Finding Aid for David H. Maxwell Music and Papers, 1904-2022 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

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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 consists of music and sound recordings in four subseries. Series 1 subseries 1 consists of compositions arranged alphabetically. Series 1 subseries 2 consists of sound recordings arranged by recording type and then alphabetically. Series 1 subseries 3 consists of royalty statements arranged reverse-chronologically. Series 1 subseries 4 consists of concert programs and flyers arranged reverse chronologically. Series 2 consists of personal papers and is arranged into five subseries. Series 2 subseries 1 consists of correspondence arranged alphabetically. Series 2 subseries 2 consists of ASCAP papers arranged reverse chronologically. Series 2 subseries 3 consists of calendars arranged reverse chronologically. Series 2 subseries 4 consists of newspaper clippings and photographs arranged alphabetically. Series 2 subseries 5 consists of research and manuscripts arranged reverse chronologically. Series 3 is composed of digital records arranged chronologically and then alphabetically.

Date Acquired: 03/20/2025

Subjects: Compositions-Music, Vocal 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

Dr. Maxwell graduated from the University of Illinois School of Music with high honors, majoring in piano performance. He was elected to membership in Pi Kappa Lambda, the national music honor society. He then earned a Master of Music degree in organ performance and subsequently was named to the music faculty of Western Illinois University. After having returned to UIUC to earn a doctorate in music education, 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 faithfully served State Street Church for 43 years. As a performer, David played numerous solo recitals as well as having performed as a member of several chamber music ensembles including The Ineluctable Modality, Musica Tricinia, and the St. George Chamber Players. He also played with the St. Louis Symphony and the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra. David began composing music in earnest 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 David’s music include Concordia, Augsburg Fortress, and Zimbel Press. Dr. Maxwell now has over 200 publications. He has received ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) Plus Awards annually for several years, and his compositions have been critically acclaimed by national reviewers. A committed teacher, David taught privately in addition to doing volunteer work in his community. He was involved in the Portland chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Subject/Index Terms

Compositions-Music
Vocal music

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:

[Series 1: Music and Sound Recordings],
[Series 2: Personal Papers],
[Series 3: Digital Records],
[All]

Series 1: Music and Sound Recordings

Sub-Series 1: Compositions

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

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

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

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

Sub-Series 1: Correspondence

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

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

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

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

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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