Mario Lombardo Scores, 1972-2008

Mario Lombardo Scores, 1972-2008

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1736
Bib ID:
11076418 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Lombardo, Mario
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2.5 linear feet (3 document boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

A collection of seventy nine scores.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into one series, organized alphabetically by title of score.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mario Lombardo Scores; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accrual

No accruals exoected

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2014.2015.M079: Source of acquisition--Laura Szpin. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--12/15/2014.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed, PTL 2014.

Revision Description

2014-12-18 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

Born in Elizabeth, N.J. in 1931. He was a composer and professor of English. He graduated from Seton Hall University with a Masters Degree in English, where he studied music with Professor Walter Cohrssen. He continued his musical education at Columbia University Graduate School. Upon completion of these studies, he accepted a position as assistant professor of English at Seton Hall, which he held for eight years. He is a composer of more than 200 songs, five musicals, and many works for piano, chorus, concert band, and orchestra. His music has been performed by the orchestras of Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Cincinnati, New Jersey, and numerous other orchestras in the United States and Europe. He was a member of ASCAP, and was named the 1994 Musician of the Year by the N.J. Conference of Musicians. He died on January 13, 2012, at the age of 80.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Scores (documents for music)
Subject
Composers
Music

Scores


Box 1

America!--The New Promised Land [A Hymn to Freedom] (For Narrator and Chorus with Piano Accompaniment), 1976


Box 1

"An Open Window" from Love Is a 3 Letter Word


Box 2

Ballad (for oboe and strings)

From "Dance Suite (for oboe and strings)"


Box 1

Blue Interlude (for Clarinet and Orchestra), 1999


Box 2

Blue Interlude (for Clarinet and Orchestra). Full Score Marius Music Co., 1996


Box 1

Blue Interlude (for Clarinet and orchestra). Full Score, 1996. Marius Music Co.


Box 1

Blue Interlude/A Midsummer's Night's Waltz/Marlene Polka/Mixed Metaphors/Scintillating Rhythm/Waltzing at the Waldorf


Box 3

A Citizen Song

Lyrucs by Bill Margaretten


Box 2

Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (Full Score), 1991


Box 1

Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra, 1991-92


Box 2

Concerto for Oboe and Piano , 1991


Box 1

"Could Be" from Love Is a 3 Letter Word


Box 2

"Display a Little Style" (A Musical Comedy)


Box 1

Drakestail (proofs)


Box 1

Drakestail (Symphonic Tale for Children). Marius Music, NYC


Box 1

Drakestail (Symphonic Tale for Children). Text (photocopy)


Box 2

Drakestail (Symphonic Tale for Children). Text (photocopy)

Adapted from a French Fariry Tale by Adele Lombardo

Illustreted by Anthony DiSavino


Box 1

Drakestail . Workbook for children.


Box 2

Drakestail (piano reduction narration)


Box 2

Early Spring (for string orchestra)


Box 2

Elegy (for viola and piano), 1999


Box 2

Elegy (for viola and strings), 1999


Box 1

Elegy and Theme from Oboe Rhapsody


Box 1

Escapade (for orchestra)


Box 2

Escapade (for oboe and piano), 2007


Box 2

Escapade (for trumpet, French horn and piano))


Box 1

For Love or Money (A One Act Musical). Book and Lyrica by John Lallis, Music by Mario Lombardo


Box 2

Gavotte (for oboe and strings) , 1998


Box 1

Here in New Jersey (Piano-Vocal Score), 2007


Box 1

It's Worth Your Wile! (A Musical)

Based on The Miser by Moliere. Book and Lyrics by Bill Margaretten.


Box 1

It's Worth Your Wile! (A Musical)

Based on The Miser by Moliere. Book and Lyrics by Bill Margaretten.


Box 1

It's Worth Your Wile! (A Musical) , 1972, 1978

Based on The Miser by Moliere. Book and Lyrics by Bill Margaretten.


Box 2

Jubilation Overture (for orchestra). Full score., 2008


Box 2

The Last Leaf (a one act musical) , 1992

Based on a short story by O'Henry


Box 1

Late Autumn (for orchestra) Full Score, 1990


Box 2

Late Autumn (for violin, strings, and harp), 2005


Box 1

"Lombardo's Career is Looking Starbright ". Clipping


Box 1

Marlene Polka (for Clarinet and Piano)


Box 1

A Midsummer Night's Waltz (for oboe and piano)


Box 2

A Midsummer Night's Waltz (for violin and piano), 1992


Box 3

A Midsummer Night's Waltz (for orchestra). Full score, 2006


Box 1

Mixed Metaphors (for flute and piano)


Box 1

Modern Studies for the Piano, Book I , 1999


Box 1

Modern Studies for the Piano, Book II , 1999


Box 1

Modern Studies for the Piano, Book III , 1999


Box 2

Music in Our Lives (for solo voice and orchestra), 2000

Lyrics by John Lallis


Box 2

Near Nostalgia (for violin and piano), 2001


Box 2

Nothing Money Can't Buy (a one act musical)

Based on a short story by O'Henry

Book and Lyrics by John Lallis


Box 1

On the Move (march for orchestra) Condensed Score, c., 1989


Box 2

On the Move (piano solo)


Box 3

Over the Rainbow (arranged for orchestra by Mario Lombardo), 1991


Box 1

Rhapsody for Oboe and Orchestra , 1992


Box 2

Rock'n Rhapsody , 1969

"Written for the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra as suggested by Henry Lewis (Director)"


Box 1

Romance (for trumpet, French horn and piano) (Based on a theme from Oboe Concerto)


Box 2

Scherzo (for oboe and strings), 2008

From "Dance Suite (for oboe and strings)"


Box 2

Scherzo (for woodwinds and strings), 2008


Box 1

Scintillating Rhythm (for violin and piano)


Box 2

Scintillating Rhythm (for strings, woodwind, percussion, and optional piano), 2000


Box 2

Serenade for Violin and Orchestra (Full Score), 1991


Box 3

Spectrum (for orchestra)


Box 1

Stand Up For Freedom (piano-vocal score), 1991


Box 2

Starbright (a musical) , 2006

Book by Andrew Greeley and John Lallis


Box 2

Symphonic Ode


Box 1

The Last Leaf (One Act Musical), 1991

Book and Lyrica by John Lallis.


Box 1

Theme from Blue Interlude


Box 1

Theme from Oboe Concerto (for violin, piano, and strings)


Box 1

Until You Gave Your Love to Me (for tenor and orchestra)


Box 1

Variations in a Mod Mood


Box 2

Variations in a Mod Mood , 1970


Box 1

Winter Frolic (for violin and piano)


Box 2

Winter Frolic (for orchestra)


Box 3

Winter Frolic (for orchestra), 1972