Object Details
Composer
Bloom, Rube, 1902-1976
Lyricist
Parish, Mitchell
Arranger
Hudson, Will
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
2 parts and an indefinite number of scores
I'm in a happy frame of mind is contained in one folder consisting of 1 two page conductor score in Ab Major concert, and 1 published three page piano vocal score, 1 one page piano conductor score, and 2 parts in C Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, other?).
Conductor score in Ab Major does not indicate instrumentation. Score appears incomplete. Piano vocal score lyrics begin "Life's a road I travelled merrily ...". Piano conductor score does not indicate instrumentation and appears incomplete. Score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin "I haven't got a dime, not a worry ...". Parts for 1 trumpet - 2; 1 trombone - 1. Parts incorporate a published arrangement. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: worn, stained.
Other Title
Happy frame of mind.
Publication
New York, NY, Mills Music Inc., 1938
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Bloom, Rube, 1902-1976
Lyricist
Parish, Mitchell
Arranger
Hudson, Will
See more items in
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I
Sponsor
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Extent
2 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
1 Item (manuscript, 32 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
Date
1938
Container
Box 160, Folder 11
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano conductor scores
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:
Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Genre/Form
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano conductor scores
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Collection Restrictions
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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