The Records of the Music Department in the University Archives Virginia Union University 1925-1990

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Union University
L. Douglas Wilder Library
Virginia Union University
1500 North Lombardy Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Selicia Allen
Phone: (804) 278-4117
Fax: (804) 257-5818

Summary

Creator:
Virginia Union University Music Department
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

These records reflect the performances and activities of the Music Department at Virginia Union University. The bulk of the collection is performance programs for the various performance groups, especially the University Choir and the Concert Choir, and departmental correspondence. The correspondence is almost entirely that of Dr. Hobbs. The Administrative file contains the 1979-1980 Year End Report, a few department faculty meeting minutes, press releases and course outlines. The Miscellaneous file includes programs for opera and alumni concerts.

Biographical / historical:

The department was started in 1967 and offered a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. In 1985, two additional concentrations were added: Applied Music and Commercial Music. In 1993, these two concentrations were divided into Performance, Commercial Music/Jazz Studies, and Composition. The department also sponsors various performance groups such as Chapel Choir, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensembles, Marching Band, Opera Workshop, and the University Choir.

The Department Chairs have been as follows: Dr. Odell Hobbs 1967-1991
Dr. W. Weldon Hill 1991-1992
Dr. John Ware 1992-2001

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged alphabetically and chronological therein.

Physical description:
about 25 files