"Ballad for La Crosse, op. 18" [manuscript musical score] composed by Wayne R. Bohrnstedt
Scope and Contents
The "Ballad for La Crosse, Op. 18," manuscript musical score composed by Wayne R. Bohrnstedt, parts included in the collection include the conductor's score, woodwind section parts, brass section parts, percussion section parts, the piano accompaniment with vocal parts, and string section parts. Some biographical materials on Bohrstedt and the event for which the music was commissioned are also included with the piano accompaniment and vocal parts.
Dates
- 1948
Creator
- Bohrnstedt, Wayne R. (Person)
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Biographical Note
This music was commissioned as the finale for La Crosse's centennial celebration that was called "Centennial Kladeidoscope." The composer, Wayne R. Bohrnstedt, was a graduate of Logan High School and Northwestern University where he earned his bachelors and masters degrees. He earned his doctorate at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.
At the time of this event, 1948, Bohrnstedt was an instructor at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Bohrnstedt left Bowling Green and moved in 1953 to teach at the University of Redlands School of Music. He retired in 1993.
According to an article in the Redlands Daily Facts posted January 7, 2014, Bohrnstedt's music has been performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Eastman-Rochester Symphony, the Detroit Symphony, the Riverside Symphony and the Kristiansand Symphony in Norway.
Extent
0.07 Cubic Feet (7 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The manuscript musical score for "Ballad for La Crosse, Op. 18" composed by Wayne R. Bohrnstedt in 1948 for the La Crosse Centennial celebration sponsored by the Jaycees. Collection includes biographical information on Bohrnstedt, the conductor's score, instrumental and vocal parts.
Acquisitions Information
Collection was transferred from the La Crosse County Historical Society via Pegy Derrick. (Accession no. 2016.110)
Source
- La Crosse County Historical Society (Wis.) (Organization)
Creator
- Bohrnstedt, Wayne R. (Person)
- Title
- "Ballad for La Crosse, Op. 18" [manuscript musical score] composed by Wayne R. Bohrnstedt, 1948
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Hannah L Weber
- Date
- 2016 November
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository