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Stan Kenton: This is an Orchestra!

Description: Stan Kenton (1911–1979) formed his first full orchestra in 1940 and soon drew record-breaking crowds to hear and dance to his exciting sound. He continued to tour and record unrelentingly for the next four decades. Stan Kenton: This Is an Orchestra! sums up the mesmerizing bandleader at the height of his powers, arms waving energetically, his face a study of concentration as he cajoled, coaxed, strained, and obtained the last ounce of energy from every musician under his control. Michael Sparke… more
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Date: May 15, 2010
Creator: Sparke, Michael
Partner: UNT Press
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Piano-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Posture and Pain

Description: A healthy posture protects the body-supporting functions and prevents injuries by maintaining balance. Literature in performing arts medicine suggests that posture is an important component to prevent piano-playing related injuries. However, no known research studies have quantified, characterized, and compared pianists' sitting postures. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between playing postures and perceived pain among pianists. This study applied innovative approach u… more
Date: May 2013
Creator: Shamoto, Yoshiko
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Onstage Singer Performing]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified singer performing on stage taken at a performance of, "Hip Hop Broadway: The Musical" at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Winspear Opera House.
Date: November 14, 2009
Creator: Brown, Jirard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Onstage Joint Performance]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified singer, an orchestra, and a choir all performing together taken at the Dallas Arts Gala held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Dallas Convention Center Arena.
Date: September 18, 2004
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Musician on Stage]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified musician holding a flute on stage taken at the Dallas Arts Gala held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Dallas Convention Center Arena.
Date: September 18, 2004
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Onstage Joint Performance]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified singer, a band, and a choir all performing together on stage taken at the Dallas Arts Gala held by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Dallas Convention Center Arena.
Date: September 18, 2004
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Roy Orbison]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: December 7, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Ken writing song]

Description: Photograph of Ken Elliot, a faculty member from the music department, sitting at a piano to compose a song. He holds a cigarette in one hand while looking at his sheet music. A curtained window is visible in the background.
Date: 196X
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Herb Ellis poster]

Description: Photograph of Herb Ellis, a world renowned jazz guitarist, playing on stage at UNT. He is sitting on a stool while holding his guitar, projecting his voice into a microphone, and staring out over the audience. Ellis is performing with the Lab Band during this photo. However, he was known to be a member of the Oscar Peterson Trio. His career spanned six decades and studied at UNT from 1940 to 1942. The photo is taken as a polaroid.
Date: April 1, 1974
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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