Club Filarmónico Tucsonense records, 1890-1899

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Club Filarmónico Tucsonense records, 1890-1899Club Filarmónico Tucsonense records

MS 385


Collection Summary
Creator:	Club Filarmónico Tucsonense
Collection Name:	Club Filarmónico Tucsonense records,
Inclusive Dates:	1890 -1899
Physical Description:	1.25 linear ft.
Abstract:	Sheet music, both original and previously published, playbooks, music books, music industry publications, poster, and articles and two photographs associated with the Club Filarmónico Tucsonese, led by Fred Ronstadt.
Collection Number:	MS 385
Language:	Materials in English and Spanish.
Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections University of Arizona PO Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 Phone: 520-621-6423 Fax: 520-621-9733 URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/

Biographical Note

Fred Ronstadt was born in Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico in 1868 and in 1882 was sent to Tucson to work as an apprentice in the Dalton and Vasquez Wagon Shop. He began musical training from an early age and once in Tucson became associated with several musicians and music lovers who helped him to continue his musical studies. In 1889, Ronstadt and several friends formed a group, began music lessons and became the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense. They made their debut in 1890 at Carillo's Gardens. Band membership was diverse, with members representing several prominent businesses in the community. In addition to weekly concerts, the band played several civic functions and even toured Southern California in 1896. Ronstadt quit the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense shortly after 1898 and, the Club disbanded shortly thereafter.

Scope and Content Note

The bulk of materials contained within the collection are the sheet music used by the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense, including original arrangements and compositions by Fred Ronstadt, the principal organizer such as Mi Sueno, Feliz Año Nuevo, and Manúelita . Materials from the Club's time include periodicals, articles, poster and playbooks for Alto, Baritone, Bass, Bugle, Clarinet, Drum, Piccolo and Saxophone. Materials for a 1982 Arizona Daily Star Article about the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense, including two photographs and a transcript of an interview between Ed Ronstadt and Fred Ronstadt, are also contained in the collection.

Restrictions

None.

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.

Access Terms

Personal Name(s)

Ronstadt, Edward F., 1916-

Ronstadt, Federico José María

Subject(s)

Band music, Arranged -- Scores and parts

Band musicians -- Arizona -- Tucson -- 19th century

Dance music, Arranged -- Scores and parts

Dance musicians -- Arizona -- Tucson -- 19th century

Mexican Americans -- Social life and customs -- Arizona -- Tucson

Music -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Societies, etc. -- History -- Sources

Orchestral music, Arranged -- Scores and parts

Orchestral musicians -- Arizona -- Tucson -- 19th century

Administrative Information

Credit Line

Club Filarmónico Tucsonense records (MS 385). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Container List


box	folder
1	1	Ejercicias de Armonia by F. Ronstadt


1	2		Original Arrangements and Compositions by F. Ronstadt


1	3		Original Arrangements and Compositions by F. Ronstadt


1	4		Publicity Poster for Elena Marin


1	5		Sheet Music: El Anillo de Hierro


1	6		Sheet music: Assorted Titles


1	7		Metodo de Solfeo y de Canto por Camis


box	folder
2	1	Sheet Music: Assorted Titles


2	2		Sheet Music: Los Presagios


2	3		Playbooks by The International Band Book for Alto, Baritone, Bass and Bugle


2	4		Playbooks by The International Band Book for Clarinet and Drum


2	5		Playbooks by The International Band Book for Piccolo and Saxophone


2	6		Sheet music: Assorted titles


2	7		Musical Arrangement / Composition Instruction Books


2	8		Brainard's Musical World and Town Talk trade publications


2	9		El Frontero Article, November 1, 1896


2	10		News clippings from AZ Daily Star, two photographs, and transcript of interview between Ed and Fred Ronstadt