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Denver Symphony Orchestra

 Organization

Biography

The Denver Symphony Orchestra became an all professional orchestra in 1945. Saul Caston came from the PHiladelphia to be the conductor and music director. The same year, the Denver Symphony Guild was established. Bess Laderman, wife of Rabbi Manual Laderman, was a long-time member of the Guild and president in 1969. The Colorado Symphony was established in 1989 as successor to the Denver Symphony Orchestra. The Denver Symphony Association filed for bankruptcy in May 1989 and cancelled the rest of the season. Earlier name was Civic Symphony Orchestra (Denver, Colo.).

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Family Concerts, 1950-1969

 File
Identifier: B430.02.0001.0017
Abstract

The file contains notes, programs, flyers, correspondence and reports on the Family Concerts of the Denver Symphony Orchestra.

Dates: 1950-1969
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B430, Bess Laderman Papers / Denver Symphony Guild / Box 1

Fundraising, 1969-1974

 File
Identifier: B430.02.0001.0015
Abstract

File contains lists, notes, and correspondence related to fundraising.

Dates: 1969-1974
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B430, Bess Laderman Papers / Denver Symphony Guild / Box 1

Fundraising Events, 1965-1989

 File
Identifier: B430.02.0001.0014
Abstract

File contains concert programs, invitations, correspendence on the Debutante Ball and the Bargains Baroque.

Dates: 1965-1989
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B430, Bess Laderman Papers / Denver Symphony Guild / Box 1

Larry Crittendon for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-crittendon
Abstract Larry Crittendon reflects on his childhood in Denver, Colorado, his work with the Rio Grande Railroad for 48 years, his time studying music at the Denver Conservatory of Music, and playing piano, bassoon and celesta with the Denver Symphony. Discusses his father's experiences as Molly Brown's (Margaret Tobin Brown) butcher. Reminisces about the early nickelodeon movie theaters and silent films and watching Halley's comet in 1910. Discusses the Great Depression and the effects it had on...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / University of Colorado Denver

Marvin Feinsmith, 1979

 File
Identifier: B111.03.0003.0011
Abstract

Marvin Feinsmith is a Denver composer and bassoonist who has worked with a number of notable orchestras, including the Denver Symphony Orchestra. Feinsmith, originally from New York City, graduated Yeshiva Rabbi Israel Salanter of the Bronx, and went on to earn a Masters Degree from the Julliard and Manhattan Schools of Music.

Dates: 1979
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B111, Beck Archives Biographical Materials Collection / Series 3, D-F / Box 3

Saul Caston, circa 1950-1970

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Identifier: B111.02.0002.0003
Abstract Saul Caston (1901-1970) was a renowned musician and conductor, and is credited with building the Denver Symphony Orchestra (now Colorado Symphony Orchestra) into an outstanding professional orchestra worthy of national recognition. After moving to Colorado from his home in Pennsylvania, Caston became the Musical and Conductor of the Denver Symphony in 1945, and held the position until 1964. Caston was also very active in the Denver community, and was noted for his work in education and...
Dates: circa 1950-1970
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B111, Beck Archives Biographical Materials Collection / Series 2, C / Box 2

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 10, 1955 October 28

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Identifier: clarion_v032i10_19551028
Abstract

Possible new Bizad Union. Homecoming schedule listed. Bookstore move vetoed by Board of Governors. A Pumpkin and a Princess – Image showing Ann Throgrim posing with a pumpkin. Combo to play for school show. Denver Symphony to perform with Choir in Daniel Moe’s “The Coventry Nativity". Polls open for class elections on October 28, 1955.

Dates: 1955 October 28
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 32

The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 82, 1972 May 8

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Identifier: clarion_v076i82_19720508
Abstract

Pages 1-6 missing. Page 7 has a picture of two individuals wearing Greek Letters. Page 8 discusses the Denver Symphony Orchestra in-residence Program at DU.

Dates: 1972 May 8
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 76

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