Eastern Michigan University Archives

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Summary Information

Administrative History

Scope and Contents

Administrative Information

Controlled Access Headings

Collection Inventory

Performances

Photographs

Program Administration

Publicity and Outreach

Tours

Summary Information

Repository

Eastern Michigan University Archives

Title

Madrigal Singers collection

ID

04.MS

Date [inclusive]

1899-1992

Extent

2.2 Linear feet

Language

English

Abstract

The Madrigal Singers at Eastern Michigan University was an elite group of singers who specialized in the 16th century song form of the madrigal. The small group of no more than twenty singers was given the chance to perform not only all around the Ypsilanti area, but around the world. The collection is arranged alphabetically and is divided into five series. The five series that are included in this collection are: Performances; Photographs; Program Administration; Publicity and Outreach; and Tours. Records date from 1899 to 1992.

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Administrative History

The Madrigal Singers program was founded at Eastern Michigan University in 1965 by long time director Emily Lowe. The Madrigals are a small, elite group of vocalists who specialize in performance 16th century music known as the madrigal. The madrigal genre is known for its intricate harmonies, many voice parts, and for being a cappella. The Eastern Michigan University Madrigal Singers performed at countless university and community events. The Madrigals were also given the opportunity to tour the world performing in New England, Northern Michigan, Ireland, Great Britain, Hong Kong and China.

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Scope and Contents

The Madrigal Singers Collection contains information on concerts, history, scrapbooks, clippings, news releases, workshops, conventions, and choir tours. The collection is arranged alphabetically and divided into five series. Records date from 1899 to 1992.

The five series that are included in the collection are: Performances; Photographs; Program Administration; Publicity and Outreach; and Tours. The Performances series includes four sub series of Church Performances, Community Performances, Madrigal Concert Programs and University Performances. The Program Administration series includes two sub series of Correspondence and Scrapbooks. The Publicity and Outreach series includes one sub series of Clippings.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 October 17

Halle Library, Room 310
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
734-487-0020

Conditions Governing Access note

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

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Controlled Access Headings

Subject(s)

• Eastern Michigan University
• Madrigal Singers
• Music--Instruction and study.

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Collection Inventory

Performances
Church Performances
1969      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 1
1970-1979      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 2
1980-1989      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 3
Undated      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 4
Community Performances
1968-1969      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 5
1970-1979      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 6
1980-1989      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 7
Undated      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 8
Concert Schedules 1973-1989      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 9
Directions to Performances 1982      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 10
Madrigal Concert Programs
1899      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 11
1960-1969      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 12
1970-1979      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 13
1980-1989      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 14
Undated      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 15
University Performances
1969      Box Folder Text (32307022338751)   1 16
1970-1979      Box Folder Text (32307022338769)   2 1
1980-1985      Box Folder Text (32307022338769)   2 2
1986-1989      Box Folder Text (32307022338769)   2 3
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Photographs
1929      Box Folder Graphic materials (32307022338769)   2 4
1960-1969      Box Folder Graphic materials (32307022338769)   2 5
1970-1979      Box Folder Graphic materials (32307022338769)   2 6
1980-1989      Box Folder Graphic materials (32307022338769)   2 7
Undated      Box Folder Graphic materials (32307022338769)   2 8
Undated, cont.      Box Folder Graphic materials (32307022338769)   2 9
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Program Administration
Correspondence
1971-1980      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 2
1981-1988      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 3
History      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 4
Member Roster 1973-1988      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 5
Reports 1984-1986      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 6
Request for New Course 1972      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 7
Resolution      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 8
Scrapbooks
1971-1972      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 9
1972-1973      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 10
1975-1976      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 11
1976-1977      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 12
1978-1979      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 13
Student Organization Forms      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 1
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Publicity and Outreach
Brochures      Box Folder Text (32307022338777)   3 1
Clippings
1968-1969      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 2
1970-1979      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 3
1980-1984      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 4
1985-1986      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 5
1990-1992      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 6
Undated      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 7
Flyers 1976-1988      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 8
News Releases 1972-1992      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 9
Workshops, Conventions and Festivals 1972-1989      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 10
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Tours
Great Britain Tour 1970 1970      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 11
Summer Tour 1973 1973      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 12
Great Britain Tour 1976 1976      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 13
New England Tour 1977 1977      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 14
Spring Tour 1978 1978      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 15
Great Britain and Ireland Tour 1979 1979      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 16
Great Britain and Ireland Tour 1979 cont. 1979      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 17
European Tour 1982 1982      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 18
California Tour 1983 1983      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 19
Great Britain and Ireland Tour 1985 1985      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 20
Great Britain and Ireland Tour 1985, cont. 1985      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 21
China and Hong Kong Tour 1986 1986      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 22
Northern Michigan Tour 1987 1987      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 23
Great Britain and Ireland Tour 1988 1988      Box Folder Text (32307024753015)   4 24
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