William Fitch
Scope and Contents
The final series of Recordings and Sheet Music includes recording of several concerts and performances at Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State Normal College that includes Concert Winds and Glee Club, Eastern Michigan University Madrigals, guest artists, poetry series, Symphonic Band, and Ypsilanti Normal Choir. The sheet music in this collection was either composed by faculty, staff or alumni and/or has a specific connection to the University such as the fight song.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 2016
Creator
- From the Collection: Eastern Michigan University (Organization)
- From the Collection: Hause, James B. (Other, Person)
- From the Collection: Michigan State Normal College (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Fitch, a native of Kansas, received his Master of Music degree and Doctorate from the University of Michigan. He joined the faculty of the Michigan State Normal College (EMU) in 1944 where he conducted the EMU band andCollege/Civic Orchestra. Dr. Fitch conducted the Ann Arbor Symphony 1961-63, and was coordinator of the All-State division at the National Music Camp at Interlochen for nine summers.
Fitch dies March 17, 2000 at the age of 86.
Extent
From the Collection: 76.2 Linear Feet (23 record center cartons, 13 archive boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 2 reel to reel boxes, 2 tape boxes, 1 vinyl box, 6 cassette boxes, 3 RPM boxes, 14 oversize folders, 5 objects)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673
lib_archives@emich.edu