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Conversation w/ Steve Reich & Richard Wilson

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Poughkeepsie, New York, 2009 February 1

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In an interview with Richard Wilson, Steve Reich discusses his musical beginnings and influences, his early career, the origins of his "phasing" technique, and the works "It's gonna rain" and "Four organs". This interview was the 9th session of Modfest 2009

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Department of Music, oral history, [interview with] Blanca Uribe, 5/12/06

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Poughkeepsie, New York, 2006 May 12

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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Blanca Uribe discusses her professional background and her time as a member of the faculty of the Department of Music at Vassar College, including Vassar's transition from a women's college to a coeducational college

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Night Owls interview, 4-1-92

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1992 April1

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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Susanne E. Tedeschi, Vassar College Class of 1992, discusses The Night Owls, an a cappella group at Vassar College. She touches on the audition process, the composition of the group and its officers, repertoire, rehearsal and performances, and funding

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[Conversation between Steve Reich and Richard Wilson, Modfest 2009:9, February 1, 2009]

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Poughkeepsie, New York, 2009 February 1
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In an interview with Richard Wilson, Steve Reich discusses his musical beginnings and influences, his early career, the origins of his "phasing" technique, and the works "It's gonna rain" and "Four organs"

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[Interview with Anton Vishio, 5/17/07]

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Poughkeepsie, New York, 2007 May 17
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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Anton Vishio discusses his professional background and his time as a member of the faculty of the Department of Music at Vassar College

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[Interview with Bathia Churgin]

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New York, New York, 2006 November 15
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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Bathia Churgin discusses her professional life, beginning with her student life and focusing on her time as a member of the faculty of the Department of Music at Vassar College and later on the faculty of Bar-Ilan University. She also talks about the beginnings of

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[Interview with Earl Wilson Groves, March 26, 2007]

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Fort Myers, Florida, 2007 March 26
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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Earl W. Groves discusses his professional background and his time as a member of the faculty of the Department of Music at Vassar College, including Vassar's transition from a women's college to a coeducational college

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[Interview with Huguette van Ackere]

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2006 October 26

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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Huguette Van Ackere discusses her professional background and her time as an accompanist and piano teacher in the Department of Music at Vassar College

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[Interview with Kathleen Funk Pearson, March 27, 2007]

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Fort Myers, Florida, [2007]

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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Kathleen Funk Pearson discusses her professional background and experiences as an organist, her time as a member of the faculty of the Department of Music at Vassar College, and her husband Don Pearson's career at Vassar

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[Interview with Robert Middleton, July 8, 2007]

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Shelburne, Vermont, 2007 July8

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In an interview with Sarah Canino, Robert Middleton discusses his professional background and his time as a member of the faculty of the Department of Music at Vassar College, including Vassar's transition from a women's college to a coeducational college

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