone, Chuck, bass. Score includes partial lyrics. Lyrics begin as above.; Folder C contains parts in 2 groupings -- (i) Parts for 2 reeds - clarinet 1, tenor 2. -- (ii) Part for 1 reed - clarinet 2.; Folder D contains short scores in Ab Major. Short scores indicate parts for voices - soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass. Lyrics begin as above. -- All items except Folder C, grouping i from the Duke Ellington Library.

Collection Restrictions: Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.