Box 1
Contains 79 Collections and/or Records:
KCA Early Beginnings, 1977-1996
Several chronologies, including one outlining the history of KCA from 1977 to 1995. Includes list of "Names you should know in the Kodaly movement."
Business Advisory Plan, 1977
KCA's First Brochure, 1977
Board of Trustees Meetings, 1977-1978
KCA formed in April 1977, but board minutes do not begin until September. Minutes describe attempts to reconcile with KMTI, perhaps even merge, but KMTI remained hostile.
Board of Trustees Meetings, 1979
Contains letter to board by DB justifying use of Hungarian master teachers (in reply to faculty criticism). Includes detailed annual report to trustees by DB describing growth and challenges, including KMTI's actions.
Board of Trustees Meetings, 1980
Includes summary of DB's trip to symposium on music ed for the handicapped.
Board of Trustees Meetings, 1981
Contains progress report on research at Landmark School by Lois Abeles. Includes brief summary of fundraiser at The Bakery. Continued focus on fundraising. Annual report not found.
Board of Trustees Meetings, 1982
Annual report shows KCA gradually finding financial footing. April 1982 paper describes plans for a KCA-affiliated network to expand teacher training.
Board of Trustees Meetings, 1983
September meeting includes beginning of long-range planning project. Description of fundraising strategy. Chronicle of relocation to new building and funding from Filene Foundation.