Summary

This collection consists of pictures, membership lists, newspaper articles, show programs, and other materials related to the A Cappella Choir during its biggest period of success under the direction of music teacher Clara Mae Ward.

Summary Ross Hastings (1915-1991) was a composer, arranger and music editor during the mid-twentieth century from Southern California. He credits much of his musical training to his father, Dr. Ray Hastings. He ushered at the Philharmonic Auditorium for many years and won composition contests. He composed, orchestrated, edited, and published for music groups and companies in California and New York, such as the Hollywood Bowl Pops concerts, Warner Bros., Alfred Music Co., and Bourne Co. In 1981,...