Billy Byers Collection, 1964-1980 [collection]:Bibliographic Record Brief Display: Performing Arts Encyclopedia, Library of Congress

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Billy Byers Collection, 1964-1980 [collection]

Title: Billy Byers Collection, 1964-1980 [collection]
Date Created: Span: 1964-1980
Language: English
Form: collection
Physical Description: 7 ft.; 35 boxes
Abstract: Billy Byers (1927-1996) was a composer, arranger, orchestrator, and musician (trombonist). The collection primarily contains full scores in Byers' hand. It represents a sampling of Byers' work as a composer, arranger, and orchestrator. The material shows the diverse styles, musical forces, and variety of performing venues in which he worked. The scores include works for recordings, live performances, television, and film; for small combos, big bands, and orchestras; and for singers of various styles, including pop, jazz, rock, rhythm and blues, and disco.
Contents Note: Music manuscripts (full score orchestrations).
Preferred Citation: Billy Byers Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
Access Permissions: Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site.
Copyright Information: Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Subjects: Composers; Arrangers; Byers, Billy
Call Number: ML31.B94
Repository: Music Division, Library of Congress
Finding Aid: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010009

Last Updated: 02-01-2011