New York State Theatre Institute Musical Scores

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of hand-written original musical scores composed for various productions and commissioned by the New York State Theatre Institute.
Title
New York State Theatre Institute musical scores
Quantity
47 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
22472
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetical by name of production.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of hand-written original musical scores composed for various productions and commissioned by the New York State Theatre Institute (NYSTI). Some of these scores were written by well-known composers, such as Joseph Raposo, Jr., who wrote the score for "Raggedy Ann."

B2359Series B2359, New York State Theatre Institute contract records, contains related records.

Acquisition Information

These records were created by the New York State Theatre Institute, and were transferred to the custody of the State Education Department when the institute was dissolved in April 2010. They were transferred to the State Archives in March 2013.

Use Restrictions

Copyright to the musical scores may still be held in part or whole by the composer. Thus, the copyright ownership will vary according to the New York State Theatre Institute's contract with the composer and whether or not the score was adapted for a particular performance. Contracts found in series B2359 may shed light on each score's status. Consult with archivist to obtain currently available information on copyright owner or agent.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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