Joseph Gurt papers 010.JG

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1 Joseph Gurt papers 010.JG Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Searls This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit December 05, 2012 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 November 15 Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan,

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical Note... 4 Scope and Contents... 4 Administrative Information...4 Controlled Access Headings...5 Collection Inventory... 6 Career and Legacy...6 Performance Recordings Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository Eastern Michigan University Archives Creator Gurt, Joseph Title Joseph Gurt papers Date [inclusive] Extent 1.6 Linear feet 4 archive boxes Language English Abstract Joseph Gurt was an associate professor of music at Eastern Michigan University from 1967 to Gurt is an accomplished pianist receiving both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Julliard School of Music. His papers consist primarily of concert programs, special performances, and performance recordings. The papers are arranged alphabetically. Records date from 1967 to Preferred Citation note Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives. - Page 3 -

4 Biographical Note Joseph Gurt was an Associate Professor of Music at Eastern Michigan University from 1967 to Before beginning his teaching career, Gurt received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Julliard School of Music in 1958 and 1959 respectively. Gurt was a skilled vocalist, but his main instrument of study was the piano. He taught private lessons at 92nd Street Y Music School in New York City. At Eastern Michigan University Gurt taught piano lessons, instrumental accompaniment and worked with vocalists as their private accompanists. Gurt performed in several locations off campus including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and with his own group Jelinek-Gurt Duo, which featured cello and piano. Scope and Contents The Joseph Gurt Papers contains biographical information, concert programs, clippings, and several performance recordings. The collection is arranged alphabetically and is divided into two series. Records date from 1967 to The two series that are included in the collection are: Career and Legacy, and Performance Recordings. The Career and Legacy series contains two subseries of concert programs and special performances. Administrative Information Publication Information Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 November 15 Conditions Governing Access note Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives. - Page 4 -

5 Controlled Access Headings Subject(s) Eastern Michigan University Music trade. Music--Instruction and study. - Page 5 -

6 Career and Legacy Collection Inventory Career and Legacy Biography 1 1 Clippings 1 2 Concert Programs Page 6 -

7 Concert Programs Undated - Page 7 -

8 Special Performances 1 7 Flyers and Brochures 1974, News Releases Photographs 1 10 Special Performances Brunch with Bach Page 8 -

9 Special Performances 1 11 Dearborn Bach Festival Dorothy Taubam Insitute of Piano-Amhearst Music Festival Jelink-Gurt Duo Lyric Chamber Ensemble Page 9 -

10 Performance Recordings 1 15 Michigan Bach Festival Morning Musicale Series Plymouth Symphony 1987, Performance Recordings 1969-Eastern Michigan Trio Page 10 -

11 Performance Recordings ( ) Eastern Michigan Trio 1972 ( ) A Chamber Music Concert 1974 ( ) Edna Golandsky Piano Recital 1974 ( ) Chamber Music Recital Page 11 -

12 Performance Recordings ( ) The Jelinek-Gurt Duo ( ) Master Class with Edna Golandsky ( ) Music Lecture ( ) ( ) Page 12 -

13 Performance Recordings 1980-Lecture and Piano Demonstration 1980 ( ) Page 13 -