Series II: Oversized Scores, 1971-1989

The Stephen Dankner Collection of Musical Works and Papers documents the life and work of award-winning contemporary composer Stephen Dankner. The documents in this collection range from Dankner’s early college years to his last years in New Orleans. The majority of the items in this collection are original holograph scores and parts by Dankner as well as sketches (rough-draft pencil outlines for pieces, usually incomplete), printed scores, and research notes. Correspondence includes letters to and from copyright agencies, friends, performers, publishing companies, record labels, recording studios, and teachers. The collection also contains concert programs, newspaper and electronic reviews, press releases, and photos. A large portion of the collection is dedicated to the creation and premiere by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra of Symphony No. 5: Odyssey of Faith (2001).