Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers 1987-1989
MS 1990.42

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
Creator
Yasinitsky, Gregory W., 1953-
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers
ID
MS 1990.42
Date [inclusive]
1987-1989
Extent
1.5 Linear feet of shelf space, 1 Box
Location
(MASC STAFF USE) 2-2-1-5
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of scores and scripts related to the piece "The Appleville Musicians" by Greg Yasinitsky.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers, 1987-1989 (MS 1990.42)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

Gregory W. Yasinitsky, Regents Professor and Coordinator of Jazz Studies, earned degrees at the Eastman School of Music (DMA), San Francisco State University (MA, BM) and the College of San Mateo (AA). He served as Director of the School of Music from 2011 to 2018. Yasinitsky’s saxophone studies were with Ramon Ricker, Joe Henderson, Donald Caroll, James Matheson, and Jerry Vejmola. As a saxophonist, Yasinitsky has appeared with numerous distinguished artists including Lou Rawls, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Randy Brecker, Louie Bellson, Stan Getz, Lionel Hampton, Manhattan Transfer, Mel Torme, and Clark Terry. Additionally, Yasinitsky is principal saxophonist with the Spokane Symphony and has performed as a member of the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, and Oakland Symphony. He retired from WSU in 2022.

Source: https://music.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/greg-yasinitsky/

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of scores and scripts related to the musical composition "The Appleville Musicians" by Greg Yasinitsky. The collection is in two parts: part one consists of multiple final copies of the script for the performance, as well as an assortment of drafts. The second part is a concert score of the piece, handwritten in pencil.

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Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2022

https://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Accruals

The repository expects to receive additions to this collection.

Acquisition Information

Greg Yasinitsky donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1990 (MS 1990.42).

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Related Materials

Related Material

Preliminary Guide to the Gregory W. Yasinitsky Papers, 1972-2022 (MS 2022.10)

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Washington State University -- Faculty -- Archives

Personal Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Yasinitsky, Gregory W., 1953- -- Archives

Subject(s)

  • Music
  • Music
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Washington (State)

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