Harry Begian Papers
Record Series #12/9/25
Harry Begian Papers, 1935-2005
Record Series 12/9/25

(20.5 Cubic Feet in 23 Boxes)


By Sarah A. Long

Biographical/Historical Note

Harry Begian (1921-), University band conductor, composer, arranger, and pedagogue, has appeared as a guest conductor and speaker for numerous high school, University, and professional concert bands throughout the United States and internationally. Dr. Begian started his career as a band director during WWII at McKenzie High school in Detroit before he was drafted. After he finished serving in the war, he went on to become the director of the Cass Technical High School Symphonic Band from 1947-1964, making it one of the finest high school bands in the country. Dr. Begian was director of bands at Wayne State University, his alma mater, from 1964-1967, and director of bands at Michigan State University from 1967-1970 before his 14 year tenure as director of bands at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1970-1984. After his retirement from the University of Illinois, he went on to become the director of the Purdue University Symphonic Band from 1985-1987. In addition to being a professional conductor and composer, Dr. Begian is also widely recognized for his pedagogical techniques, and he has published 17 articles on rehearsal analysis and conducting strategies. He has also been the subject of two dissertations, as well as numerous interviews published in the Instrumentalist. Dr. Begian has been the recipient of various awards, including the National Band Association's Citation of Excellence, The Edwin Franko Goldman Award, and the Notre Dame St. Cecelia Award among others.

Scope and Content

Consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, concert recordings, program notes, convention materials, research materials, and published articles that document Harry Begian's career as a conductor, teacher, guest speaker, and scholar from 1946-2005. In addition to administrative materials from his University career, this collection contains his personal teaching materials such as class notes, lesson plans, and conducting exercises. This collection also contains two boxes of his personal arrangements for high school and University bands.

 
Box and Folder Inventory
 
Series 1: Clinics and Conference Presentations
 
Box Folder Contents - Composer/Arranger
1 1 Clinics and guest conducting; correspondence, concert programs, 1992
2 Clinics and guest conducting; correspondence, concert programs, 1992
3 Clinics and guest conducting; correspondence, concert programs, 1992
4 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1991
5 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1991
6 Clinics and Guest Conducting, Australia: 30 December - 22 January 1993, 1990-1993
7 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1990
8 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1989
9 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1988
10 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1988
11 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1987
12 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1987
13 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1987
14 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1986
15 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1986
16 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1985
17 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1985
18 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1985
19 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1984
20 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1967-1970, 1972-1981, 1983
21 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1948, 1956, 1958, 1960-1961, 1963-1966
3 1 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic
14 2 American Bandmaster Association, 28 February, 1-3 March 1990
15 1 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1997
2 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1996
3 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1995
4 Texas Music Educators Association Presentation, 10-12 February 1994
5 Australian Tour: Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane, 20 June - 7 July 1994
6 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1994
7 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1994
8 Troy State University Summer Session, 12 July - 5 August 1993
9 Marquette University Band Festival, 8 March 1993
10 Clinics and Guest Conducting, 1993
11 American School Band Directors Association, 1953, 1971-1977, 1980-81, 1984-85, 1990, 1995
12 Big Ten Band Directors Association, 1971-74, 1976-82
13 College Band Directors National Association, 1964, 1968-69, 1971-73, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1990-92
14 Midwestern Conference on School Vocal and Instrumental Music, 1991-93, 1995
15 MSBOA, 1951-54, 1993
16 National Band Association, 1972-1994
17 National Band Association, 1972-1994
18 University of Illinois - Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM), 9-14 June 1989
19 University of Illinois - ISYM, 15-26 June 1987
20 University of Illinois - ISYM, 14-27 June 1986
18 1 Indiana University School of Music Concert Programs, 1990-1991
2 Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, 1994
3 Columbus College Band, 1995
4 Opryland Music Festival, 1995
5 Traverse City H.S. Orchestra, 1995
6 Worlds of Fun - Kansas City, 1995
7 Dixie Classic Band Festival, 1995
8 Grand Ledge H.S. Concert, 1995
9 Mid-West Conductors Meeting, Chicago, 1995
10 UN/Las Vegas Conducting Clinic, 1995
11 Wheaton Municipal Band, 1995
12 Troy State University, 1995
13 MSU Band, 1995
14 Lee H.S. Band, 1995
15 Salem Oregon Region Band, 1996
16 Regional Band Clinic, Midland TX, 1996
17 Illinois Intercollegiate Band, 1996
18 Middle Tennessee U. Honor Band, 1996
19 Kansas State University Clinic the Band, 1996
20 Lemont Band Festival, 1996
21 Eastern CBDNA Convention - Rutgers University, 1996
22 ABA Convention - San Antonio TX, 1996
23 Mid-West Band Tape Auditions, Chicago, 1996
24 Houston Area Band Clinics, 1996
25 Worlds of Fun Festival of Bands, Kansas City, 1996
26 Marshall University Wind Ensemble Concert, Huntington, West Virginia, 1996
27 N. Carolina H.S. Honor Band, 1996
28 Dixie Classic Band Festival, St. Louis, MO, 1996
29 Grand Ledge H.S. Band, 1996
30 Clarkston H.S. Band rehearsal and concert, 1996
31 Troy State University, 1996
32 A.S.B.D.A. Convention/Dearborn, MI, 1996
33 Blue Lake Music Camp, 1996
34 Waubonsie H.S. Band , 1996
35 U of N. Carolina Rehearsal and Concert, 1996
36 Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic, 1996
37 Lamar University Band Rehearsals for TMEA, 1997
38 TMEA Convention, San Antonio, 1997
39 New York State Band Directors Association Convention, Syracuse, 1997
40 ABA Convention - San Diego CA, 1997
41 Boise State University, Idaho, 1997
42 U.S. Army Band Concert in D.C., 1997
43 Birmingham Clinicing of H.S. Bands, 1997
44 Bowling Green State U., 1997
45 W.S.U. Old Main Celebration, 1997
46 Doug Reese Memorial Concert - Brighton, 1997
47 EB and Wendy - Alaska Cruise, 1997
48 Mid-West Conductors Meeting, Chicago, 1997
49 Blue Lake Music Camp, 1997
50 Midwest Clinic, 1997
51 Mid West International Band and Orchestra Clinic, 1995
19 1 Florida Vacation/Panama City Beach and Leesburg, 1998
2 TMEA All State Sym. Band, Midland TX, 1998
3 ABA Convention, Biloxi MS, 1998
4 Bands of America Clinic, Indianapolis, 1998
5 Hile Band Festival and Clinic, 1998
6 Midwest Band Tape Auditions, Skokie IL, 1998
7 Milwaukee Concert Band, 1998
8 Ross Kellan - Rehearse his band and 4 others, 1998
9 Rehearse and Conduct - J. Casagrande, 1998
10 The Midwest Clinic, Chicago, 1998
11 Midwest Music Com. Meeting, Skokie, 1998
12 University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1998
13 Florida INT. University, Miami FL, 1998
14 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, 1998
15 Blue Lake Festival Band Record Ch. Yassky-Mastering, 1998-1999
16 IMEA Convention - HB gets Pres. Award, 1999
17 E. IL University Guest Conductor and Lecturer, 1999
18 University of Akron Guest Conductor, 1999
19 A.B.A. Convention - 65th annual, 1999
20 Northshore Band - Guest Conductor Rehearsals, 1999
21 Midwest Band Tape Auditions, Skokie, 1999
22 Midland/Odessa H.S. Bands, 1999
23 Bands of America Festival, 1999
24 Chicago Area Band Clinics, 1999
25 Johnny Trudell Testimonial, 1999
26 Mark Custom Recording, 1999
27 Wheaton City Band, 1999
28 Hachig Kazarian Testimonial Dinner, 1999
29 Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, 1999
30 Midwest Music Com. Meeting, Skokie, 1999
31 Scottsdale AZ Concert Band, 1999
32 M.S.U. Wind Symphony Concert, 1999
33 Bell H.S. Dallas TX, 1999
34 Midwest INT. Band and Orchestra Clinic, 1999
35 BLFAC Festival Band at IMEA Peoria, IL, 2000
36 ABA Convention in Dallas, Colony, 2000
37 Clinicing of Texas Bands, 2000
38 Midwest Music Committee Meeting, Skokie, 2000
39 Midwest Org and Program Selection Com. Meetings, 2000
40 Bands of America - Regional Fest., 2000
41 U.S. Army Field Band in Detroit, 2000
42 American Concert Band Convention HB Award Presentation, 2000
43 Glenbard E. H.S. Band Clinic, 2000
44 Ann Arbor Huron H.S. Orchestra, 2000
45 Grand Ledge H.S. Band , 2000
46 Midwest Board with Band and Orchestra Directors meeting, 2000
47 Midwest Conductor's Meeting, Chicago, 2000
48 Wheaton Municipal Band - "Begian Fest", 2000
49 Bands of America H.S. Band, 2000
50 BLFAC Festival Band, 2000
51 Cass Tech Reunion (Classes of 1950 and 1951), 2000
52 Band Cond. Prep., Rehearsal and Performance, 2000
53 Session II - Vandercook College, 2000
54 Session III - Vandercook College, 2000
55 UN/LV - Conduct rehearsal and concert, 2000
56 Session IV - Vandercook College, 2000
57 Session V - Vandercook College, 2000
58 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, 2000
59 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, 2000
20 1 Presidential Inauguration with Lee H.S. Band, Midland TX, 2001
2 2000-2001, 2000-2001
3 Easter Illinois University Conducting Workshop, 2001
4 Lake Highlands H.S. Marion West, 2001
5 ABA Convention - Las Vegas, Nevada, 2001
6 City of Fairfax Band, 2001
7 Midwest Organization and Planning, 2001
8 BOA Concert Band Festival, Indianapolis, 2001
9 Houston - Conroe School District, 2001
10 Lee H.S. Band with Randy Storie, 2001
11 Joliet Jr. College Concert Band, 2001
12 Ruth Reifsteck Retirement U of I, 2001
13 Waukkegan Municipal Band Concert Dedication of the Stiner Pavilion, 2001
14 Midwest Music Com. Meetings, Skokie, 2001
15 Vandercook Clinic Sessions, Chicago, 2001
16 Sprague High School Rehearsal, 2001
17 Midwest INT. BB and O Clinic, Chicago , 2001
18 Midwest Clinic, 2001
19 Blue Lake Festival Band, 2002
20 TN Tech University, 2002
21 CBDNA (S-Div.), Atlanta GA, 2002
22 A.B.A. Convention, Wichita KS, 2002
23 Ron Carter Quartet Concert, Detroit, 2002
24 Bands of America Concert Band, Indianapolis IN, 2002
25 L.S.U. Band Concert, Baton Rouge LA, 2002
26 Midwest Organization Program Select, Evanston, 2002
27 Chicagoland Band Festival, 2002
28 Midland/Odessa Clinics, 2002
29 Collinsville Com. Band, 2002
30 UNLV Band - Japanese Tour, 2002
31 Midwest Conductors Meeting Chicago Hilton, 2002
32 Troy St. Univ. Lecturing Troy, AL, 2002
33 Wheaton Band "Begian-Fest", 2002
34 Conduct M.S.U. Wind Sym. Concerts, Port Huron, 2002
35 Midwest Clinic, 2002
36 Conduct and Lecture at BGSU in Ohio, 2003
37 Woodlands H.S. Band Clinic, Conrad TX, 2003
38 ABA Convention - Baltimore, 2003
39 BOA Concert Band Festival, 2003
40 Midwest Meetings - Evanston, 2003
41 Chicagoland Band Festival, 2003
42 Midland-Odessa Band Clinic, 2003
43 Senseney Music Clinic, Wichita, KS, 2003
44 CT Band Reunion Pictures, June 2003
45 Cass Tech Band Reunion, 2003
46 The 57th Annual Midwest Clinic, Chicago, 2003
47 Midwest Clinic 2003 Catalogue, 2003
21 3 Midwest Clinic 2004 Catalogue, 2004
4 Michigan Music Ed. In-Service Conference, 2004
5 Clinic Rehearsal with Wando High School, Mount Pleasant, SC, 2004
6 BOA National Con. Band Fest., Indianapolis IN, 2004
7 Boise State University Winds - NW Region CBDNA in Reno, 2004
8 Midwest Board Meeting Evanston Hilton, 2004
9 Chicagoland Band Festival, Hersey H.S., 2004
10 Lee H.S. and Permian TX, 2004
11 Oswego H.S. Band Concert, 2004
12 Midwest Conductors Board Meeting, 2004
13 Interlochen, 2004
14 Wheaton Band Concert, 2004
15 U.S. Army Band, 2004
16 Green Valley H.S. and UNLV, 2004
17 Univ. of Illinois George Brozak NBA Lecture, 2005
18 American Bandmasters Convention, Gainsville FL, 2005
19 Fond du Lac Symphonic Band Guest Conductor, 2005
20 Midland TX Lee H.S., 2005
21 Midwest Board Retreat Meeting, Chicago, 2005
22 H. Owen Reed 95th - M.S.U. Faculty Club, E. Lansing, 2005
23 Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, 2005
24 U of M - Alum. Association Award, 2005
25 M.S.U. Shared Concert, 2005
26 Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA, 2005
27 Northshore Band 50th Anniversary Guest Conductor, June 2006
 
Series 2: Sound Recordings
 
Box Folder Contents - Composer/Arranger
2 1 Wayne State University Concert Band (3 reels), 1967
2 Wayne State Concert Band (3 reels), 1966
3 Wayne State Concert and Varsity Bands (3 reels), 1966
4 Wayne State Concert Band (9 reels), 1965
5 Wayne State Concert Band (2 tapes), 1965
6 Michigan State University Symphonic Band (2 reels), 1970
7 Michigan State Wind Ensemble, 1970
8 Michigan State Bands, 1969
9 Michigan State Concert Bands, 1969
10 Concert Band (4 reels), 1969
11 Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association, 1969
12 Concert Band, 1968
13 Wind Ensemble, 1968
14 Symphonic Wind Ensemble (3 reels)
15 Premier Concert, Fairchild Theatre, recorded by WKAR, May 21
16 Michigan State Concert Band (3 reels), 1968
17 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 1967
18 Premier Concert, Fall program
19 West Michigan Wind Ensemble Tour, 1969
20 West Michigan Wind Ensemble, 1968
21 Michigan State Band and Orchestra Clinic in Ann Arbor, Jan. 13
13 1 Pines of Rome/O.Respighi, University of Illinois Symphonic Band (Harry Begian, conductor)
2 Grainger Dubs, spring 1973
3 University of Illinois Symphonic Band - American Bandmasters Association Concert (2 reels); Pick Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 2 March 1978
4 Illini Fantasy by James Curnow (Large Symphonic Band): Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois, 2 June 1972
5 Rehearsal Tape (WSU 1966), 1966
6 University of Illinois Clarinet Choir (Harvey Hermann, conductor): International Clarinet Congress, Denver CO, 13 August 1980
7 WJR Interview of Harry Begian prior to 1961 trip to MNBC, 1961
8 University of Illinois Small Concert Band - First Rehearsal Documentary Tape, 9 February 1971
9 Pictures at an Exhibition (Moussorgsky), Wayne State University Band
10 Phi Mu Alpha Band Concert, 1960
11 Phi Mu Alpha Band Concert, 1961
12 Larry Teal - Lecture/clinic at University of Illinois Band Building, 27 January 1979
13 University of Illinois Symphonic Band - master tape for Dean McKenzie's cassettes for Mainland China Trip
14 SRYM - 1040
15 Rehearsal and 75th Birthday observance and presentation of band seal INT to Mark H. Hindsley, 21 October 1980
16 Wayne State University Band (Harry Begian, conductor)
17 Bicentennial "From the Hearts of Men", 22 April 1975
 
Series 3: Correspondence
 
Box Folder Contents - Composer/Arranger
6 1 Correspondence: Victor Bordo, 1957, 1966, 1970-1971, 1973, 1977-1980, 1991-1996
2 Correspondence: Michael Begian, 1987-1988
3 Correspondence: Richard J. Duscomb, 1985, 1988-1991
4 Correspondence: Leonard Falcone, 1937, 1941, 1964, 1969-1972, 1974, 1977-1978, 1980-81, 1983, 1985
5 Correspondence: Arnald Gabriel, 1969-1971, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1993
6 Correspondence: Percy Grainger, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1979-1981
7 Correspondence: Thad Hegerberg, 1973-1981, 1984, 1994
8 Correspondence: Ralph Miller, 1990-1991
9 Correspondence: Bill Moffit, 1967-1969, 1973
10 Correspondence: Alfred Reed, 1977-1978, 1980, 1985-1995
11 Correspondence: William D. Revelli, 1951-1953, 1964, 1968-1970, 1973, 1975-1983, 1986, 1993-1994
12 Correspondence: William Schuman, 1969-1970
13 Correspondence: Donald Sinta
14 Correspondence: Daniel Spalding, 1980, 1982, 1984-1985, 1990
15 Correspondence: David L. Stagg, 1985
16 Correspondence: Carroll L. Wallace, 1989-1990, 1992-1995
17 Correspondence: Myron D. Welch, 1967, 1975-1983, 1994-1995
18 Band Fan, Band World, 1985, 1987, 1992
8 1 Correspondence: Adamany-Bridges
2 Correspondence: Brion-Duker
3 Correspondence: Eitel-Foutch
4 Correspondence: Franke-Galison
5 Correspondence: Gangware-Harris
6 Correspondence: Haynie-Hickman
7 Correspondence: Hile-Hutcheson
8 Correspondence: I-J
9 Corrrespondence: K
10 Correspondence: LaBounty-Markovich
11 Correspondence: Martenson-Nutt
12 Correspondence: O'Brien-Pree
13 Correspondence, Reynolds-Satz
14 Correspondence: Smith-Swanson
15 Correspondence: Takedam-V
16 Correspondence: W-Z
9 14 University of Illinois: Student Correspondence, 1974-1975, 1980-1984
12 6 Correspondence, 1944, 1966, 1984, 1986
17 16 Personal Correspondence 1970-1981, 1970-1981
17 Personal, 1972-73
18 Correspondence (Cass Tech.), 1984 & 2003
19 Personal papers and correspondence
20 E-Mail Correspondence
21 Student Correspondence
22 U of I last year correspondence
23 Perspectives Essay (Completed 9-13-02), correspondence, 2002
18 52 Letters and pictures received since retirement from students and colleagues: Part 1
53 Letters and pictures received since retirement from students and colleagues: Part 2
54 Letters and pictures received since retirement from students and colleagues: Part 3
 
Series 4: Administrative Records and Research
 
Box Folder Contents - Composer/Arranger
3 2 Correspondence, 1995
3 Correspondence, committees, minutes, concert program, financial report, agendas, concert program, 1994
4 Correspondence, committees, minutes, concert program, financial report, agendas, concert program, 1994
5 Photograph: Chicago '93, roster, constitution, agenda, program, committees, board of directors, correspondence, 1993
6 Photograph: Chicago '93, roster, constitution, agenda, program, committees, board of directors, correspondence, 1993
7 46th Annual Program, concert program and correspondence, committees, recruitment reports, minutes, 1992
8 46th Annual Program, concert program and correspondence, committees, recruitment reports, minutes, 1992
9 Executive board, fact sheets, medal of honor committee, 1991
10 Minutes, newspaper clipping, tape evaluation, 1990
11 Concert programs - "Getting the Broadway Sound" by Warren Barker, 1989
12 42nd Annual Program, correspondence and concert program, 1988
13 41st Annual Program, flyers, correspondence, records, 1987
14 Photograph: Midwest Board of Directors (December 1986), programs and correspondence, 1986
15 Clinic schedule, agenda, correspondence, 1985
17 Certificate of Recognition (Begian) December, 1969: Mid-West official programs, other programs, correspondence, 1969
4 1 Convention Newsletters, concert programs, 1995
2 Correspondence newsletters, convention reports, and correspondence, 1994
3 Correspondence newsletters, convention reports, and correspondence, 1994
4 59th Convention, newsletters, and correspondence, 1993
5 58th Convention concert programs recognition of William D. Revelli's 90th birthday, 1992
6 57th Convention Report and newsletter, 50th Anniversary of US Air Force Band Program, 1991
7 56th Convention report, American Bandmaster Association orientation handbook, correspondence, University of Illinois symphonic band program, 1990
8 55th Convention, Louisiana State University Wind Symphony program, photograph of convention participants, 1989
9 54th Convention report (treasurer's report 1987), photographs, postcards, newsclipping, 1988
10 Japanese Bandmasters' Association 4th INT Convention report, correspondence, 1987
11 Policy Statement, correspondence, 1986-1989, 1986-1989
12 Report of Fund Raising Committee, 52nd Convention Report and other correspondence, 1986
13 Correspondence: Jack H. Mahan, Secretary/Treasurer, 1985
14 Correspondence: Jack H. Mahan, Secretary/Treasurer, 1985
15 Correspondence: Jack H. Mahan, Secretary/Treasurer, 1985
16 51st Convention reports, a book of photographs of attendees plus newspaper clippings, correspondence, 1985
17 Certificate of Incorporation of American Bandmaster Association Foundation, INC., membership receipts list, philosophy and purpose committee, 1985
18 50th Convention, 3rd INT Japanese Bandmasters' Association/American Bandmaster Association, group photograph, correspondence pertaining to convention, 1984
19 49th Convention report, group photograph, correspondence-announcement of forthcoming 50th Anniversary, 1983
20 48th Convention, newsletter and program, 1982
21 Sousa Foundation Committee fund flyer, 47th Convention report and newsletter, special education committee for Edwin F. Goldman memorial, flyers, 1981
22 Newsletter, flyers, 1980
23 Articles by William D. Revelli and by Kenneth G. Bloomquist, newsletter, 1979
24 47th Convention report and newsletter-clipping honoring G.C. Walson (district alumnus in Music, University of Illinois), 1978
25 Excerpts from The School Musician, Donald McGinnis, president; obituaries, 1977
26 Excerpts from The School Musician concerning president and 42nd convention, 1976
27 Excerpts from the School Musician bulletin for 1975 article honoring William D. Revelli, 1975
28 American Bandmaster Association newsletter: Jan. 1974; cover of "The School Musician" magazine, 1974
29 39th Convention report in Wash. D.C., newsletter, auxiliary members tea, black tie event on Sousa stage at Kennedy Center, 1973
30 38th Convention report, excerpts from The School Musician, 1972
31 37th Convention, excerpts from the School Musician honoring Karl L. King, 1971
32 36th Convention, 2 photographs, correspondence, 1970
33 35th Convention report and correspondence, 1969
34 34th Convention report, 1968
35 33rd Convention report, 1967
36 Correspondence related to 32nd convention - Harry Begian, 1966
37 Begian elected to membership in American Bandmaster Association
38 Correspondence, membership list, by-laws, 1965
5 1 Michigan State University, 1968-1969, 1971
2 Michigan State University Correspondence, 1969-1970
3 Michigan State University Correspondence, 1966-1968
4 Michigan State University Bands, 1966-1969, 1981
5 Michigan State University Bands, articles, ca.1969
6 Michigan State University Bands Photographs, 1935-1936, 1940, 1956, 1958-1960
7 Michigan State University Concert Programs and Flyers, 1957-1961, 1963-1970
8 Michigan State University Band Staff, 1969-1970
9 Jack Seidler, Michigan State University Graduate Assistant, 1968-1970
10 R.G. Sidnell, materials for book, 1965
11 Michigan State University Photographs, 1969-1970 season
12 Michigan State University Newsclippings, 1965-1970
13 Michigan State University Photographs, 1967-1970
14 University of Michigan
15 University of Michigan - Commencement, 1964
16 University of Michigan, 1956, 1970, 1973
17 University of Michigan National Band Conductors Conference, 1949-1967
18 University of Michigan Bands: Concert Programs, 1947-1960, 1963-1964, 1966-1968
19 University of Michigan Bands, 1950-1953, 1955-1957, 1960, 1966-1967, 1969-1971, 1974-1978, 1980
20 University of Michigan School of Music, 1950-1951, 1954, 1956, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1974
21 University of Michigan, newsclippings, 1961, 1965-1967, 1971, 1973-1974
22 University of Michigan: dissertation "Gomidas Vartabed," and award of Ed.D. degree, 1960, 1962-1964, 1966
23 University of Michigan: musicology notes, 1956-1958
24 University of Michigan: musicology notes, 1956-1958
25 University of Michigan: doctoral work, 1955-1959
26 University of Michigan: essays and assignments, 1957
27 University of Michigan: essays and assignments, 1956
28 Graduate Foundations: Harry Begian, ca. August 26, 1946
29 Allen P. Britton, Associate Dean, University of Michigan School of Music, [n.d.]
30 Wayne State University - correspondence with Joe Lubta, Bob Lawson, and Dennis Tini, 1994-1995
31 Wayne State University
32 Wayne State University Bands - Concert Programs, 1938-1942, 1946-1952, 1964-1967
33 Wayne State University Band Workshops, 1964-1966
34 Wayne State University Bands - prior to Harry Begian tenure, 1944, 1946-1947, 1953, 1956-1957
35 Wayne State University, newsclippings, 1951, 1964-1968
36 Wayne State University, paper/essays by Harry Begian, 1947
38 Wayne State University: Harold Arnold correspondence, 1967, 1971-1975, 1977, 1980
6 19 Canadian Band Journal, High Fidelity Articles, 1957-1959
20 The Instrumentalist: Alfred Reed's Armenian Dances (Part II), 1987-1988
21 The Instrumentalist: Articles and Correspondence, 1968, 1970-1974, 1985, 1987, 1990-1994
22 The Instrumentalist: Behold the Lonely March, 1986
23 Grainger Article-Letter: January 1975, Article 1992, 1975, 1992
24 The Instrumentalist, 1990
25 The Instrumentalist Articles, 1990-1993
26 The Instrumentalist Articles, 1951-1953, 1984-1988
27 Article of "Legendary Figures in Band World 50th Anniversary Issue of Instrumental Magazine", August 1995
28 International Musician
29 Journal articles, 1954, 1958-1961, 1964, 1976, 1983-1988, 1991
30 Journal articles by Dr. Harry Begian, 1955, 1959, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1984-1986, 1990-1993
31 Journal of the American Musicological Society, ca. 1973
32 Publications
33 Quarterly Journal of the Library of Congress, 1979
34 Sinfonian, 1992
35 School Musician, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1984-1986
36 TUBA Journal, 1987-1988
7 1 Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, 1969-1970, 1978
2 Boston University, May 1966
3 News clippings: Cass Technical High School, 1926, 1938, 1947-1956, 1959-1965, 1980
4 Cass Technical High School / Detroit Public Schools Personnel File Correspondence, 1956-1959, 1962
5 Cass Technical High School, 1947-1965, 1967-1970, 1973
6 Cass Technical High School, 1947-1965, 1967-1970, 1973
7 Cass Technical High School Concert Programs, 1942, 1947-1966, 1968
8 Cass Technical High School Concert Programs, 1942, 1947-1966, 1968
9 Cass Technical High School Photographs
10 Joseph Gustat
13 Gavange: The Begianning, 1947-1964
14 Gavange: The Begianning, 1947-1964
15 Conducting: Dearborn Boys' Club Band, 1939-1940
16 Indiana University Bands, 1969-1971, 1974, 1980, 1983, 1990
17 International Symphony of Port Huron and Sarnia, 1961-1962
18 MacKenzie High School Band, 1941
19 Michigan Opera Company, 1960-1961
20 National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan, 1956, 1962-1985
21 Northshore Concert Band, 1992
22 Purdue University Bands, 1977, 1979-1980
23 Purdue Band, 1985-1988
24 Band Roster/Seating Charts, 1985-1987
25 Calendar/Appointment Book, 1985-1987
26 Newsclippings, 1984-1995
27 St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit, 1968
28 South Oakwood Symphony Society, 1962-1963
29 Tanglewood, 1941-1942, 1946-1947
30 Tanglewood Notes, 1938, 1947
31 Award Plaques
9 1 Chatfield Brass Band Library (Minnesota), 1980-1981
3 Engagement Record File, 1979-1980
4 Percy Grainger Album, 1974-1977, 1988, 1991
5 Great American Marches Album, October 1980 to Spring Semester 1981
6 University of Illinois: official forms and correspondence, 1970-1985
7 "Record of General Activities" forms, 1970-1978
8 Records and Correspondence: Guest Conducting Appearances, 1973-1979, 1981-1983
9 Search Committee - Assistant Director (A-B, C, D-G, H, J-La, Le-O, P-S, T-W), 1981-1982
10 Search Committee - Assistant Director: LATE, 1981-1982
11 Search Committee - Assistant Director of Bands
12 Search Committee - Assistant Director, 1981-1982
10 1 100th Anniversary Concert, April 19-30, 1990
2 1985-1991, 1995, 1985-1991, 1995
3 1984, 1984
4 Parade of Roses and Rose Bowl, 1983-1984
5 Parade of Roses and Rose Bowl Newsclippings, 1983-1984
6 Parade of Roses and Rose Bowl Newsclippings, 1983-1984
7 1983, 1983
8 1982, 1982
9 1981, 1981
11 1980, 1980
12 1979, 1979
13 1978, 1978
14 1977, 1977
15 1976, 1976
16 1975, 1975
17 1974, 1974
18 University of Illinois Bands (cont.), 1973
19 1972, 1972
20 1971, 1971
21 1969-1970
22 1915, 1958, 1961, 1967-1969, 1915, 1958, 1961, 1967-1969
23 Dvorak, Raymond F., 1962, 1967, 1969, 1973, 1976-1977, 1982-1983
24 Clippings, 1970-1978, 1980-1985
25 Clippings, 1970-1978, 1980-1985
26 Hindsley, Mark H., 1976, 1980-1981, 1995
27 Locke, John: "...and the mountains rising nowhere" by J. Schwantner, 1981
33 Sousa Library and Busch Museum, University of Illinois, ca.1970-1984, 1995
11 1 Armenia, 1910, 1921, 1964, 1968, 1986, 1994
2 American Choral Society, Detroit, MI: correspondence, concert programs, clippings, 1965-1973
3 American churches, articles, church-related articles, calendars, 1959-62, 1966, 1969-1971, 1981, 1983-1984
4 American music, related concert programs and clippings, 1949, 1950, 1961, 1962, 1968
5 Books
6 Correspondence, 1961-1963 and church bulletin and congressional records, 1961-1962, 1964-1968, 1975, 1983
7 Gomidas Vartabed dissertation Transparencies, 1964
8 Gomidas Vartabed dissertation Transparencies, 1964
9 Gomidas Vartabed dissertation Transparencies, 1964
10 Gomidas Vartabed dissertation Transparencies, 1964
11 Gomidas Vartabed dissertation Transparencies, 1964
12 Gomidas Vartabed dissertation Transparencies, 1964
13 Gomidas Vartabed dissertation Transparencies, 1964
14 Negatives (1 microfilm reel): Aubry, Pierre "Musical System of the Armenian Church" article in Le Trebune de INT Gervais, 1902
15 New York World's Fair-Armenian Folk Festival
16 Photographs of Gomidas Vartabed, maps and church designs used to support dissertation
17 Microfilm: "Dr. Hary Begian Gomidas Vartabed Dissertation Materials
18 Microfilm: "Dr. Hary Begian Gomidas Vartabed Dissertation Materials
19 Microfilm: "Dr. Hary Begian Gomidas Vartabed Dissertation Materials
20 Microfilm: "Dr. Hary Begian Gomidas Vartabed Dissertation Materials
21 Microfilm: "Dr. Hary Begian Gomidas Vartabed Dissertation Materials
22 Microfilm: "Dr. Hary Begian Gomidas Vartabed Dissertation Materials
23 Microfilm: "Dr. Hary Begian Gomidas Vartabed Dissertation Materials
24 Monographs, primarily in Armenian
12 1 Books, 1882, 1903, 1918, 1939, 1943, 1948-1949, 1951, 1955, 1958, 1980, 1994
2 Clinicians, ca.1960-1975
3 Concert programs, 1938-1995
4 Concert programs, 1938-1995
7 Fordson High School Class of 1939: 50th Reunion, 1989
8 Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 1955-1956, 1987-1988, 1994
9 Grainger, Percy Aldridge
10 Japan: Tokyo-Geijutsu Daigaku National University of Fine Arts and Music
11 Music Personalities, ca.1960-1990
12 Clippings, 1940, 1943, 1948, 1960, 1965-67, 1970, 1975, 1984-1989, 1993
13 Clippings: Death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1945
14 Orchestra Score Collection compiled by James Hile, 1984
16 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Gamma Omicron Chapter, 1941-47, 1949-50, 1953, 1955-61, 1963, 1973
18 Postcard: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; British Museum, ca.1966, ca.1978
19 Praise Jerusalem!, 1987-1988
20 Kovia Yeroosaghen! (Praise Jerusalem!); analysis by Dr. Harry Begian, 1987-1990
21 Register of personal recorded sound collection compiled by James Hile, 1984
22 Programs: Begian as performer
23 Scrapbook: biographical data, 1966
24 United States Air Force Band, 1965-1968, 1972, 1977, 1980-81
25 United States Army Bands, 1955, 1966, 1970, 1972, 1980-82, 1990
26 United States Coast Guard Band, 1975, 1982
27 United States Marine Band "President's Own", 1954, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1974, 1977-78, 1980-81, 1992
28 United States Navy Band, 1969, 1971-73, 1977
29 Veterans Administration (education-related), 1942-47, 1950-56
17 24 Engagement calendars 1984-1999, 1984-1999
26 John P. Paynter, 1996
27 Piansano Press - Victor Bordo
28 Published articles
29 Russell Hammond, 1993-94
30 Stephen Williams Sydney Conservatorium - Australia
 
Series 5: Teaching Notes
 
Box Folder Contents - Composer/Arranger
9 2 University of Illinois: Conducting class notes, scores, Music 431 notes, music, articles, 1968, 1972-1975
13 Sousa Marches - Advanced conducting class material (MUS 449), 1992-1993
12 15 Pedagogy, 1935-1994
14 1 Conducting
3 Biographical materials
4 Cass Technical High School
5 Student Papers
6 Smith Walbridge Music Camp
7 Assorted Papers
17 1 Accompanying soloist guest conducting
2 Auditioning procedures
3 Concert staging
4 Conducting
5 Conducting problems
6 Expression
7 Instrumentation and balance
8 March interpretation
9 Programming
10 Rehearsing
11 Score Analysis
12 Seating arrangement
13 Solfege
14 Studies in Time Division
15 Tuning
 
Series 6: Music
 
Box Folder Contents - Composer/Arranger
21 2 Flute and Piccolo Music
22 1 Bach, J.S. "Jesu, Jesu, du bist Mein"
2 Bach, J.S. "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring"
3 Gounod, ""Dio Posenti" from Faust
4 Herbert, Victor, "Trio for Trumpets"
5 Khachaturian, "Concerto for Piano" (Score)
6 Khachaturian, "Concerto for Piano" (Instrumental Parts)
7 Lehar, Franz, "Vilia" from The Merry Widow
8 Mascagni, P. "Regina Coeli" from Cavalleria Rusticana
9 Mendelssohn, "Lift Thine Eyes"
10 Mozart, "Le Nozze di Figaro"
11 Pergolesi, "Glory to God in the Highest" (Choir and Band)
12 Rossini, "Una voce Poco Fa" from The Barber of Seville
13 Sarasate, "Zigeunerweisen"
14 Sousa, J.P. "Northern Pines"
15 Suppe, "Die Schone Galathee"
16 "Three Christmas Carols"
17 Verdi, "Di Provenza il Mar" from La Traviata
18 Verdi, "Ritorno Vincitor" from Aida
19 Wagner, "Elsa's Dream" from Lohengrin
23 1 Reed, Alfred, "Kovia Yeroosaghem" ("Praise Jerusalem")
2 Wagner, "Elsa's Dream" from Lohengrin
 
Series 7: Photographs
 
Box Folder Contents - Composer/Arranger
3 16 History of Mid-West, photograph of Mid-West clinic band, Victor W. Zajec, clarinet, 1946-1981, 1946-1981
5 37 Wayne State University, photographs, ca.1960, 1965-1966
7 11 Scrapbook, 1954-1955
12 Scrapbook: "Begian's Kool Katz", ca.1960
10 10 Symphonic Band Photograph, 1981-1982
28 Sexton, Haskell O. (1917-1978); photographs, 1978
29 Photographs: Begian, University of Illinois Bands, ca.1967-1985
30 Photographs: Begian, University of Illinois Bands, ca.1967-1985
31 Photographs: Large Symphonic Band in Springfield, IL, 30 March 1978
32 Photographs: Marching Illini, 1971, 1976-1977, 1980
12 5 Conductor photographs, ca.1965-1975
17 Photographs: Harry Begian, ca.1960, 1980
14 8 Plaques, military medals and insignia, address books
16 1 Photographs
17 25 Cass Tech reunion scrapbook
21 1 Scrapbook