Sound Recordings
The Sound Recordings series consists of Audio Tapes and Record Discs circa 1922-86 and relate to Maddy's life and Camp/Interlochen history. The Maddy portion contains his reminiscences for a proposed a biography (1958) and a WOOD (Grand Rapids) retrospective on his life (1966). It also includes his talk to the American Association of University Women (undated) and recordings of his Richmond High School orchestra from the early 1920's. In addition, there are many discs of Maddy's instructional lessons from the 1930's.
The Camp/Interlochen segment features George Wilson's talk (1986) on the institution's history and a WEFM (Chicago) interview (undated) with Thor Johnson, the early Camp conductor and Academy director. It also includes an early performance of "Les Preludes" (circa 1930's), the White House concert (1962), performances conducted by Cliburn and Maddy (1964), Interlochen promotional recordings (1971 and 1973), the concert for President Ford (1975), the dedication ceremonies for the Grand Traverse Performing Arts Center (1975), and 50th anniversary releases (1977).