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Publications

Original and photocopied letters, newspaper clippings and magazine relating to two publications. Includes review of the book Olta le ceolta written Liam Ó Conchubhair, music arranged by Derek Bell, Foilseacháin Náisiúnta Teoranta (FNT), 1986 (13 Dec 1986); black & white photograph of Séamus Ó Cathasaigh, manager FNT, Derek Bell and Liam Ó Conchubhair; review of Traditional songs of the North of Ireland by Liam Ó Conchubhair and Derek Bell, Wolfhound Press, 1999 (8 Sep 1999); and letter from Wolfhound Press to Derek Bell about the transfer of the ‘Wolfhound list to Merlin Media’ (26 Oct 2001).

Music Education and Teaching

Includes student timetables from the Royal College of Music; a music catalogue ‘Selected Works from the Catalogues of the Universal Edition’ (Summer 1954); typed and handwritten music exam papers with annotated comments from examiners; lecture notes; model answers to exam questions; Derek Bell’s MusB degree parchment from Trinity College Dublin (29 Jul 1959); two photographs from the Ninth International Conference of the International Society for Music Education (ISME) which took place in Moscow (14 July 1970); articles about various aspects of musical composition; and newspaper clippings of obituaries of fellow students from Campbell College, Belfast.

Obituaries and Memorials

Letters, original and photocopied newspaper clippings, an order of service, and magazine articles relating to the death of Derek Bell and the various memorial services and tributes which occurred. Includes letter from President Mary McAleese to Derek Bell’s widow, Stefanie Bell, sympathising with her on the death of her husband. McAleese writes that ‘Derek’s great love of both traditional and classical music was truly remarkable and inspired audiences throughout the world. His contribution to music appreciation has been immense.’ (21 Oct 2002); order of service for ‘A service of thanksgiving for the life of Derek Bell, MBE 1935-2002’ St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast (1 Nov 2002); letter from Peter Browne, Producer RTÉ Radio 1 to Stefanie Bell about a ‘documentary and memorial concert for Derek’ which was broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1 on the 1 January 2004 (26 Jan 2004); letter from Liam and Frances Ó Conchubhair to Stefanie Bell enclosing an article in Irish about Derek Bell from the magazine An tUltach, Feabhra 2003, also included is a translation of the article (3 Jun 2003); letters from Brenda Dwyer, Stamp Design and Production, An Post, Dublin 1 to Stefanie Bell informing Bell of ‘a series of stamps celebrating Irish Music and the contribution of artists and performers, such as The Chieftains’ (7 Nov 2006) included with the letter are samples of the stamps and stamp products from the series; and a letter from Declan McGovern, BBC Northern Ireland, Belfast to Stephanie Bell informing her of a ‘BBC documentary on The Chieftains’ which is being made to ‘celebrate 45 years’ of the group (14 Nov 2007).

Performance Reviews

Original and photocopied newspaper clippings with reviews of Derek Bell’s performances, the majority dating from 1970 to 1986 from various publications including the Belfast telegraph, Ballymena observer, The Times [London, England], News letter [Belfast], Brunswick news [Georgia, United States of America], Irish times [Dublin] and the Orcadian, [Orkney, Scotland]. The majority of the reviews are from the Belfast telegraph and are written by ‘Rathcol’.

Articles about Derek Bell

Original and photocopied newspaper clippings and magazines articles about Derek Bell. The majority of the articles are from the period 1973-1996. Many of the articles refer to Bell’s upcoming performances, projects or recordings and include detailed biographical information. The articles are from a variety of newspapers and serials including the Pittsburgh post-gazette [Pennsylvania, United States of America], Belfast telegraph, Melody maker [London, England], Brunswick news [Georgia, United States of America], Times-union and journal Jacksonville [Florida, United States of America], Irish times [Dublin], News letter [Belfast], Belfast review, Prince George citizen [British Columbia, Canada], Irish edition [Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, United States of America] and Harbour sound, Brunswick, Georgia, [United States of America], Radio times, Harpa, Ulster tatler, Harp column, and American harp journal.

Tours

Original, photocopied and faxed Chieftains’ tour schedules mostly dating from 1995-1998. The schedules have information about travel, accommodation, rooming lists, rehearsals, sound checks, recording sessions and dates and venues of shows. Produced by The Chieftains’ public relations and management representatives including Sinead Murphy, Dalkey, Co Dublin, Yvonne Mc Mahon, MCMA, Dublin and SL Feldman & Associates, Vancouver, British Columbia, [Canada]. Includes schedules for Australian tour (11 Nov 1995); Brunswick, [Georgia, United States of America] tour (17 Sep 1996); Nashville/Toronto tour (29 Sep 1997); Seville and Barcelona tour/recording session with Montserrat Caballe (1 Jun 1998); Killarney concert (26 May 1998); recording session for Christmas in Rome CD (25 May 1998); ‘The Chieftains’ U.S. tour ‘98’ (16 Jun 1998); The Chieftains’ tour dates 2000/2001 for Argentina & United States of America (20 Nov 2000); The Chieftains’ United States of America tour Jan-Mar 2001 (6 Jan 2001); The Chieftains’ ‘Millennium Cruise 2000 to Antarctica’ (26 Dec 1999); and The Chieftains’ rooming list for United States of America tour Jan-Mar 2002 (7 Dec 2001).

Commissions

Original letters, fax and draft programme. Includes letters from Margaret McKee, Producer, World Service, BBC, London, England to Derek Bell. Bell has been asked to ‘compose the harp accompaniment’ to a series of stories and legends which she has sent to him on cassettes. The series is called ‘ The Celts ’, one of the stories is that of ‘Donn Bo - the head that even when it is severed from the body continues to live, to smile and even to make music!’ (1 Nov 1984); a faxed commissioning contract from Anne Dhu Shapiro, Boston College Music Department (the commissioner) to Derek Bell (the composer). The contract outlines the financial arrangements, the deadline for completion of commission and the ownership of the composition. ‘Apart from the commissioner’s right to give the first performance of the commissioned work, all other rights in the composition remain the property of the composer’ (22 Nov 1991); also includes a draft programme for the performance by Derek Bell and the Boston College Chamber Orchestra of the commissioned work Three pictures from Ancient Ireland in druid times (1991).

Photographs of Derek Bell

Black & white and colour photographs of Derek Bell. Includes professional photographs taken for publicity purposes. Many photographs feature Bell with musical instruments including the pedal and Irish harp, oboe and dulcimer; also includes photographs of Bell receiving his MBE from Queen Elizabeth II (19 June 2000).
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