Archiving_Project

In August of 2006 in West Palm Beach, FL having recently earned my masters degree
and was basically gigging teaching, I stumbled upon a project that would utilize my
musical knowledge and possibly prove my degrees in music useful! It was the
archiving and organization of the musical works of Hugo Kauder(1888-1972) an
Austrian/American composer for the Hugo Kauder Society. I was faced with a walk-in
closet full of music, a four by four foot filing cabinet and a glass dining table for sorting.
My guide in this endeavour was Hugo's son, Otto (in his seventies) who expertly led
me in the exploration of his father’s music. Otto was not only a knowledgeable and
capable musician, but he also held a PhD in chemistry. I quickly realized that instead
of a simple job, I had found a hidden cache of the musical world, and discovered true
enjoyment in bringing this body of work together for posterity. Through the slow
assembly and organization of Hugo Kauder's manuscripts, I gained insight into the
humanity of composers and a new found respect for them, which ultimately helped me
to grow as a musician. full story

Please explore the links for more information on Hugo Kauder, his
works and the Hugo Kauder Society.

About Hugo Kauder (from www.hugokauder.org)

The Hugo Kauder Society

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