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ODU Diehn Composers Room Collection
189 Diehn Fine & Performing Arts Center1339 49th St.
Norfolk, VA 23529
Telephone: 757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu
URL: https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections
Jessica Mirasol
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restrictions.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
Source of Acquisition
The Diehn Composers Room Events Team
Method of Acquisition
These materials were received as a part of the regular record keeping system of the Diehn Composers Room Event Team.
Accruals and Additions
Additions are made regularly as events are hosted in the Diehn Composers Room.
Biographical or Historical Information
The Diehn Composers Room (DCR) was opened in 1994 as a music library; it is home to the Old Dominion University Libraries score and recording collections. It is divided into two separate spaces: a quiet study room, called the reading room, and a work space, called the listening room. In addition to its study purposes, the DCR is host to several events throughout the year.
Note written by Jessica Mirasol
Scope and Contents
This collection contains records related to events hosted by the Diehn Composers Room at Old Dominion University.
Arrangement Note
Materials are arranged chronologically by event.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Hampton Roads (Va. : Region)
- Music--United States--20th century
- Norfolk (Va.)
- Old Dominion University
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Hampton Roads (Va. : Region)
- Norfolk (Va.)
Container List
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: Diehn Composers Room Opening1997 December 19Scope and Contents
This folder contains: Photographic negatives, a program, an invitation, an Old Dominion University newspaper clipping.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Diehn Composers Room Opening, 1997 December 19, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: Diehn Composers Room Seminar on Collections1998 March 25Scope and Contents
This folder contains: 2 cassette tapes, a keepsake, handwritten notes, Diehn Composers Room Proposal, and a meeting folder.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Diehn Composers Room Seminar on Collections, 1998 March 25, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Vernon Perdue Davis Exhibit Opening1999 February 7Scope and Contents
This folder contains: an invitation, a keepsake, and a program.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Vernon Perdue Davis Exhibit Opening, 1999 February 7, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: From Exposition to Development: The Legacy of Compoers at Hampton University1999 September 19Scope and Contents
This folder contains: a program, an invitation, a keepsake, a cassette recording, and two DAT tapes.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, From Exposition to Development: The Legacy of Compoers at Hampton University, 1999 September 19, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5 Folder 5
Folder 5: A Concert of Selected Works by Adolphus Hailstork2000 FebruaryScope and Contents
This folder contains: a zip disk, two CDs, and one VHS recording.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, A Concert of Selected Works by Adolphus Hailstork, 2000 February, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6 Folder 6
Folder 6: A Concert of Selected Works by Adolphus Hailstork2000 February 13Scope and Contents
This folder contains: a program, a keepsake, newspaper clippings, posters, 2 DAT tapes, and 3 cassette recordings
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 6, A Concert of Selected Works by Adolphus Hailstork, 2000 February 13, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7 Folder 7
Folder 7: Society of Composers, Inc. Conference Concert2001 JanuaryScope and Contents
This folder contains: programs, a list of scores submitted, annual conference proceedings, a conference folder, a keepsake, and 3 CDs.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 7, Society of Composers, Inc. Conference Concert, 2001 January, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: Society of Composers, Inc. Conference and Concert2001 JanuaryScope and Contents
This folder contains: 3 CDs, and 2 DAT tapes.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 1, Society of Composers, Inc. Conference and Concert, 2001 January, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: Society of Composers, Inc. Conference2001 JanuaryScope and Contents
This folder contains: 2 DAT tapes, and 2 Cassette recordings.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 2, Society of Composers, Inc. Conference, 2001 January, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Society of Composers, Inc. Conference2001 JanuaryScope and Contents
This folder contains: 5 cassette recordings.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 3, Society of Composers, Inc. Conference, 2001 January, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: Exhibit Opening and Concert: Allan Blank and the Creative Process2001 April 26Scope and Contents
This folder contains: an invitation, a program, a keepsake, a brochure, and a CD,
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 4, Exhibit Opening and Concert: Allan Blank and the Creative Process, 2001 April 26, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5 Folder 5
Folder 5: Exhibit Opening and Concert: Evening Chamber Music with Adolphus Hailstork2002 May 1Scope and Contents
This folder contains: an invitation, and a flyer.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 5, Exhibit Opening and Concert: Evening Chamber Music with Adolphus Hailstork, 2002 May 1, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6 Folder 6
Folder 6: Music and Moving Image: A Conversation with Philip Glass2003 April 27Scope and Contents
This folder contains: an invitation, a thank you note, a CD, 4 letters, 2 newspaper clippings, and a press release.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 6, Music and Moving Image: A Conversation with Philip Glass, 2003 April 27, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7 Folder 7
Folder 7: A Representation of the New Music Performance Collection2003 June 8Scope and Contents
This folder contains: a program, 5 letters, a flyer, the publicity statement, and 2 CDs.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 7, A Representation of the New Music Performance Collection, 2003 June 8, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8 Folder 8
Folder 8: Chen Yi: Mozart and More2004 April 28Scope and Contents
This folder contains: a copy of the guest book, a newspaper clipping, 2 photographs, a photograph CD, 2 Virginia Arts Festival brochures, 2 CDs, and 2 scores.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 8, Chen Yi: Mozart and More, 2004 April 28, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: A Taste of Comtemporary Music2005 March 29Scope and Contents
This folder contains: a guest list, a program, a flyer, and an invitation,
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 1, A Taste of Comtemporary Music, 2005 March 29, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: Virginia Arts2005Scope and Contents
Materials include: 2 photo CDs, a publicity statement, photographs, brochures, an invitation, and a guest list.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 2, Virginia Arts, 2005, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Hailstork Reception2005 November 16Scope and Contents
Materials include: a budget, timeline, supply request, catering request, an article, a publicity statement, and an RSVP list.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 3, Hailstork Reception, 2005 November 16, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: Virginia Arts2006Scope and Contents
Materials include web printouts, a photo CD, publicity statements, a program, tickets, an invitation, and a guest list.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 4, Virginia Arts, 2006, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 5 Folder 5
Folder 5: Jazz in the Afternoon2006 March 23Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, program, guest list, flyer, and publicity statements.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 5, Jazz in the Afternoon, 2006 March 23, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 6 Folder 6
Folder 6: Women in Jazz2006Scope and Contents
Materials include web printouts and publicity statements.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 6, Women in Jazz, 2006, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 7 Folder 7
Folder 7: The Art and Business of Composition2006Scope and Contents
Materials include a publicity statement.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 7, The Art and Business of Composition, 2006, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 8 Folder 8
Folder 8: Marian McPartland Reception2006 October 30Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, program, flyer, guest list, and RSVP list.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 8, Marian McPartland Reception, 2006 October 30, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 9 Folder 9
Folder 9: Allan Blank Exhibit2007Scope and Contents
Materials include publicity and a newspaper article.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 9, Allan Blank Exhibit, 2007, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 10 Folder 10
Folder 10: Music Publishers Association Paul Revere Awards Exhibit2007Scope and Contents
Materials include a publicity statement.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 10, Music Publishers Association Paul Revere Awards Exhibit, 2007, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 11 Folder 11
Folder 11: Virginia Arts2007 MayScope and Contents
Materials include: a photograph CD, a CD of the exhibit poster, an invitation, programs, publicity, and the guest list
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 11, Virginia Arts, 2007 May, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 12 Folder 12
Folder 12: New Music for a New Century2007 March 15Scope and Contents
Materials include a photo CD, guest list, program, invitation, flyer, publicity, and a newspaper article.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 12, New Music for a New Century, 2007 March 15, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 13 Folder 13
Folder 13: CREO Reception2007 February 26Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, guest list, and publicity.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 13, CREO Reception, 2007 February 26, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 14 Folder 14
Folder 14: Subito Innovations2008 March 6Scope and Contents
Materials include a publicity statement, program, set-up instructions, flyer, and invitation list.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 14, Subito Innovations, 2008 March 6, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 15 Folder 15
Folder 15: John Duffy Institute Reception2008 May 14Scope and Contents
Materials include guest lists, catering requests, publicity statements, and notes.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 15, John Duffy Institute Reception, 2008 May 14, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 16 Folder 16
Folder 16: Incidentally Speaking: Music for Film, Theatre, and Dance2009 March 26Scope and Contents
Materials include a program, timeline, and flyer.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 16, Incidentally Speaking: Music for Film, Theatre, and Dance, 2009 March 26, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 17 Folder 17
Folder 17: John Duffy Composers Institute Reception2009 MayScope and Contents
Materials include programs, ambient music CD, food counts, budget, and publicity.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 17, John Duffy Composers Institute Reception, 2009 May, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 18 Folder 18
Folder 18: Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Psycho2009 October 26Scope and Contents
Materials include presentation DVD, timeline, catering request, publicity, flyer, and a newspaper article.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 18, Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Psycho, 2009 October 26, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 19 Folder 19
Folder 19: December Jazz2009 December 3Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, ambient music CDs, program, timeline, catering request, and publicity.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 19, December Jazz, 2009 December 3, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 20 Folder 20
Folder 20: Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: A Beautiful Mind2010 April 27Scope and Contents
Materials include a invitation, flyer, timeline, and catering request.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 20, Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: A Beautiful Mind, 2010 April 27, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 21 Folder 21
Folder 21: John Duffy Composers Institute Reception2010 May 25Scope and Contents
Materials include a timeline, publicity, food counts, invitation, catering request, flower order, and invoice for photos.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 21, John Duffy Composers Institute Reception, 2010 May 25, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 1 Folder 1
Folder 1: Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Lion King2010 October 26Scope and Contents
Materials include a catering request, guest list, publicity, and flyer.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 1, Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Lion King, 2010 October 26, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 2 Folder 2
Folder 2: The Greening of Diehn2011 March 17Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, publicity, flyer, catering invoice, guest list, and wrap-up.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 2, The Greening of Diehn, 2011 March 17, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 3 Folder 3
Folder 3: Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Play Shostakovich No. 42011 April 26Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, flyer, catering request, budget, publicity, and guest list.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 3, Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Play Shostakovich No. 4, 2011 April 26, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 4 Folder 4
Folder 4: John Duffy Composers Institute Reception2011 June 1Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, catering request, guest list, and publicity.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 4, John Duffy Composers Institute Reception, 2011 June 1, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 5 Folder 5
Folder 5: Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Paul Bowles2012 October 4Scope and Contents
Materials include an invitation, flyer, and publicity.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 5, Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Paul Bowles, 2012 October 4, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 6 Folder 6
Folder 6: Monarchs Made Merry: Brass in the Archive2011 December 8Scope and Contents
Materials include a program, publicity, and flyer.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 6, Monarchs Made Merry: Brass in the Archive, 2011 December 8, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 7 Folder 7
Folder 7: Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Sarah Vaughan and Allison Saar2012 April 19Scope and Contents
Materials include lecture notes, catering request, publicity statement, and flyer.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 7, Movie Night at the Diehn Composers Room: Sarah Vaughan and Allison Saar, 2012 April 19, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 8 Folder 8
Folder 8: John Duffy Composers Institute Reception2012 May 23Scope and Contents
Materials include a brochure, invitation, and publicity statement.
Preferred Citation[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 8, John Duffy Composers Institute Reception, 2012 May 23, Diehn Composers Room Events Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.