Allen Sigel Collection of Scores 1946-1998, 1946-1998
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Sigel, Allen
- Abstract:
- The Allen Sigel Collection of Scores, 1946-1998 contains approximately 27 compositions by Allen Sigel. Many of them are present in multiple versions. There are also ten works by other composers in arrangements by Sigel and three of his didactic works for clarinet.
- Extent:
- 10 boxes (102 folders)
- Language:
- Collection materials include texts in English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains 102 folders holding approximately 27 compositions by Allen Sigel, ten works by other composers in arrangements by Sigel, and three of his didactic works for clarinet. Many of the compositions exist in multiple versions and some were reworked altogether and renamed. For example, the melody to his Patriots all, which he submitted as an entry in a competition to select a new national anthem for the United States, is the same as that of his U.B., our University , a candidate to become the alma mater for the University at Buffalo.
- Biographical / historical:
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Allen Sigel was born 9 February 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his youth in Ottumwa, Iowa and began his studies in clarinet at the age of eleven. He earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Iowa where he studied clarinet with Hymie Voxman and earned a master's degree in 1947 at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.
Allen Sigel served as principal clarinetist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 1948-1960 (with the exception of the 1950-1951 season) and served on the music faculty at the University at Buffalo beginning in 1953. In 1960 he joined the faculty full time and served until 1992. He also taught in other positions in Iowa, Kentucky, and California. He wrote three books on clarinet instruction, including The Twentieth Century Clarinetist. In 1986 Sigel traveled to China to lecture and perform. He served as music director for the Jewish Center of Buffalo and was an instructor in the Elder Hostel program where he taught a course, Composers of the golden age of American musical theatre.
Allen Sigel died in Williamsville, New York 15 March 2013.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Allen Sigel, April 2004.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged in three series:
- I. Compositions
- II. Arrangements of works by other composers
- III. Clarinet methods and etudes
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using DACS ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard ).
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Music--Manuscripts
Scores
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 716-645-2924