Dancz family collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Dancz family collection
Creator: Dancz, Steve
Creator: Dancz, Roger L.
Inclusive Dates: 1943, 1952-2011
Language(s): English
Extent: 10.25 Linear Feet 11 boxes
Collection Number: UA0021
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Biographical/historical note

Roger Dancz (1930-1998) was the UGA Redcoat Band director from 1955 to 1991. Under his leadership, the Redcoats became one of the country's finest marching bands. In addition, Dancz started UGA's jazz studies program, directed the symphonic band and created jazz/music festivals that brought thousands of high school musicians to Athens, GA. He also broadcast more than 500 "Invitation to jazz" programs on Peach State Public Radio from 1987 until his death in 1998.

Roger Dancz's wife, Phyllis (1932-1991) directed the Redcoat Band's auxiliary units. In 1959, she formed the "Georgettes" (a dance line that performs alongside the band during pre-game and halftime shows). Later she created the Bulldog Banners (Georgia Flag Line) to add color and motion to the band's halftime show.

Their son, Steve Dancz (1957-), has written numerous musical scores that have been featured in movies, documentaries and events such as the Super Bowl. He headed up the UGA Music School's jazz studies program for 20 years and was a co-founder of the UGA Music Business Program. He currently is the director of the Atlanta campus of the SAE Institute.

Scope and Content

This collection (1943-2011) consists of materials pertaining to Roger, Phyllis and Steve Dancz. The Dancz Family collection includes music manuscripts, scripts from the "Invitation to jazz" radio programs and information about the UGA Redcoat Band. There are, also, plaques, mixed media and concert materials.

Organization and Arrangement

Collection is arranged into 3 series: Roger Dancz, Phyllis Dancz, and Steve Dancz.

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Administrative Information

Preferred citation note

Dancz family collection, UA0021, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

RG 2-10-17

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Roger Dancz
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1	1	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #2), 1959-1961
1	2	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #3), 1959-1961, 1966
1	3	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #4), 1961, 1963
1	4	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #6), 1962-1963
1	6	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #11), 1965-1966
1	7	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #12), 1967, 1975
1	8	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #13), 1968, 1970
1	9	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Georgia Bulldog medley"), 1968-1970
1	10	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #15), 1967, 1969-1971
1	12	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #18), 1970
1	13	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #18), 1971
1	14	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #19), 1970-1971
1	15	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #3)
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2	1	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Harold Arlen show music")
2	2	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Exodus", "Bad, bad Leroy Brown")
2	3	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Swing show")
2	4	Roger Dancz-manuscripts scores [various loose scores]
2	5	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Salute to Vaudeville")
2	6	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Christmas finale")
2	7	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Movin' on", Bill Anderson medley, "Last train to Clarksville")
2	8	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Happy days are here again", "Chicago", "Charleston", "If you knew Susie"...)
2	9	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("If you knew Susie", "Toot, toot, tootsie-continued")
2	10	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Diamond girl")
2	11	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Cabaret show", "Smoke on the water")
2	12	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Superstar"), 1972 June
2	13	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Yellow submarine")
2	14	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Layla", "Gershwin show")
2	15	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Jazz ensemble show"), 1973
2	16	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores
2	17	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Nutcracker excerpts")
2	18	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores ("Theme from Shaft", "Georgia on my mind", "Everything's coming up roses", "Six Flags parade")
2	19	Roger Dancz-manuscript scores (book #3), 1958
2	20	Roger Dancz-CD order form [scholarship fund]
2	21	Roger Dancz-graduation certificate from John B. Stetson University-Bachelor of Music [includes informational brochure], 1952 June 2
2	22	Roger Dancz-graduation certificate from George Peabody College for Teachers-Master of Music, 1958 August 15
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3	1	Roger Dancz-"Invitation to jazz" pilot show-program 48 [handwritten manuscript-WUGA program notes], 1988
3	2	Roger Dancz-"Invitation to jazz" programs 49-60 [handwritten manuscripts-WUGA program notes]
3	3	Roger Dancz-"Invitation to jazz" programs 61-76 [handwritten manuscripts-WUGA program notes], 1988-1989
3	4	Roger Dancz-"Invitation to jazz" programs 77-86 [handwritten manuscripts WUGA program notes], 1989
3	5	Roger Dancz-"Invitation to jazz" [WUGA program guide, typed and handwritten program notes], 1998
3	6	Roger Dancz-The University of Georgia Redcoat Band: a proud tradition edited by Wayne Fears, 1985
3	7	Roger Dancz-Jazz Festival of Champions-official program, 1980-1990
3	8	Roger Dancz-UGA Jazz Festival [correspondence, advertisers], 1985-1990
3	9	Roger Dancz-"Tara Winds-Heritage Concert UGA" [VHS-note reads "This is the only video of Roger conducting"] , 1998 March 28
3	10	Roger Dancz [articles about Redcoat Band and Dancz-includes his obit], 1998-2005
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7	1-10	Invitations to Jazz, scripts, 1988 January-1992 June
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8	1-12	Invitations to Jazz, scripts, 1992 April-1997 June
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9	1-5	Invitations to Jazz, scripts, 1996 November-1998 July
9	6	Invitations to Jazz, computer list
9	7	Invitations to Jazz, composers lists
9	8	Invitations to Jazz, basic jazz list, reader polls, and critics polls
9	9	Invitations to Jazz, pronunciations and advanced listings
9	10-11	Invitations to Jazz, miscellaneous files
9	12-16	Jazzletter, volumes 1-15, 1981 August-1996 July
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10	1	Roger Dancz correspondence
10	2	Learning in retirement, certificate of appreciation, Roger Dancz, 1995
10	3-4	Learning in retirement materials
10	5	Sandy Beaver materials, 1980 December
10	6	Candidate for professor, Roger Dancz
10	7	Roger Dancz miscellaneous materials
10	8	Roger Dancz, nametags, name signs, and drivers license
10	9	Roger Lee Dancz, A Memorial Celebration, 1999
10	10	Phi Beta Mu, Georgia Zeta Chapter
10	11	Playboy's History of Jazz and Rock, articles
10	12	UGA commencement, 1980
10	13-15	Music used to arrange half-time shows, Roger Dancz
10	16	Delray Beach High School yearbook, 1948
10	17	Ludington High School yearbook, 1948
10	18	John B. Stetson University yearbook, 1951
10	19	Martin County High School yearbook, 1953
10	20	Phyllis and Roger Dancz loose materials from scrapbook
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11		Phyllis and Roger Dancz scrapbook, 1955-1985
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1	2	Thirty Years with the Georgia Redcoats, a tribute to Roger and Phyllis Dancz, 1984 November 2
1	3	Black Alumni Association Certificate of Recognition, Roger Dancz, 1979 July 14
1	4	Black Student Union, certificate of appreciation, Roger Danzc, 1975 May 21
1	5	Georgia Alumni Society, faculty service award, Roger Dancz, 1990 June 15
1	6	Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Orpheus Award, Roger Dancz, 1991 October 1
1	7	A Proclamation by Charles B. Knapp (President of The University of Georgia, Roger Dancz, 1991 October 25
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12	1	Music in Sports Award, Roger Dancz, 1976 October 27

 

2. Phyllis Dancz

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Phyllis Dancz: "UGA Alumni Society expresses appreciation to Phyllis Dancz...", 1990 June 15

 

3. Steve Dancz
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3	12	Steve Dancz-Misc.
3	13	Steve Dancz-correspondence, 1979
3	14	Steve Dancz-"World Festival of Sacred Music" programs, 2000 April 9-16
3	15	Steve Dancz-The University of Georgia Jazz Band [photograph], 1999
3	16	Steve Dancz-Jazz and blues sampler II [poster features The UGA Jazz Band], 2002 October 18
3	17	Steve Dancz-Nuit and Jour-jazz a vienne brochure, 1999 June-July
3	18	Steve Dancz-Senior Recital [schedule], 1979 November 27
3	19	Steve Dancz-Montreux Jazz Festival brochure, 1999 July 2-17
3	20	Steve Dancz-Georgia Magazine article "Reaching a crescendo" [include information about Roger and Steve Dancz] , 2010 March
3	21	Steve Dancz-Terry article "Bullish on the business" [includes info on Steve Dancz], 2006 summer
3	22	Steve Dancz-Georgia Magazine article "Divine invitation: Steve Dancz in India", 2000 June
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6	1	Poster. "National Geographic Live! Inside Mecca", October 20
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1	1	Phi Kappa Phi membership certificate, Steve Dancz, 1980 May 5
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12	2	International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) Award for Outstanding Service to Jazz Education, Steve Dancz, 1996 January 11-14