Harold T. Brasch score collection
Collection
0402-SCPA
Harold T. Brasch (1916-1984) was an American euphonist and educator. The Harold T. Brasch score collection covers the period from 1884-1995; the bulk of the materials date from 1910-1960. The collection contains scores and a few professional papers related to Brasch’s work as a soloist, teacher, and clinician.
Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please make an appointment with the curator via phone: 301 405 9220 or email: scpa@umd.edu.
10.25 Linear Feet
The Harold T. Brasch Score Collection covers the period from 1884-1995; the bulk of the materials date from 1910-1960. The collection contains scores and a few professional papers related to Brasch’s work as a soloist, teacher, and clinician.
Harold T. Brasch was born in San Pedro, California on October 7, 1916. At age 14, Brasch started musical training on the trumpet. After a year, his bandmaster advised him to switch to Euphonium and, as a high school student, soloed with college bands in Southern California. In 1938, Brasch joined the United States Navy Band in Washington D.C. As a member of the Navy Band, Brasch performed as a soloist on tours throughout the United States, Canada, and on radio broadcasts. After 18 years in the band, Brasch retired in 1956. During his retirement, Brasch continued to travel as a clinician, soloist, and teacher. He died on November 1, 1984.
This collection is organized into seven series.
Donated by Deanna Swoboda, president of the International Tube and Euphonium Association (ITEA), in 2012.
Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library