McCurdy, Alexander, Jr., 1905-1983
Biography
Alexander was an organist who studied at Curtis with Lynnwood Farnam from 1927-1931, earning a diploma that was awarded in the first commencement ceremony in 1934. In 1935 he became part of the faculty teaching the organ until 1972.
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
00008 Anton Brees, Alexander McCurdy, and Robert Cato at Bok Tower, circa 1930
Elizabeth Swenson scrapbook
Materials primarily related to Curtis and Curtis affiliated musicians; collected by Swenson while serving as assistant to the dean, 1924-1942
Letters, 1959-1966
Letters from and to Alexander McCurdy and Richard Darne as well as Bill Watkins William Self, and Mrs Richard Darne concerning application to Curtis, canata copies. program requests, and organs.
Opening Recital program: Cyrus H.K. Curtis Memorial Organ, 10/9/1960
Grand opening recital for the new organ at the Academy of Music featuring Alexander McCurdy on the new organ as well as performances by the Westmister Choir conducted by Wrren Martin. Program states the organ was built by the Aeolian-Skinner Co. of Boston.
Richard Darne items
Senior student concerts, 11/7/1960
First student concert of the 1960-1961 season for the Philadelphia Orchestra featuring alexander McCurdy and pianist Ivan Davis at the Academy of Music.