The Friends of Music Collection
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-042
Scope and Contents
The Friends of Music Collection consists mostly of records from meetings and minutes, and financial. The collection is organized into three groups: Records and Reports, Performances and Programs, Print Materials and Publications. Each grouping is arranged for the most part chronologically. The bulk of the collection is from the 1990s to the Friends of Music dissolution in 2021. The collection includes the beginnings of the incorporation in 1968, its by-laws, different performances and artists through out the organizations existence, as well as scholarship awards and awardees, donations and endowments.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 2000 - 2020
- 1968 - 2021
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publications or distribution.
Biographical / Historical
Friends of Music, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, has dedicated the last five decades to enriching the lives of aspiring musicians at the UNM Department of Music through the bestowal of scholarships. Operating actively from 1968 to 2021, this organization made significant contributions by providing scholarships, donations, and endowments to support the musical pursuits of students at the University of New Mexico. One noteworthy accomplishment was the establishment of a remarkable $500,000 endowed scholarship for students enrolled in the Department of Music. Despite the dissolution of Friends of Music, Inc., the enduring impact of this generous gift ensures that the tradition of supporting musical education will persist indefinitely. Through this enduring legacy, the Friends of Music will continue to foster the growth of talented musicians, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music education.
Extent
2 boxes (2 boxes and 1 oversized folder and 1 oversized box)
1 oversize folder (2 boxes and 1 oversize folder and 1 oversize box)
1 oversize box (2 boxes and 1 oversize folder and 1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Friends of Music Collection consists of the Friends of Music, Inc., a nonprofit, dedicated to enriching the lives of musicians at the UNM Department of Music through scholarships, donations, and endowments. Notably, the organization established a $500,000 endowed scholarship. Despite its dissolution, the lasting impact of this gift ensures continued support for musical education. The Friends of Music Collection, spanning from the organization's inception in 1968 to its dissolution in 2021, comprises records, reports, performances, programs, and publications, providing a comprehensive chronicle of the organization's history, achievements, and contributions to music education.
- Classical music series
- Endowments, Donations, and Scholarships
- Friends of Music - University of New Mexico
- Instrumentation and orchestration (Band)
- Music
- Music -- New Mexico
- Music -- New Mexico -- Albuquerque
- Music -- New Mexico -- History
- Music patronage -- New Mexico -- Albuquerque
- New Mexico -- Music -- Societies, etc.
- Scholarships -- New Mexico -- Albuquerque
- School music -- Instruction and study -- New Mexico
- Title
- The Friends of Music Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Amber Lane
- Date
- November 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451