Bowling Green State University Bands collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-1262

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

In honor of the 2023 100th anniversary of the BGSU Marching Falcons, Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts, Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives, and Center for Archival Collections collaborated to create the Bowling Green State University Bands Collection. BGSU Bands Collection materials continue to be added to the collection, and include records transferred from the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts and University Advancement, as well as private donations. Collection materials include photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, audio and video recordings, compilation books, trophies and awards, helmets, a Band varsity letter, a color guard uniform, T-shirts, hats, and memorabilia, dating from 1935-2023. The over 25 cubic foot collection features the BGSU Marching Falcons, Concert Band, University Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Athletic Band.

Dates

Creation: 1935-2023

Extent

25.44 Cubic Feet

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The records are arranged in series, each series corresponding to a specific records transfer or donation. Subseries are arranged by record format. Series and subseries include:

Series 1: College of Musical Arts Initial Transfer, Spring 2023

Subseries 1: BGSU Band Performances--Visual Materials and Correspondence

Subseries 2: Falcon Marching Band: Plaques, Trophies, and Awards

Subseries 3: Falcon Marching Band Helmets

Subseries 4: Falcon Marching Band Marching Formations and Instructional Materials

Subseries 5: Falcon Marching Band DVD and CD Recordings

Subseries 5: Falcon Marching Band U-Matic Recordings and Announcer's Scripts

Subseries 6: Falcon Marching Band VHS Composite Tapes, Special Perfomances, and Promotional Film

Subseries 7: Falcon Marching Band VHS Individual Games Recordings

Subseries 8: BGSU Bands Special Performances Audio Cassette Recordings

Subseries 9: BGSU Bands Fall Performances Audio Cassette Recordings

Subseries 10: BGSU Bands Spring Performances Audio Cassette Recordings

Subseries 11: Oversized Materials

Series 2: University Advancement Initial Transfer, September 2023

Series 3: Richard Kondik Donation, October 2023

Series 4: College of Musical Arts Second Transfer, October 2023

Series 5: College of Musical Arts Third Transfer, November 2023

Series 6: College of Musical Arts Fourth Transfer, Office of the Dean, Janaury 2024

Series 7: College of Musical Arts Fifth Transfer, January 2024

Related Materials

The Center for Archival Collections has the following BGSU Bands-related materials: the UA-0016 College of Musical Arts records, which include Alumni Band, awards, curriculum, photographs, slides, programs, performances, Bowl Games, travel, and other records. Band images are available in the UA-0037 News Service Negatives and Contact Prints collection as well as the UA-0114 University Archives Photograph collection. The UA-0026B Athletics Department records: Cochrane Cunningham Archives includes one full and one partial marching band uniform, a marching band helmet, a band director jacket, photographs, slides, a poster, and vinyl records.

Band film, recordings, and programs are available at the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives in the following collections: College of Musical Arts Programs Digital Collection, Falcon Marching Band recordings, MUSIC-022 Falcon Marching Band Films, and MUSIC-003 College of Musical Arts Concert and Recital Programs

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Center for Archival Collections acquired the BGSU Bands collection in a series of records transfers and a donation from 2023-2024. The initial transfer of materials arrived from the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts via the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives in Spring 2023. Additional records and a donation arrived from the College of Musical Arts in September 2023, October 2023, and January 2024. An addition from University Advancement arrived in September 2023.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Zachary Bermudez, College of Musical Arts Graduate Student, 2022-2024. Early processing occurred at the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives before the initial College of Musical Arts transfer arrived at the Center for Archival Collections.