Pilot Class, 1966-2007
This sub-series contains documentation about the first class of American children to receive musical instruction according to the Kodály concept. Led by Denise Bacon at the Dana School of Music, the Pilot Class traveled to Hungary for a cultural exchange tour in 1970. Materials in this subseries include descriptions of class activities, musical materials, correspondence, itineraries, and production notes for the film Let’s Sing Together, which documented the class trip to Hungary. Files are mostly in original order.
Dates
- 1966-2007
Restrictions
Files regarding some KCA faculty and students in series 5 are restricted due to sensitive personal information; see the subseries descriptions for more detail. A few other files detailing personnel action are held in a restricted box until 2040. All other records are open for research use.
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Bacon, Denise (Person)
Library Details
Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library
University of Maryland Libraries
8270 Alumni Drive
College Park MD 20742 United States
scpa@umd.edu