Object Details
Composer
Johnston, Arthur
Lyricist
Burke, Johnny
Arranger
Connell, Conny
Collection Creator
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Collection Citation
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
see also Subseries 1.3
22 parts and an indefinite number of scores
Pennies from heaven is contained in three folders consisting of 1 published three page piano vocal score, 1 four page piano conductor score and 18 parts in C Major concert, 1 part in Bb Major concert, and 1 four page short score and 3 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink and pencil -- in unidentified hands (DE, Whaley, Tizol, other?).
Folder A contains piano vocal score, part in Bb Major, and piano conductor score. Piano vocal score lyrics begin "A long time ago, a million years BC ...". Part in Bb Major for piano. Piano conductor score does not indicate instrumentation.
Folder B contains short score and parts in Eb Major. Short score indicates parts for sax, baritone, Wetz, Cooty, trombones, organ. Parts for 2 trumpets - Cooty, Rex; 1 trombone - Brown.
Folder C contains parts in C Major for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 3, tenor 2, tenor 4, baritone; 5 trumpets - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 4 trombones - 1, 2, 3, 4; bass; drums; guitar; piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
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General
A short score for an untitled piece is noted on the verso of the part in Folder A. 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, tape, brittle, worn.
Other Title
Pennies.
Topic
Music -- United States -- 20th century
Composer
Johnston, Arthur
Lyricist
Burke, Johnny
Arranger
Connell, Conny
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Duke Ellington Collection
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Sponsor
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Extent
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
5 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
18 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container
Box 269, Folder 2-4
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Copy scores
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano conductor scores
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
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
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano conductor scores
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Short scores
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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