Charles Coleman Papers, 1929-1991
Finding aid prepared by Allison Bohm.
Summary Information
Repository
Indiana University, Archives of African American Music and Culture
(AAAMC)
Smith Research Center, Rooms 180-181
2805 E. 10th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408-2601
Phone: 812-855-8547
Fax: 812-856-0333
Email: aaamc@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~aaamc
Creator
Coleman,
Charles
TitleCharles Coleman Papers, 1929-1991
Collection No.
SC
9
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 document case)
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of printed and
manuscript scores of music by Charles Coleman, including sacred and secular choral works, as well as ephemeral materials
related to the composer.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research. Advance notice of your visit is highly
recommended to ensure that requested materials will be ready for use upon your
arrival. Contact the AAAMC staff for more details.
Biographical Note
Charles DeWitt Coleman, Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 29, 1929. He was
the founder and director of the Coleman Studio of Music, later known as the
Northwestern School of Music, and a member of the Artists Bureau of the National
Assocation of Negro Musicians. Coleman was a pupil of Robert Nolan at the Robert
Nolan School of Music, August Maekelberghe, Robert Cato, and Virgil Fox, and
received his Bachelor of Music degree from Wayne State University in 1954. He later
studied with reknowned organist and composer Marcel Dupre from Paris, France and
European piano pedagogy and organ with Lode Van Dessel of the Palestrina Institute.
He conducted at many schools in the Detroit Public School System, as well as various
church ensembles of various ages and faiths, and was awarded the degree A.A.G.O. by
the American Guild of Organists in 1955.
Arrangement
Series 1: Manuscript Scores
Series 2: Printed Scores
Series 3: Ephemera
Scope and Content Note
The bulk of the collection is made up of manuscript scores of works by Coleman, as
well as printed scores of some of his music. Materials are individually sleeved in
clear plastic with title printed on label. Works are arranged alphabetically within
series.
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Indexing Terms
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
IUCAT, the IU Libraries'
online catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by
searching the catalog using these terms.
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Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by Ronald F. Coleman in 1998.
Usage Restrictions
All requests for copying and publishing materials must be submitted in writing to
the Archives of African American Music and Culture. Some publication requests
may also require the written permission of the interviewer, interviewees, and/or
performers.
Preferred Citation
Coleman, Charles, 1929-1991, SC 9, Archives of African American Music and
Culture, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Processing InformationProcessed by Allison Bohm.
Completed in 2015.
Collection Inventory
Series:
1. Manuscript Scores,1944-1963.
23 works, 24 manuscript scores.
Box 1
Folder 1
African Dance / [by Charles Coleman],
1 ms. condensed score (2 pages) ; 31 cm. Holograph sketch, in
pencil.
Box 1
Folder 1
American Dance No. 1 [for piano] / [by] Chas. D. Coleman,
1944.
1 ms. score (3 pages) ; 28 cm. Holograph, in
ink.
Note
Markings in red pencil, including
deletion of word “American” in title.
Box 1
Folder 1
Go Down Moses [for mixed voices] / by Coleman, 1952.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 31 cm. Holograph, in
ink.
Box 1
Folder 1
Hear Our Prayer ; Te Deum [for mixed voices], 1951.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 31 cm. Holograph, in
ink.
Box 1
Folder 1
John Kennedy [for mixed voices and piano] / words and music by
Charles Coleman (two copies), 1963.
2 ms. scores (10 pages each) ; 28 cm. Holograph in ink,
photoreproduction of holograph.
Box 1
Folder 2
Kyrie Eleison [for solo voices or chorus (SAB) and piano] / C.
Coleman.
1 ms. score (4 pages) ; 29 cm. Holograph sketch, in ink
and pencil.
Note
On title page: “Music 301.”
Box 1
Folder 2
Lead Kindly Light [for mixed voices] / [arranged by?] Charles
Coleman.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 31 cm. Holograph, in
ink.
Note
On title page: John Newman,
1801-1890.
Box 1
Folder 2
The Lord’s Prayer [for mixed voices] / [by] C. D. Coleman,
[19]55.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 33 cm. Holograph, in ink [may be
photoreproduction].
Note
At bottom of page: To the
Excelsior Choir of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Box 1
Folder 2
Minuet [for piano] / [by] Chas. D. Coleman, 1944.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 29 cm. Negative
photoreproduction.
Note
At top of title page: Dedicated
to the Progressive Miss Gloria Taylor.
Box 1
Folder 2
Mu Delta Mu [for solo? voice and piano] / [by] Charles D.
Coleman, 1946.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 28 cm. Holograph sketch, in ink and
pencil.
Note
At top of title page: Sept. 20,
1946.
Box 1
Folder 2
Nocturne [for piano] / [by Charles Coleman].
1 ms. score (2 pages) ; 27 cm. Holograph, in
pencil.
Box 1
Folder 3
The 100th Psalm [for chorus (SATB) and organ] / [by] C.
Coleman.
1 ms. score (8 pages) ; 31 cm. Holograph, in
ink.
Box 1
Folder 3
Prelude to Life [for unspecified treble instrument and piano or
organ] / [by Charles Coleman].
1 ms. score (2 pages) ; 28 cm. Holograph, in pencil.
Note
Title added in green ink. At end:
Aug. 4.
Box 1
Folder 3
Practice [for piano] / [by Charles Coleman].
1 ms. score (2 pages) ; 27 cm. Holograph sketch, in
pencil.
Box 1
Folder 3
Rise Up O Men of God [arr. for mixed voices and piano] / [by]
Charles Coleman.
1 ms. score (6 pages) ; 28 cm. Holograph, in ink.
Note
At top of title page: Wm.
[Merrill?]-1867.
Box 1
Folder 3
Show Me Thy Way [for mixed voices] / [by Charles] Coleman,
1951.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 34 cm. Holograph, in ink [may be
photoreproduction].
Box 1
Folder 4
Take Up Thy Cross “Wareham” [for high voice] / [by] C. Coleman,
1958.
1 ms. part (1 page) ; 29 cm. Holograph sketch, ink over
mimeograph copy.
Note
At bottom of page: "Oct. 19, 1958
/ Tabernacle Baptist Church / C. Coleman".
Box 1
Folder 4
Theme : Small Town USA ; Story Lady Theme: Orient [for piano] /
[arr.? by Charles Coleman].
1 ms. score (2 pages) ; 27 cm. Holograph, in pencil;
portions of titles added in ink.
Box 1
Folder 4
To Joyce [for piano] / [by] Chas. Coleman, 1943.
2 ms. scores (1 page each) ; 28 cm. Holograph, in ink, 1
negative photoreproduction.
Note
On verso: To Joyce composition
written 1943 Detroit dedicated to Miss Joyce Taylor By Charles D.
Coleman, composer.
Box 1
Folder 4
Tone Row [for piano].
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 28 cm. Holograph, in
pencil.
Note
Notes about various composers on
verso.
Box 1
Folder 4
Two Part Invention Music [for piano] / [by?] C.
Coleman.
1 ms. score (4 pages) ; 28 cm. Holograph, in
ink.
Box 1
Folder 4
[Untitled excerpt, for mixed high voices] / [by Charles Coleman],
1956.
1 ms. score (1 page) ; 31 cm. Holograph, in
ink.
Note
Page is numbered as pg. 2.
At end
of score: For the Tabernacle Women’s Chorus / April 13th 1956 /
Detroit, Mich.
Box 1
Folder 4
Violin Duo [for 2 violins] / [by] C. Coleman, 1957.
1 ms. score (6 pages) ; 31 cm. Holograph, in ink; leaf 4
is photoreproduction.
Note
At end of score: Chares [sic]
Coleman, Jan. 1957 / University of Michigan.
Series:
2. Printed Scores, 1964-1986.
11 works, 18 printed scores.
Box 1
Folder 5
Alleluia / Charles D. Coleman. Detroit: Northwestern School of
Music Press, 1976.
1 score (13 pages) ; octavo.
Note
For mixed voices (SATB) with
optional piano accompaniment.
Box 1
Folder 5
Be Thou Faithful Unto Death / Charles D. Coleman. Detroit:
Northwestern School of Music Press, 1986.
1 score (11 pages) ; octavo.
Note
For mixed voices (SSAATTBB) and
piano.
At head of title page: For the annual convention of
the N.A.N.M., Aug. 16-23, 1953 / Dr. Roscoe R. Polin, President /
First performance: Dett Choral Club of Indianapolis, Ind.
Box 1
Folder 5
Blest Be the Tie / Charles D. Coleman. Detroit: Northwestern
School of Music Press, 1977.
1 score (9 pages); octavo.
Note
For mixed voices and piano.
At head of title page: For the Detroit Public Library
Hackley Memorial Concert, March 10, 1958; First performance:
Excelsior Choir.
Box 1
Folder 5
The Christmas Song / Charles D. Coleman, Nov. ’49. Detroit:
Northwestern School of Music Press, 1985.
2 scores (7 pages each); octavo.
Note
For mixed voices (SATB); piano
accompaniment for rehearsal only.
Box 1
Folder 5
Impromptu / Charles Coleman. Detroit: Northwestern School of
Music Press, 1977.
4 scores (3 pages each); octavo.
Note
For organ, pedals alone.
Box 1
Folder 5
Let Us Break Bread: Communion Spiritual / arranged by Charles D.
Coleman. Detroit: Northwestern School of Music Press, 1976.
1 score (2 pages); octavo.
Note
For mixed voices (SATB).
Box 1
Folder 6
The Lord’s Prayer / Charles D. Coleman. Detroit: Northwestern
School of Music Press, 1964.
3 scores (4 pages each); octavo.
Note
For mixed voices (SATB) and
piano.
Box 1
Folder 6
O Perfect Love / Charles D. Coleman, and [words by?] Dorothy
Gurney. Detroit: Northwestern School of Music Press, 1977.
1 score (10 pages); octavo.
Note
For mixed voices and piano.
Top of title page: For Brazeal W. Dennard and his Bride
Murtis August 26th 1959.
Box 1
Folder 6
O Perfect Love / Charles D. Coleman and [words by?] Dorothy
Gurney. Detroit: Northwestern School of Music Press, [1977?]
1 score (3 pages); 32 cm.
Note
Pages 2 and 3 are missing.
Arranged for high voices and piano.
Box 1
Folder 6
Praise to the Lord / Charles Coleman ’74. Detroit: Northwestern
School of Music Press, 1977.
1 score (17 pages); octavo.
Note
Trumpet part on verso, page 17.
For 2 trumpets, mixed voices (SATB), and organ.
At head of
title page: For Brazeal Dennard and the North Western Hi Choir.
Box 1
Folder 6
Seeking for That City / arranged by Charles Coleman. Detroit:
Northwestern School of Music Press, 1977.
1 score (5 pages); octavo.
Note
For soprano solo, mixed voices,
and piano.
Box 1
Folder 6
Sonata No. 1: for organ / Charles D. Coleman. Detroit:
Northwestern School of Music Press, 1979.
1 score (18 pages); octavo.
Note
At head of title page: Dedicated
to Dr. Eugene Hancock.
Series:
3. Ephemera, undated.
Box 1
Folder 7
Ephemeral Materials, undated.
1 photograph in color, Northwestern School of Music, Dance and
Drama brochure, biographical materials, Violin Duo program notes
(1957).
