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By Scott Schwartz
Collection Overview
Title: David H. Maxwell Music and Papers, 1904-2022
ID: 26/20/272
Primary Creator: Maxwell, David H. (1944-2023)
Extent: 3.25 cubic feet
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged in three series.
Series 1: Music and Sound Recordings consists of music and sound recordings in four subseries: subseries 1) Compositions, which are arranged alphabetically; subseries 2) Sound Recordings, which are arranged by recording type and then alphabetically; subseries 3) Royalty Statements, which is arranged in reverse-chronological order; and subseries 4) Concert Programs and Flyers, which is arranged in reverse chronological order.
Series 2: Personal Papers consists of personal papers and is arranged into five subseries: subseries 1) Correspondence, which is arranged alphabetically; subseries 2) ASCAP Papers, which is arranged reverse chronologically; subseries 3) Calendars, which is arranged reverse chronologically; subseries 4) Newspaper Clippings and Photographs, which is arranged alphabetically; and subseries 5) Research and Manuscripts, which is arranged reverse chronologically.
Series 3: Digitial Records is composed of digital records and is arranged chronologically and then alphabetically.
Date Acquired: 03/20/2025
Subjects: Alumni, American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Church music, Composers, Compositions-Music, Congregational Church, Maine, Music teachers, Organs, Piano, Vocal music
Formats/Genres: Audio-Visual Material, Concert Programs, Newspaper Clippings, Sheet music
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Consists of music, personal papers, and computer files documenting David Maxwell's career as a pianst, organist, and composer.
Biographical Note
David Hamman Maxwell (1944-2023) was pianist, organist, composer, and minister of music. Maxwell graduated from the University of Illinois School of Music in 1967, majoring in piano performance and studying with Dean Sanders and Malcom Bilson. During his undergraduate degree, Maxwell was elected to membership in Pi Kappa Lambda and was a member of Phi Mu Alpha. In 1969, he earned a Master of Music degree at the University of Illinois in organ performance, studying organ with Jarold Hamilton. As a masters student, he was a member of Edwin London's vocal ensemble Ineluctable Modality. After graduating with his masters degree, Maxwell earned a music faculty position at Western Illinois University. In 1972, he returned to UIUC to study music education, earning his doctorate in 1978. During his time at the University of Illinois, Maxwell studied composition with Ben Johnston and Edwin London. Following his graduation, Dr. Maxwell was appointed to the music faculty of the University of Southern Maine.
He eventually left USM and was appointed Minister of Music at State Street Church, where he moved generations of church members with his masterful use of the Roosevelt organ and the grand piano, in addition to directing the church choir. He served State Street Church for 43 years. As a performer, Maxwell played numerous solo recitals as well as having performed as a member of several chamber music ensembles including Musica Tricinia and the St. George Chamber Players. He also played with the St. Louis Symphony and the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra.
Maxwell began composing music in the late 1990’s. His first published work, “Voluntary for Trumpet and Organ,” was published in 1998 by H.W. Gray Publications (a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Publications). It has been performed numerous times in Europe and Asia in addition to North America. Other publishers of Maxwell’s music include Concordia, Augsburg Fortress, and Zimbel Press. Between 1998 and 2023, he composed over 200 pieces. He received several ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) Plus Awards. A committed teacher, Maxwell taught privately in addition to doing volunteer work in his community. He was involved in the Portland chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Maxwell died in 2023 in Scarborough, Maine.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Acquisition Source:
Sue Welch
Acquisition Method:
Donation
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
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Series 1: Music and Sound Recordings, 1967-2022],
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Series 2: Personal Papers, 1948-2022],
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Series 3: Digital Records],
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- Series 1: Music and Sound Recordings, 1967-2022
- Sub-Series 1: Compositions, 1966-2019
- Box 1
- Folder 1: 3/7/90 Piano (PS), 1990
- Folder 2: 8/31/90 (more sailing music) (PS), 1990
- Folder 3: Affirmation of Faith (PS, P), 1983
- Folder 4: Amazing Grace Sheet Music (FS, sketches) and Listings, 1998-2003
- Folder 5: Amen (FS) - Multiple Variations, 1986-1989
- Folder 6: Benjamin Stone Music (FS) and Correspondence, 1988-1989
- Folder 7: Blechblasersortiment Ulrich Kobl Performance (P), 2003
- Folder 8: Brass Quartet Suite #1 (FS), Undated
- Folder 9: Busy Sailing Music (PS), 1990
- Folder 10: Caprice (FS, P), 2019
- Folder 11: Chaconne (FS), Undated
- Folder 12: Compositions - Young David Maxwell (Sketches), Undated
- Folder 13: Creation Chorale (FS, P), 2002
- Folder 14: Crucified and Risen Lord (FS) and Contract, 2007-2008
- Folder 15: David Maxwell Printed Manuscripts from Maxwell's Studio (1 of 2), 1999-2020
- Folder 16: David Maxwell Printed Manuscripts from Maxwell's Studio (2 of 2), 1999-2020
- Folder 17: David Maxwell Printed Manuscripts from State Street Church (1 of 2), 1988-2021
- Folder 18: David Maxwell Printed Manuscripts from State Street Church (2 of 2), 1988-2021
- Folder 19: Duo for Liz and Becky (FS), 1990
- Folder 20: Flute and Piano Compositions (FS, sketches), Undated
- Folder 21: "For Sue", "For Dez", and "For Hallie and James" (FS, P), Undated
- Folder 22: Great Is Jehovah (FS), 1904
- Folder 23: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (PS, P)
- Folder 24: Hymn Harmonization (P, Sketches), 1982-1987
- Folder 25: Let Us Break Bread Music (P) and Publication, 2005-2007
- Folder 26: Lord's Prayer - Robertson (Sketch), Undated
- Folder 27: Music Sketches and Working Compositions, Undated
- Folder 28: O Man, Bewail (FS), Undated
- Folder 29: Organ Piece Notebook (Sketches), Undated
- Folder 30: Out of the Depths (FS, Sketches), Undated
- Folder 31: Partite on Old 124th (FS) and Contract, 2003
- Folder 32: Passing Worlds (FS), 1986
- Folder 33: Piano Compositions (PS) - Printed Sheet Music, 1998-2002
- Folder 34: Prayer (Sketch), Undated
- Folder 35: Published Collections with Annotations, 2010-2018
- Folder 36: Rejected (FS), Undated
- Folder 37: Rejoice In the Lord (PS, P), 1983
- Folder 38: Rondo on Folk Tunes (FS), 1992
- Folder 39: Sabotage (PS), 1990
- Folder 40: Sand Dollars (FS), 1991
- Folder 41: Sheet Music Edits to Enter on Computer, Undated
- Folder 42: "Sea Songs of Cicely Fox Smith" edited by Charles Ipcar Draft, 2009
- Folder 43: The Church's One Foundation (FS), Undated
- Folder 44: Though I Speak with the Tongues of Mortals (PS, P), 1983
- Folder 45: Trio (Kelley) (Sketch), 1966
- Folder 46: Untitled (Sketch), Undated
- Folder 47: Various Arrangements (FS, Sketches), Undated
- Folder 48: Various Compositions (FS, P), 1999
- Folder 49: Vibers Revision 1 (P), 1990
- Box 2
- Folder 1: Voluntary for Trumpet and Organ and Online Listings, 1999-2006
- Folder 2: Waltz For a Day in May - Flute and Piano (FS), Undated
- Folder 3: Winter (FS) with Annotations, Undated
- Folder 4: Yea, all you kings (FS), Undated
- Sub-Series 2: Sound Recordings, 1979-2014
- Box 4
- Item 1: Recording of David on Organ - 3 Meditations, 2014
- CD-R
- Item 2: Recording of David on Organ - Meditation Care of the Earth, Undated
- CD-R
- Item 3: Recording of David on Organ - Prayer for Peace, Undated
- CD-R
- Item 4: Recording of David on Organ - Prayer For Pef, Undated
- CD-R
- Item 5: Sea Songs of Cicely Fox Smith Part I - Charlie Ipcar, c. 2004-2009
- CD-R - Originally with "Sea Songs of Cicely Fox Smith" in Box 1, Folder 42
- Item 6: Sea Songs of Cicely Fox Smith Part II - Charlie Ipcar, 2009
- CD-R - Originally with"Sea Songs of Cicely Fox Smith" in Box 1, Folder 42
- Item 7: Brass Quartet Suite #1, Undated
- Cassette Tape
- Item 8: David's Organ Recital, Undated
- Cassette Tape
- Item 9: Organ Rectial St. Luke's Cathedral, 1979
- Cassette Tape
- Item 10: Toccata (Organ), Undated
- Cassette Tape
- Sub-Series 3: Royalty Statements, 1988-2022
- Box 2
- Folder 5: 1517 Royalty Statement, 2022
- Folder 6: Incarnate Mystery Royalty Statement, Publisher Correspondence, and Online Listings, 2006-2007
- Folder 7: Morning Star Royalty Statements, 2005-2008
- Folder 8: Royalty Statements (1 of 3), 1988-2022
- Folder 9: Royalty Statements (2 of 3), 1988-2022
- Folder 10: Royalty Statements (3 of 3), 1988-2022
- Folder 11: Three Communion Meditations - Warner Bros. Website Listing, 2003
- Folder 12: Trumpet Tune Online Listings, 2000-2006
- Folder 13: Zimbel Press Publication Contract, 2006
- Folder 14: Zimbel Press Publication Contrat, 2005
- Sub-Series 4: Concert Programs and Flyers, 1967-2017
- Box 2
- Folder 15: Concert Programs, 2004-2017
- Folder 16: Old Hundredth Carillon Listings, 2002-2006
- Folder 17: Recitals, 2001-2003
- Folder 18: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Performance Advertising, 1991-1994
- Folder 19: Concert Programs, 1967-1997
- Series 2: Personal Papers, 1948-2022
- Sub-Series 1: Correspondence, 1981-2019
- Box 2
- Folder 20: Church Correspondence, Cards, and Programs, 1981-2019
- Folder 21: Finale Reference Guides, 2002-2009
- Folder 22: "Freedom Song" Correspondence, 1997
- Folder 23: General Correspondence, 1997-2012
- Sub-Series 2: ASCAP, 2009-2016
- Box 2
- Folder 24: ASCAP, 2015-2016
- Folder 25: ASCAP, 2014-2015
- Folder 26: ASCAP, 2013-2014
- Folder 27: ASCAP, 2012-2013
- Folder 28: ASCAP, 2011-2012
- Folder 29: 2010-2011
- Folder 30: ASCAP, 2009-2010
- Sub-Series 3: Calendars, 1991-2022
- Box 2
- Folder 31: Yearly Calendars, 2016-2022
- Box 3
- Folder 1: Yearly Calendars, 2009-2016
- Folder 2: Yearly Calendars, 2004-2009
- Folder 3: Yearly Calendars, 1991-2004
- Sub-Series 4: Newspaper Clippings and Photographs, 1948-1994
- Box 3
- Folder 4: "Mikado Cast Rehearses" News-Gazette, 1965
- Folder 5: Musica Tricinia Ensemble, 1984-1986
- Folder 6: New Year's / Portland, 1984
- Folder 7: Photograph and Illinois Songbook Note, Undated
- Originally with the "University of Illinois Songbook" that was deaccessioned due to another copy already in elsewhere in Archon
- Folder 8: Photographs - Headshots, 1948-1994
- Folder 9: Tourist News Vol. 24 No. 13, August 26, 1983
- Folder 10: Village Gazette Vol. 1 No. 11, August 26, 1983
- Sub-Series 5: Research and Manuscripts, 1963-1999
- Box 3
- Folder 11: Spiritual Texts, ca. 1988-1999
- Folder 12: Essays and Research, 1975-1977
- Folder 13: Manuscript Draft, 1963
- Folder 14: Musicology Notes, Undated
- Folder 15: Reading Notes and Research, Undated
- Series 3: Digital Records
- Currently removed and temporarily at digital preservation
- Box 5
- Item 1: Finale 2006 DVD Software, 2006
- Item 2: Finale 2009 DVD Software, 2009
- Item 3: Gigastone Flashdrive 128GB, Undated
- Item 4: SimpleTech 160GB Hard Drive, Undated
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