Object Details
Composer
Sherman, Richard M.
Sherman, Robert B.
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
see MARY POPPINS
14 parts and 1 score
Chim chim cher-ee is contained in one of four folders for "Mary Poppins" consisting of 1 published five page piano vocal score and 14 parts in c minor concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Items in 3 groupings -- (i) Piano vocal score. Lyrics begin "Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cheree! A sweep is as lucky ...". -- (ii) Parts for 1 reed - Jimmy (2). -- (iii) Parts for 4 reeds - alto 1, Rab, Paul, Carney; 4 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3; bass. -- Groupings i & iii 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: fair, worn, water spots, tape.
Other Title
Chim-chim.
Publication
Burbank, CA, Wonderland Music Company, 1963
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Sherman, Richard M.
Sherman, Robert B.
See more items in
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.4: C
Sponsor
Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
Biographical / Historical
Grouping ii from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 21.
Extent
13 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 28 cm.)
Date
1963
Container
Box 74 (Series 1), Folder 5-6
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
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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Record ID
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