Kraft, Leo, 1922-2014

Scope and Contents

The Audio Recordings series consists of 11 cassettes and 2 magnetic tapes, including recordings of performances, rehearsals, compositions, and personal content. These recordings offer a deeper insight into Kouguell's musical career, collaborations with other Queens College musicians, and relationships with close family members.

Abstract

Leo Kraft (1922 – 2014) was an American composer, educator, and author born in Brooklyn, New York. He taught music theory and composition at the Queens College School of Music, to later become the Aaron Copland School of Music, from 1948 to 1989. He was a key member in developing the music theory curriculum. Kraft composed many works of chamber music, and he also contributed orchestral, piano, vocal, and electronic music to his oeuvre.

Scope and Contents

The Music Manuscripts series include manuscripts written by Kouguell's father Arkadie Kouguell, Leo Kraft, and other composers, some of who dedicated their works to Kouguell. The manuscripts include Alexander Kouguell's notes and compositions that he wrote himself.

Scope and Contents This series is comprised of personnel files on faculty in the school of music. These files include private, internal documents such as teaching evaluations and appointment letters. Also included are examples of faculty work, including publications authored by faculty or articles written about faculty work by outside sources. Personnel included as follows: Berkowitz, Sol (1946-2007); Brings, Allen (1963-2002); Brofsky, Howard (1967-1985); Burkhardt, Charles (1957-2000);...