Finding Aid for BACH Music Ensemble Records, 1996-2015 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Title: BACH Music Ensemble Records, 1996-2015

ID: 12/9/139

Primary Creator: BACH Music Ensemble (1996-)

Extent: 2.75 cubic feet

Arrangement: This collection is arranged in three series: Series 1: Programs and Newsclippings, Series 2: Board Minutes, Series 3: Audio-Visual Materials, Series 4: Photographs. Series 1 is arranged by performing season. It contains programs from nearly every concert performed by BACH. Also included are promotional materials designated for each season and newsclippings about concerts and events, including reviews. Series 2 contains board minutes from the group's founding in 1996-2014. Series 3 and 4 contain concert recordings (both video and audio) and photographs. Each box of Series 3 is arranged chronologically.

Date Acquired: 12/19/2014. More info below under Accruals.

Consists of season programs, newsclippings and posters, board meeting minutes, photographs, and audio and video recordings of the BACH (Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana) Music Ensemble from its founding in 1996 to present.

BACH is the only professional musical ensemble of Illinois, outside of Chicago, that specializes in performing Baroque music. It was founded in 1996 and since has performed many concerts in the Champaign-Urbana area. It is led by Chester Alwes, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois, who specializes in the performance practice of early music. See www.baroqueartists.com for more information.

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Accruals: A .25 cubic foot addition of material was added to collection on 2/5/2018 and is contained in Box 7.

Acquisition Source: Marlys Scarbrough, BACH President.

Acquisition Method: Gift.