Music -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse -- Societies, etc.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Community Concert Association (La Crosse, Wisconsin) Records,
Collection
Identifier: MSS 147
Abstract
The La Crosse Community Concert Association was founded by John G. Felton, Sr. (1885-1958) in 1932, and he remained the president of the organization through 1952.
The collection consists mainly of concert programs and artist's promotional photographs, many of which are autographed, of the performing artists, as well as correspondence, lists of artists, membership cards and ticket stubs. The La Crosse Community Concert Association's last season was 1979-1980.
Dates:
1932-1980
Concordia Minute Book
Collection
Identifier: MSS 031
Abstract
A German-American social organization incorporated in 1876 to practice and cultivate vocal and instrumental music, gymnastic exercises, and mutual benevolence and support. Later renamed the Concordia Aid Society.
The minute book includes restated articles of incorporation of 1876 and a record of meetings, 1883-1914. The records are written in the German language.
Dates:
1883-1914
Friends of the Symphony Publications
Collection
Identifier: LP 0260
Abstract
The Friends of the Symphony's newsletter had several title changes between 1983 and 1993. Each title has been separated within this collection, and issues of each title are arranged chronologically.From at least 1983-1984, the newsletter title was "The Cadenza." Between 1986 and 1990, the title "The Symphony Society Newsletter" was used. From 1990 through at least 1993, the title "Friends of the Symphony Newsletter" was used.This last title change also reflects a...
Dates:
1983-1993
Frohsinn Singing Society (La Crosse, Wis.). Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 164
Abstract
Records of the Frohsinn Singing Society [Versammlung Frohsinn]. The Frohsinn Singing Society was founded on January 12, 1885, in La Crosse, Wis. The society was a means by which German-Americans and recently immigrated Germans in La Crosse could come together and share in their common heritage by singing.The Frohsinn Singing Society also participated in annual singing festivals [Saengerfest] hosted by either the Northwest Singing League [Saengerbundes des Nord-Westens] or the...
Dates:
1885-1993
Frohsinn Singing Society Records
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2015-133
Found in:
La Crosse Public Library Archives
Frohsinn Singing Society Records - additions
Unprocessed Material — Unknown container 65 for Accession 2016.037
Identifier: 2016-037
Found in:
La Crosse Public Library Archives
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra cassette tapes of broadcasts on radio station KLSE
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2018-051
Dates:
1976-1979
Found in:
La Crosse Public Library Archives
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 032
Abstract
Records of the La Crosse (Wisconsin) Symphony Orchestra, Inc., that include concert programs, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes of the Board and various committees, and photographic images. Before 1947, many attempts at starting a community orchestra in La Crosse had failed, but the current La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Inc., has continually operated since the dissolution of the La Crosse Vocational Civic Symphony Orchestra in 1947. Some information on other...
Dates:
1898-1996; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1994
La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra (LYSO) Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 132
Abstract
The La Crosse Youth Symphony was formed in 1969 and continues to operate today. The La Crosse Youth Symphony's purpose is to give the youth of the area a way to gain valuable musical experience, to obtain different insights into the techniques of their particular instrument from a faculty of professional musicians and teachers, and finally, to give students the enjoyment of performing in an orchestra and an appreciation of the arts - whether as a performer, a future teacher or an avid...
Dates:
1969-2002
Music Study Club (La Crosse, Wisconsin) Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 091
Abstract
The Music Study Club in La Crosse, Wisconsin, began in 1911 as a married women’s group. Soon after, single women were allowed to join. The Club promoted study and appreciation of musical art among its members and encourages the cultivation of music in the community. Men were allowed to join in 1972. It is thought that the group disbanded sometime after 1983.This collection includes yearbooks or membership booklets from 1921-1983, as well as programs, 1919-1950 and many undated,...
Dates:
1919-1983