©John Sebastian Papers, 1940-1974 John Sebastian Papers, 1940-1974 Haverford College Library Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, May 2002. ENG John Sebastian Papers, 1940-1974 Haverford College Library Descriptive Summary JOHN SEBASTIAN PAPERS, 1940-1974 Coll. no. 828 9 packages (1.5 linear ft. Haverford College Library Special Collections

Haverford, PA 19041

Musical scores for harmonica and harmonica and other instruments by such composers as Anthony Burgess, Luciano Chailly, Norman Dello Joio, Alan Hovhaness, Darius Milhaud, Alexander Tcherepnin, Heitor Villa-Lobos and others, many of them written for and dedicated to composer and harmonica virtuoso, John Sebastian.

Gift May, 1986.

Sent to Haverford from France by John Ferguson.

John Sebastian, Haverford College class of 1936, was a harmonica virtuoso and composer. Born in Philadelphia, né Pugliese, he helped make the harmonica a classically-oriented instrument and was able to make composers see it as a serious instrument. He himself performed in many concerts on the harmonica. Sebastian died in France in 1980.

John Davison, Prof. of Music at Haverford College, initiated correspondence in 1983 with the composer's wife, who was residing in France, concerning the papers of John Sebastian on the suggestion of John Ferguson. Ferguson was preparing a biography of John Sebastian at the time.

Sebastian's papers consist of musical scores, a number of them in manuscript form, and some letters. The scores are those primarily written for harmonica; manuscript scores for other instruments including his own composition; arrangements for orchestra or other instruments and/or including harmonica; works transcribed for harmonica or transposed to a new key; fragments or unattributed pieces; and other scores which belonged to Sebastian.

Works are arranged alphabetically by composer. These composers include: Anthony Burgess, Luciano Chailly, Norman Dello Joio, Alan Hovhaness, Darius Milhaud, Alexander Tcherepnin, Heitor Villa-Lobos and others. Letters included are from: Donald Martino, Tom Scott and Alexander Tcherepnin.

Scores in the first five categories above will be kept in Special Collections, Magill Library; those in the last category will be kept in the Music Library.

I. WORKS WRITTEN FOR HARMONICA Anderson, Walter F. Fantasy for Harmonica and Orchestra 1947 In Three Movements I. Fanfare II. The Lazy Blues III. In a Frenzy A Newsweek article says this work was written or being written for John Sebastian by Walter Anderson. Appears not to have been performed as solo parts are technically wrong in parts according to composer. ("Was at Cleveland..." J. Ferguson) Corrections to Score and solo part by J.M. Ferguson (in blue) MS., Full Score 1 copy MS., Harmonica Solo 1 copy

(rearranged by Ackerman)

Orchestral parts called for in score: Flutes and piccolo Oboes Clarinets English Horn Bassoon Horns Trumpets Trombones Tuba Cymbals Tympani Harmonica Solo Violins 1st Violins 2nd Violas Celli Double Basses Arnold, Malcolm Concerto for Harmonica, Op. 46 Copyright 1954 Published by Paterson's Pub., Ltd., London Benjamin, Arthur Concerto for Harmonica & Orchestra Copyright 1957 Published by Boosey & Hawkes 2 copies Harmonica Solo 2 copies Bourgeois, Antoine

(Burgess, Anthony)

Panique for Harmonica & Guitar 1972 MS., Believed to be unperformed 2 copies Written for and dedicated to John Sebastian N.B., 1 copy like galley proofs with annotated title page and dedication. Not published. Burgess, Anthony Sonata in C for Harmonica & Guitar 1972 MS. 1 copy Contains some solo corrections, no indication if ever performed in public. (Burgess says it was.) Dedicated & written for John Sebastian Chagrin, Francis Roumanian Fantasy for Harmonica & Orchestra Copyright 1956 Published by Mills Music, London Harmonica Solo 2 copies Chailly, Luciano Improvisazione No. 9 1963

for Harmonica, percussion & strings

MS., Full Score, signed & dedicated Published by Edizioni Muricali, "Mercurio" Roma Orchestral Parts Published: Harmonica Solo, 1 copy (no cadenza), annotated Percussion, 2 copies, annotated Violin 1st, 7 copies, annotated Violin 2nd, 6 copies, annotated 1 copy, duplicated MS. Viola, 4 copies, annotated Cello, 3 copies, annotated Bass 2 copies Flute 1 copy N.B., Written for & dedicated to John Sebastian Cowell, Henry Concerto for Harmonica 1962 Three Movements: I. Grave II. Allegretto III. Allegro to Grave Full Score, 1 copy, duplicated MS. Harmonica Solo, 1 copy, duplicated MS., annotated The score indicates that the orchestra contain: Piccolo/Flute Oboe Clarinet in B flat Trumpet in B flat Percussion Harmonica Solo 1st and 2nd Violin Viola Cello Bass Published by C.F. Peters Corp., Inc. Written for John Sebastian by commission of John Sebastian. Dello Joio, Norman Concerto for Harmonica 1948/49 In three movements: I. With Energy II. Slowly III. With Spirit Full Score, duplicated MS., 1 copy, annotated Orchestral Parts Flute, MS., 1 copy, annotated Oboe, MS., 1 copy, annotated Clarinet 1st, MS., 1 copy, annotated Clarinet 2nd, MS., 1 copy, annotated Bassoon, MS., 1 copy, annotated Horn 1st, MS., 1 copy, annotated Horn 2nd, MS., 1 copy, annotated Trumpet, MS., 1 copy, annotated Percussion, duplicated MS., 4 copies, annotated Harmonica Solo, MS. 2 copies Violin 1st, duplicated MS., 9 copies, annotated Violin 2nd, duplicated MS., 8 copies, annotated Viola, duplicated MS., 7 copies, annotated Cello, duplicated MS., 6 copies, annotated Bass, duplicated MS. 5 copies Publisher: The Composer Written for and dedicated to John Sebastian, "my dear friend-John" Discovolo, Mauro Due Canti for Harmonica & Piano 1957 MS., Harmonica Solo 1 copy MS., Harmonica & Piano Accomp. 1 copy N.B., Written for & dedicated to John Sebastian. Title page notes that the two songs are based on two poems, La Mort Meditata by Giuseppe Ungaretti and La Madre Del Bimbo Martier by Aurelio Prudenzio Clemente (IV secolo). Publisher: Not known Holmes, Markwood Sheet Scenes for Harmonica & Piano 1962 Four Scenes in all: I. Carnival II. Mirror Pool III. Little Trolly Car IV. Public Auction Harmonica Solo, MS. 2 copies Harmonica & Piano Accompaniment, MS. 1 copy Written for John Sebastian Publisher: Not known Hovhaness, Alan Harmonica Concerto (First Version) 1953 Three movements I. Adagio II. Andante III. Allegretto Full Score, duplicated MS. 1 copy Harmonica and Piano version, duplicated MS. 1 copy Orchestral Parts: Harmonica Solo, MS. 1 copy Violin 1st, duplicated MS. 2 copies Violin 2nd, duplicated MS. 2 copies Violas, duplicated MS. 2 copies Cello, duplicated MS. 1 copy Bass, duplicated MS. 1 copy Published by C.F. Peters Corp., Inc. Written for and dedicated to John Sebastian Hovhaness, Alan Harmonica Concerto Opus 114 1954

(Final Version)

Three Movements I. Andante Expressivo II. Andante III. Andante Full Score, duplicated MS. 2 copies Harmonica and Piano version, duplicated MS. 2 copies N.B., the revisions over the 1953 version are: Addition of an opening "Andante and Senza Misura" section. A "Senza Misura" at the end of the first movement. A "Senza Misura" before the final andante of the second movement. A "Senza Misura" opening and closing the last movement. Additions to the Harmonica part. Changes in the string parts. Parts for wind instruments were added as substitute for Harmonica. Published by C.F. Peters Corp., Inc. Hovhaness, Alan Seven Greek Folk Dances for Harmonica & Piano 1956 Original version dated Nov. 1956 & marked Opus 146 Harmonica & Piano score, duplicated MS., annotated, 2 copies Dedicated to John Sebastian Orchestration by P. Guarino (no date) Full Score, MS. Like galley proofs 1 copy Photocopy, annotated 1 copy Violin 1st, MS. 1 copy Published 1 copy 2 photocopies Violin 2nd, MS. 1 copy Printed 1 copy 1 photocopy Viola, MS., 1 copy; Printed 1 copy Cello, MS., 1 copy; Printed 1 copy Bass, MS., 1 copy; Printed 1 copy MS. copy of Orchestration for above, signed by Piero Guarino dated 1963 Written for and dedicated to John Sebastian N.B., Printed copies above do not appear to be "for sale" copies--not separated. Hovhaness, Alan Seven Greek Folk Dances for Harmonica 1959 This final version appears to have been orchestrated by the composer, who rearranged the order of the dances and changed original accompaniment, also adding new intros with "Senza Misura" sections. This version was marked Opus 150 and dated 1959. Harmonica & Piano version, duplicated MS. 1 copy (copyrighted 1968) The Dances: I. Hassapiko II. Selybrian Syrtos III. Sweet Basil Green IV. Karagouna V. Tsaconian Dance VI. Pastoral VII. Sousta Published by C.F. Peters Corp., Inc. Written for and dedicated to John Sebastian. Jacob, Gordon Divertimento Copyright 1957 Printed 2 copies Published by Joseph Williams, Ltd., London Copyright 1957 Jacob, Gordon Five Pieces for Harmonica & Piano Harmonica Solo, Printed 1 copy Published by Joseph Williams, Ltd., London Kleinsinger, George Street Corner Concerto 1943*

(also called Little Concerto for Harmonica and Street Walker Concerto)

Three movements: I. Dance of the City Kids, MS. II. Sleeping City III. Hustle Bustle (the city awakens)--not included Piano Reducation for Accompaniment for Clarinet or Sax. 1 copy Orchestral Parts: Harmonica Solo--not included Horns 1st, MS. 1 copy Horn 2nd in "F", MS. 1 copy Trumpets in "B Flat", MS. 3 copies Trombones 1st, MS. 1 copy Trombones 2nd, MS. 2 copies Percussion, MS. 1 copy Harp, MS. 3 copies Violin 1st, MS. 1 copy MS. & duplicated MS. 6 copies duplicated MS. 1 copy Violin 2nd, MS. & duplicated MS. 5 copies Viola, MS. & duplicated MS. 4 copies Cello, MS. 1 copy MS. & duplicated MS. 4 copies Bass, MS. 1 copy MS. & duplicated MS. 3 copies Published by Chappell & Co., Inc. Written for John Sebastian *According to composer Lancen, Serge Concerto for Harmonica 1958 In Four Movements: I. Allegro Moderato II. Allegro III. Andantino IV. Score Not clear for whom it is written. Could have been Larry Adler but something went wrong for his name is crossed out. Full Score, duplicated MS. 1 copy Harmonica Solo with Piano Accomp., MS. 1 copy Score calls for following instruments in Orchestra: Flutes (2) Oboes (2) Clarinets (2) Bassoons (2) Horns (2) Trumpets (2) Trombones (2) Tuba Cymbals/Percussion Harmonica Solo Violins 1st Violins 2nd Viola Cello Bass Published by Hinrichsen in London Lewin, Frank Concerto for Harmonica In Three Movements The Second marked "In memoriam Felin H. Deyo" Full Score, MS. 1 copy Scored for full orchestra Score indicates orchestra of: Flutes (3) plus piccolo Oboes (2) English horn/Oboe Clarinets (2) plus bass clarinet Bassoons (2) plus contra Bassoon Horns in "F" (4) Trumpets in B Flat (3) Trombones (3) Tuba Tompani/Percussion Celesta and Harp Solo Harmonica 1st and 2nd Violins Viola Cello and Double Bass Written for and dedicated to John Sebastian Signed by composer. Publisher: Not known Martino, Donald A Collection of Solo Pieces to be Played in Public 1955 Concert Etude, MS. 1 copy Written for John Sebastian N.B., Attached A.L.S. from the composer to John Sebastian, dated Nov. 8, 1955

[states pieces should be considered as an exercise or Etude: if last movement impossible to play, will rewrite it].

Milhaud, Darius Suite for Harmonica & Orchestra Copyright 1942 Solo part, MS. 1 copy Published by Boosey & Hawkes Pocarrai, Alberto No Title for Harmonica and Piano ? "specially for John Sebastian" MS. 1 copy Poulenc Allegro for piano and harmonica n.d. MS. 1 copy Robinson, Edward Chilmark Suite for Chronomica in F 1940 Harmonica Solo part only, MS. I. Overture II. Aeietta III. Finale Robinson, Edward Gay Head Dance for Harmonica in G 1941 Harmonica Solo part only, MS. Published by Leeds Music Ltd., U.K. and MCA Music Inc., New York Russo, Donato A Top for Harmonica and Piano 1974 MS. 1 copy Scott, Tom This is my Country, Suite for Harmonica and Orchestra Two movements only, both in Harmonica & Orchestra form. Duplicated MS., 1 copy (dated 1956?). In a T.L.S. to John Sebastian dated Feb. 9, 1957, Tom Scott states ["three further movements to come." Scott also says arrangements had been made in summer '57 to premiere this work, also mentions music for movies and television.] No sign of "further movements." Mrs. Scott says the work was never finished. The two in Harmonica & orchestral form are: I. Coney Island II. Gettysburg Written for John Sebastian N.B., T.L.S. also says arrangements had been made to premiere this work Feb. 9, 1957; also mentions music for movies & television. Mrs. Scott says never finished. Tcherepnin, Alexander Concerto for Harmonica & Orchestra Opus 86 1955/56 Three movements: I. Allegro II. Lento III. Presto IV. Poco Sostenuto-Allegretto Full Score, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Harmonica Solo, Duplicated MS. 2 copies MS. cover on one copy Final version written out by J.M. Ferguson Publisher: Not known N.B., From an A.L.S. to John Sebastian, 19.XI.53, from the composer it is clear Tcherpnin wrote the solo part first in 1953 (date of letter) saying he would have the orchestration ready by the "next February," presumably 1954. The work was first performed in 1956 (Letter included). Villa-Lobos, Heitor Concerto for Harmonica 1955 Three movements: I. Allegro Moderato II. Andante III. Allegro Full Score, duplicated MS., 2 copies, annotated Piano Reducation, duplicated MS. 1 copy Signed by the composer Orchestral parts: Flute, Duplicated Ms. 1 copy Oboe, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Clarinet in B flat, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Bassoon, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Horn in "F" 1st, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Horn in "F" 2nd, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Bass Trombone, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Timpani, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Harp, Duplicated MS. 1 copy Harmonica Solo, Duplicated MS. 1 copy

(including corrections and Cadenza)

Final version written out by J.M. Ferguson Violin 1st, Duplicated MS. 7 copies Violin 2nd, Duplicated MS. 8 copies Viola, Duplicated MS. 4 copies Cello, Duplicated MS. 3 copies Bass, Duplicated MS. 3 copies Written for and dedicated to John Sebastian Publisher: Associated Music Pub., Inc. Whettam, Graham Fantasy for Harmonica 1953 Piano Reducation, Printed 1 copy Published by De Wolfe, London Whettam, Graham Impromptu 1954 Solo, Printed & annotated 1 copy Published by De Wolf, London II. ARRANGEMENTS FOR ORCHESTRA OR INSTRUMENTS AND/OR INCLUDING HARMONICA Chaplin, Charles Limelight n.d. Ms. 1 copy Dinicu-Heifetz Hora Staccato n.d. MS. 1 copy Duplicated MS. 1 copy Printed 1 copy Guion, David W. Alley Tunes - The Harmonica Player n.d. MS. 1 copy Printed 1 copy Lecuona, Ernesto Malaguena n.d. MS. 1 copy Duplicated MS. 1 copy Panofka, E. Tarantella n.d. MS. 1 copy [Williams, R. Vaughn?] Autumn Leaves MS. 1 copy N.B., the solo parts in the above arrangements are single note lines, there is no indication of how or if John Sebastian had a special way of playing them. III. MANUSCRIPT SCORES NOT FOR HARMONICA Bach, J. S. Sonate I for flute or violin and [piano?] in B minor Movements: I. Andante II. Largo e dolce Piano, MS. 1 copy Flute solo, Printed 1 copy n.d. Copyright 1939 Boccherini, Luigi Boccherini Concerto for flute, Opus 27 Flute solo, Printed 1 copy Piano solo, Printed 1 copy Flute & Piano, Printed 1 copy Full Score, Printed 1 copy Orchestral parts: Violin 1st, MS. 1 copy Duplicated MS. 7 copies Violin 2nd, MS. 1 copy Duplicated MS. 5 copies Viola, MS. 2 copies Duplicated MS. 4 copies Cello, MS. 1 copy Duplicated MS. 2 copies Bass, MS. 1 copy Duplicated MS. 1 copy Unidentified part, MS. 1 copy Discovolo, Mauro Notturno for Cello & Piano

(solo & accompaniment)

Printed, 1 copy. Autograph dedication, signed. Sebastian Ciocarlia or Bird Calls (Roumanian Folk Tunes) Gypsy aire, Hungarian Could be an arrangement of a folk tune? Full Score, MS. 1 copy Orchestral Parts Violins (3 parts), MS., 12 copies Bass 1 copy Drums 1 copy Flute 1 copy Clarinet 1 copy Ten Sax 2 copies Trumpet 1 copy Control 1 copy Publisher: Not known No solo part as such; no harmonica part IV. FRAGMENTS OR UNKNOWN MANUSCRIPTS __________ Canzone Giapponese/--- for Harmonica MS., fragment 1 copy City Dawn, Duplicated MS.

(also titled New York City Dawn)

unattributed Ein Traum MS., fragment 1 copy Inca Dance MS., fragment 1 copy Falla, Manuel de Pantomima, MS., fragment 1 copy Theme I & Theme II MS., fragment 1 copy Gluck, Christoph Willibald/Fritz Kreisler Melodie Printed, 1 copy. annotated V. WORK TRANSCRIBED FOR HARMONICA OR TRANSPOSED TO A NEW KEY Chopin, Frederick Minute Waltz in Swing n.d. MS. 1 copy Frimal, Rudolf/Stothart, Herbert The Donkey Serenade copyright 1937 Voice & Piano Published Harmonica part n.d. Transcription, MS. 1 copy Gershwin, George American in Paris Piano Solo copyright 1929 Published with transposed MS. inserts Hasse, Johann A. Sonata for Flute & Piano Published with transposed MS. inserts n.d. Mozart, W. A. Rondo Alla Turca for piano Published n.d. Harmonica part MS. transcription, fragment? Panofka, E. Tarantella for violin & piano n.d. Published with transposed MS. inserts Ravel, Maurice Pavane Pour une Infante Defunte Published with n.d. Transposed MS. inserts Rzewski, F. Les Moutons de Panurge 1969 Duplicated MS. transcription Villa-Lobos, Heitor Little Train of the Caipira n.d.

(from Bachianus Brasilieras #2)

Harmonica part MS. transcription and title page Sentimental Melody (voice & piano?) 1958 Duplicated MS.