SearchGetRecordOxford Bach Choir (1930-2005)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Oxford Bach Choir (1930-2005)
Unique Identifier
O25
Description
A miscellaneous collection of programmes for performances given by the Oxford Bach Choir between 1930 and 2005, held as part of the archives of this organization acquired by the Oxfordshire Record Office in two parts in October 2002 and February 2006.
The archive includes a substantial run of programmes for the period 1930 to 2005. There are also photocopies of programmes dating back to 1897.
The first performance by the Oxford Bach Choir took place in St. Mary Magdalen Church on 7 December 1896. Since then, it has given over 300 concerts. Prior to 1914, these were held in the Town Hall, Oxford. Since then, the majority have been at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
The choir's membership is drawn from the University and the town. Its conductors have included: Basil Harwood (1896–1901), Hugh Allen (1901–26), Dr W. H. Harris (1926–33), Thomas Armstrong (1933–55), Sydney Watson (1955–70), Jack Westrup (1970–71), Simon Preston (1971–74), Edward Olleson (1974–77), Christopher Robinson (1977–97) and Nicholas Cleobury (1997-).
In addition to the concert programmes, the archives include minutes, accounts, annual reports, correspondence files, repertoire lists and various other ephemera.
The archive includes a substantial run of programmes for the period 1930 to 2005. There are also photocopies of programmes dating back to 1897.
The first performance by the Oxford Bach Choir took place in St. Mary Magdalen Church on 7 December 1896. Since then, it has given over 300 concerts. Prior to 1914, these were held in the Town Hall, Oxford. Since then, the majority have been at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
The choir's membership is drawn from the University and the town. Its conductors have included: Basil Harwood (1896–1901), Hugh Allen (1901–26), Dr W. H. Harris (1926–33), Thomas Armstrong (1933–55), Sydney Watson (1955–70), Jack Westrup (1970–71), Simon Preston (1971–74), Edward Olleson (1974–77), Christopher Robinson (1977–97) and Nicholas Cleobury (1997-).
In addition to the concert programmes, the archives include minutes, accounts, annual reports, correspondence files, repertoire lists and various other ephemera.
Format
Date range of collection
1930 - 2005
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
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Location Details
Oxfordshire Record Office
Temple Road
,St Luke's Church Oxford
OX4 2EX United Kingdom Open Map
Website
Email
archives@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
01865 398200
Visiting Information
Tues - Sat, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Collections Overview
Banbury and District Musical Society; Madeau Stewart Papers
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
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Accrual Status
closed
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