Fellowship of Australian Composers records, 1971-2005

MLMSS 10580

fonds

1971-2005

Textual Records, Manuscript Notated Music, Notated Music, Musical Sound Recordings, Nonmusical Sound Recordings

923632

2.25 metres of textual material (15 boxes) - Manuscripts

The Fellowship of Australian Composers was established in 1959 as the representative voice and support group of composers throughout Australia. Its membership is open to all those who have proved themselves to be competent and serious composers by having their works broadcast or recorded, or approved by a representative panel of composers.

The Fellowship plays an important part in all matters concerning Australian composition,
supporting and acting for composers in such practical ways as copyright, commissioning fees, contracts, quotas of Australian music on the radio, lobbying, promotion of members works, CD projects of Australian music, and advisory body to performing organisations on Australian music.

It has constantly drawn the attention of the government and the music industries
to the importance of Australian music to the national image, and the needs of those who write it.

Reference:
Fellowship of Australian Composers Website. http://www.fellowshipofaustraliancomposers.com/ (accessed April 14, 2011)

A detailed guide to the collection compiled by Peter Orlovich is located in Box 1.

BOX 1
Minutes of the FAC including Minutes of the Proceedings of the Executive Committee, General Meetings, Extraordinary General meetings and Annual General Meetings, 1972-1981

BOX 2
Ordinary and Annual General Meeting Papers, including Correspondence of the President and Honorary Secretary, Reports and related Documents, 1972-1974, including Notices, Agendas & Summaries of Meetings of the Australian Copyright Council attended by Dorothy Dodd, 1971-1972

BOX 3
Ordinary and Annual General Meeting Papers, including Correspondence of the President and Honorary Secretary, Reports and related Documents, 1975-1977, including Notices, Agendas & Summaries of Meetings of the Australian Copyright Council attended by Dorothy Dodd, 1975-1977

BOX 4
Ordinary and Annual General Meeting Papers, including Correspondence of the President and Honorary Secretary, Reports and related Documents, 1978-1980, including Notices, Agendas & Summaries of Meetings of the Australian Copyright Council attended by Dorothy Dodd, 1978-1980

BOX 5
Administrative Correspondence of the President and Honorary Secretary, reports and related documents, including Notices, Agendas & loose copies of Executive Committee and Annual General Meeting Minutes, 1989-2005

BOX 6
Correspondence files of Eric Gross, President. Filed alphabetically by correspondent, 1971-1973

Financial records, 1987-2004

BOX 7
Ordinary and Annual General Meeting Papers, including Correspondence of the President and Honorary Secretary, reports and related documents, including Bulletins and Chairman’s Notes of the Australian Copyright Council, 1985; 1987-1992

Spare FAC Minutes, 1997-1999

International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) (Australian Section & NSW Branch)
Circular Correspondence, Minutes, Serials, etc., 1982-1983; 1987-1992 (1 Folder)

BOX 8
Serials and Reports mainly of Asian Composers’ League Conferences and Festivals, 1971-1997
Conference Proceedings & Seminar Papers, 1971-1986

BOX 9
Published journals, newsletters, concert programs, 1974-1996
The Australian Composer and FAC Journal, 1991-1999
FAC Newsletters, 1991-1999

BOX 10
Correspondence relating to the attendance of FAC delegates to the Asian Composers’ League Conferences, 1972-1974

Register of Outward Letters, 1972-1973; 1976

BOXES 10-12
Music scores submitted by FAC Members in response to calls for scores for selection for inclusion in compact discs and accompanying applications for membership.
Including music scores recorded by Yvonne Lau on the 'First Light' Compact Disc – 'First Light: A disc of Australian solo piano music suitable for senior secondary performance'

BOXES 13-14
The Australian Composer: Newsletter of the Fellowship of Australian Composers, 1971-1988

BOX 15
Compact Disk [Set of 3]; 'A Tribute To Miriam Hyde, 1913 - 2005'
2MBS FM 102.5: Julie Simonds - Presenter, recorded 2005

Miscellaneous papers and documents of the Fellowship of Australian Composers, including financial records, 1976-2005

Copyright restrictions may apply:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy copyright holder

A detailed Guide for this collection is available from the Manuscripts Section.