Jonathan Leshnoff archives

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS-0022

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection represents the creative works of Jonathan Leshnoff, composer and Towson University faculty member. Works begin in 1987 and continue into the present. The materials consist largely of musical sketches, drafts, and scores. Other materials include correspondence, composition references, ephemera, and recordings.

Dates

Creation: 1987-2019

Language of Materials

A majority of the materials are in English; materials in Hebrew and other languages are indicated when available.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials may be reproduced for commercial or non-commercial purposes in whole or part for academic publication or presentations, public displays or performance, reprographic or electronic reproduction, and distribution via the internet but all requests must be submitted to Jonathan Leshnoff in writing. He reserves the right to refuse requests or charge a use or other fee for use of the materials.

Biographical / Historical

Jonathan Leshnoff was born on September 8, 1973 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Susan and Stephen Leshnoff. He began composing at the age of six while attending public elementary school in New Jersey. He attended John Hopkins University and the Peabody Conservatory, earning bachelor's degrees in anthropology and music in 1995. He went on to receive his Master's of Music and Doctor of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and the University of Maryland.

He began working at Towson University in 2001 and currently teaches orchestration, music history on contemporary music, and music theory. Jonathan became the Composer in Residence with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra beginning in 2007.

His works have been performed by more than 60 orchestras worldwide earning international acclaim for their harmonies, complexity, and impactful themes. Over the course of his career, he has received commisions from Carnegie Hall, major symphonies such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, as well as others such as the Buffalo Philharmonic. Soloists have included Gil and Orli Shaham, Roberto Diaz, Alex Kerr and Manuel Barrueco.

Extent

60 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Arrangement

Series were chosen to reflect how pieces are designated within Jonathan Leshnoff’s catalog of published music. Subseries are works within the series designation and are arranged chronologically by release date. In the case of multiple releases in the same year, they are subsequently arranged alphabetically. Sub-subseries reflect the nature of the creative process. Materials that could not be identified have been placed into their own subseries that reflect the stage in the process such as sketches and drafts and are arranged chronologically.

Sub-Series may be located in multiple boxes due to size or type.

Subjects

Cultural context

Judaism

Genre / Form

Topical

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Guide to the Jonathan Leshnoff archives
Status: In Progress
Author: Kylie Lewis, John Esh
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Transfer: Music programs and schedules

Towson University Special Collections and University Archives