Shadrack music

Object Details

General: Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.; Condition: fair, tape.

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

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Scope and Contents: 3 scores; Shadrack is contained in one folder consisting of 1 eleven page conductor score, 1 one page conductor score and 1 seven page conductor score in f minor concert (?) -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).; Eleven page conductor score does not indicate instrumentation. Score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin "There was three chillun from the lan' of Isriel ...". One page conductor score does not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete. Seven page conductor score does not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete. Score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin "When I consider thy heavens, what is man that thou art mindful of him ...". Score may be unrelated to other materials in folder. -- 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.