C0252Guide to the Prince William Symphony Orchestra records C0252Prince William Symphony Orchestra recordsMichael R. HoganGeorge Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

May 13, 2015

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 14:01:55 -0400.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center Prince William Symphony Orchestra records Prince William Symphony Orchestra C0252 10.5 Linear Feet 19 boxes 1974-2009 The Prince William Symphony Orchestra collection contains correspondence, press releases, organization records, programs, scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, photographs, awards, certificates, and plaques. English . Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Prince William Symphony Orchestra records, C0252, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

 Acquisition Information

Donated by Sarah Nucci on November 10, 2014.

 Processing Information

Processing completed by Michael R. Hogan on May 12, 2015. EAD markup completed by Michael R. Hogan in May 2015. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in June 2023.

 Historical Information

The Prince William Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1972. Each year, through fundraisers, donations, and tickets sales, the Prince William Symphony Orchestra performed numerous concerts and shows. The organization sent out fliers that listed the Symphony Orchestra's Spring and Fall concert schedule and encouraged people in the community to attend the performances and support the Symphony Orchestra. Although it began as a civic ensemble, it was a fully-paid ensemble by the mid-1990s. In 2010, the Prince William Symphony Orchestra began its residency in George Mason University's Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Manassas Campus. The orchestra is no longer performing.

 Scope and Content

The Prince William Symphony Orchestra collection contains correspondence, press releases, organization records, programs, scrapbook pages, newspaper clippings, photographs, awards, certificates, and plaques. The bulk of these records either pertain to the Prince William Symphony Orchestra or were produced by the Prince William Symphony Orchestra. The contents of this collection span from 1974-2009.

Series 1 is titled Correspondence, press releases, and organization records. These records span from 1981-2009 and include emails between member, donors, and supporters. Additionally, this series includes advertisements, meeting minutes, documents, and the organization's Article of Incorporation.

Series 2 is titled Programs. This series includes a collection of programs from concerts and performances by the Prince William Symphony Orchestra. The earliest programs detail the 1974-1975 Fall concerts. Each folder contains additional fliers and advertisements for each performance during the spring and fall performance cycles.

Series 3 is titled Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings. The documents in this series are ordered chronologically and were created by the collection's donor. The series contains several photographs that were captured and ordered by members of the Prince William Symphony Orchestra. A variety of newspaper clippings that mention either the organization's members or operations are also included in this series.The series spans from 1979-2008.

Series 4 is titled Photographs. These photographs cover a range of organization fundraisers, sponsored events, silent auctions, and decorators' shows. In addition to these photographs, there are also many that pertain to performances, concerts, and practices. Lastly, the series contains musician and member headshots. The bulk of these photographs span the 1980s and 1990s.

Series 5 is titled Awards, certificates, and plaques. This series contains some of the awards and certificates that recognized the Prince William Symphony's excellent membership and community involvement. There are also framed office signs, adopt-a-musician advertisements, ribbons, and nametags included in this series.

 Related Material

The Special Collections Research Center holds many other collections and rare books on music and the performing arts.

 Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 5 series.

Series Series 1: Correspondence, press releases, and organization records, 1981-2009 (Boxes 1-6) Series 2: Programs, 1974-2009 (Boxes 7-10) Series 3: Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings, 1979-2008 (Boxes 11-16) Series 4: Photographs, 1980s-1990s (Boxes 17-18) Series 5: Awards, certificates, and plaques, 2000-2004 (Box 19) Photographic prints Symphony orchestras -- United States Prince William Symphony Orchestra Series 1: Correspondence, press releases, and organization records1981-2009(6 boxes)Scope and Contents note

The information in this series pertains to the Correspondence, press releases, and organization records produced by the Prince William Symphony Orchestra.

Correspondence, press releases, and organization records198111Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records198212Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records198313Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records198414Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records198515Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records198616Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1987-June 198717Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJuly 1987-December 198718Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1988-June 198819Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJuly 1988-December 1988110Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1989-June 198921Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJuly 1989-December 198922Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1990-June 199023Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJuly 1990-December 199024Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1991-June 199125Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJuly 1991-December 199126Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1992-April 199231Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsMay 1992-August 199232Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsSeptember 1992-December 199233Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1993-June 199334Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJuly 1993-December 199335Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records199436Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records199541Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records199642Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsJanuary 1997-July 199743Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization recordsAugust 1997-December 199744Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records199845Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records199946Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200047Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200148Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200249Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200351Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200452Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200553Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200654Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200855Scope and Contents note Correspondence, press releases, and organization records200956Scope and Contents note PWSO car raffle198557Scope and Contents note PWSO mission statement and policies198958Scope and Contents note PWSO nominating committee records198959Scope and Contents note PWSO executive board meeting minutesSeptember 1987-June 1991510Scope and Contents note PWSO silent auction records, April 11 1996511Scope and Contents note PWSO "A financial orientation,"1996-1999512Scope and Contents note PWSO season information2003-2004513Scope and Contents note PWSO checks for tickets and passes2004-2005514Scope and Contents note PWSO board of directors book2007-2008515Scope and Contents note PWSO annual gala and silent auction sponsorship opportunity forms1980s-1990s61Scope and Contents note PWSO articles of incorporation and article of amendation1980s-1990s62Scope and Contents note PWSO audio and CDs1980s-1990s63Scope and Contents note PWSO bylaws1980s-1990s64Scope and Contents note PWSO donation solicitation packets1980s-1990s65Scope and Contents note PWSO magazines and periodicals1980s-1990s66Scope and Contents note PWSO musical event's advertisements, fliers, and notes1980s-1990s67Scope and Contents note

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PWSO musical event's advertisements, fliers, and notes1980s-1990s68Scope and Contents note

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PWSO organization forms and applications1980s-1990s69Scope and Contents note PWSO ribbons and volunteer pins1980s-1990s610Scope and Contents note PWSO sample employment contract1980s-1990s611Scope and Contents note PWSO volunteer guidelines, job description, recruitment forms, and job listingsJuly 13 1986612Scope and Contents note PWSO handbook1989-19901613Scope and Contents note Handbook for symphony orchestra women's associations1980s-1990s1614Scope and Contents note Series 2: Programs1974-2009(4 boxes)Scope and Contents note

The information in this series pertains to the programs produced by the Prince William Symphony Orchestra for their concerts and performances. The materials cover each spring and fall season from 1974 to 2009.

Programs1974-197571Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1976-April 197772Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1977-April 197873Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1978-December 197874Scope and Contents note Programs1979-198075Scope and Contents note ProgramsNovember 1980-May 198176Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1981-May 198277Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1982-May 198378Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1983-May 198279Scope and Contents note ProgramsDecember 1984-April 1985710Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1985-March 1986711Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1986-April 1987712Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1987-May 1988713Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1988-April 1989714Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1989-April 1990715Scope and Contents note ProgramsAugust 1990-May 1991716Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1991-May 199281Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1992-May 199382Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1993-June 199483Scope and Contents note ProgramsAugust 1994-June 199584Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1995-May 199685Scope and Contents note ProgramsNovember 1996-June 199786Scope and Contents note ProgramsSeptember 1997-May 199887Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 1998-May 199988Scope and Contents note ProgramsSeptember 1999-April 200091Scope and Contents note ProgramsSeptember 2000-May 200192Scope and Contents note ProgramsNovember 2001-May 200293Scope and Contents note ProgramsNovember 2002-June 200394Scope and Contents note ProgramsSeptember 2003-June 200495Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 2004-June 200596Scope and Contents note ProgramsOctober 2005-May 200697Scope and Contents note ProgramsNovember 2006-May 2007101Scope and Contents note Programs2007-2008102Scope and Contents note ProgramsSeptember 2008-May 2009103Scope and Contents note The Prince William Classic2004-2008104Scope and Contents note Undated Programs1980s-1990s105Scope and Contents note Series 3: Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1979-2008(6 boxes)Scope and Contents note

The materials in this series include scrapbooks, photographs and newspaper clippings that detail numerous organization fundraisers, auctions, concerts, performances, and events. The scrapbooks begin in 1979 and end in 2008.

Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1979111Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1980-June 1980112Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJuly 1980-December 1980113Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1981114Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1982115Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1983-July 1983116Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsAugust 1983-December 1983121Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1984-June 1984122Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJuly 1984-December 1984123Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1985-June 1985124Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJuly 1985-December 1985125Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1986131Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1987-April 1987132Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsMay 1987-September 1987133Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsOctober 1987-December 1987134Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1988-June 1988135Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJuly 1988-December 1988136Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1989137Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1990-June 1990141Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJuly 1990-December 1990142Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1991-August 1991143Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsSeptember 1991-December 1991144Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJanuary 1992-June 1992145Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippingsJuly 1992-December 1992146Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1993151Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1994152Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1995153Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1996154Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1997155Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1998156Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings1999157Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings2000158Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings2001159Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings20021510Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings20031511Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings2004161Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings2005162Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings2006163Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings2007164Scope and Contents note Scrapbook pages and newspaper clippings2008165Scope and Contents note Series 4: Photographs1980-1999(2 boxes)Scope and Contents note

The photographs included in this series were taken at the Prince William Symphony Orchestra's concert, performances, sponsored events, and group functions. The photographs cover a period spanning the 1980s and 1990s.

Auctions, fundraisers, and events1980s-1990s171Scope and Contents note

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Auctions, fundraisers, and events1980s-1990s172Scope and Contents note

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Concerts and performances1980s-1990s173Scope and Contents note

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Concerts and performances1980s-1990s174Scope and Contents note

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Concerts and performances1980s-1990s175Scope and Contents note

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"Concerts Under the Stars,"July 1991-August 1991176Scope and Contents note Decorators' show1980s-1990s177Scope and Contents note Musician headshots1980s-1990s178Scope and Contents note

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Musician headshots1980s-1990s179Scope and Contents note

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Negatives1980s-1990s181Scope and Contents note New years gala1989182Scope and Contents note Scholarship competitors1980s-1990s183Scope and Contents note String quartets and trios1980s-1990s184Scope and Contents note Unidentifiable subject matter1980s-1990s185Scope and Contents note Series 5: Awards, certificates, and plaques2000-2004(1 box)Scope and Contents note

This series includes awards and certificates from 2000-2004 that acknowledge and celebrate the Prince William Symphony Orchestra's excellent membership and role in the surrounding communities.

PWSO adopt-a-musician plaques1980s-1990s191Scope and Contents note PWSO certificate of recognition2002192Scope and Contents note PWSO framed office sign1980s-1990s193Scope and Contents note PWSO member of the year award2003-2004194Scope and Contents note