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Jerome Gross and Bert Henry papers on the Schillinger System

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Jerome Gross and Bert Henry papers on the Schillinger System

This collection is comprised of materials documenting correspondence, coursework, and memorabilia produced and collected by Bert Henry and Dr. Jerome Gross, as students and proponents of the Schillinger System of Musical Composition (SSOMC). The Schillinger System of Musical Composition, was invented by Russian composer and theorist Joseph Schillinger. The system is modeled on mathematical processes and includes theories of rhythm, harmony, melody, counterpoint, form, and semantics.

The bulk of these papers consists of correspondence coursework undertaken by Dr. Jerome Gross under the direct tutelage of Joseph Schillinger, although not all lessons are accounted for here. Related materials include theory exercises by both Dr. Gross and Mr. Henry, clippings and pamphlets on the Schillinger method, and correspondence. Correspondence includes exchanges between Dr. Gross and the Schillingers regarding his progress, as well as Mr. Henry’s Schillinger-related educational ventures. The finding aid for this collection (BCA-006) is located here.

Series 1: Correspondence and Memorabilia

This series contains letters written to Schillinger from Jerome Gross and Bert Henry as well as ephemera related to the Schillinger System and Schillinger himself.

 
Correspondence
 
Publicity Materials
 
• Pamphlets and Flyers
 
• Published Articles and Clippings
Series 2: Schillinger Correspondence Course Lessons

These correspondence course lessons taught the areas of Theory of Melody, Special Theory of Harmony, The Correlation of Harmony and Melody, Theory of Counterpoint, and Theory of Orchestration.

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Lessons 65-84
         
Lessons 85-103
         
Lessons 130-147
         
Lessons 148-169
         
Lessons 170-185
         
Lessons 258-274
    
Series 3: Exercises

These are exercises completed by Jerome Gross in the following areas: Theory of Counterpoint, Art of the Fugue, and Theory of Orchestration.

    
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Series 4: Other materials

These are various notes and attempted exercises, both musical and mathematical.

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