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Ink score with pencil annotations, of a 1959 revision of the work titled Opus 1: ‘Nocturne and Scherzo for Orchestra’, including parts for clarinet, violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, oboe, bassoon, timpani, flute, trumpet, and horns 1 and 2. The piece was first written in 1952 as 'Introduction (Quasi Notturno) and Allegro Scherzoso' for string quintet, based on the Welsh folk-melodies 'Hun Gwenllian' and 'Hela'r 'Sgyfarnog'. The original piece was awarded a prize in the composition section at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, Aberystwyth (1952), and was first performed at University College Wales, Aberystwyth, in 1953.

Ink score, dated 1974, and titled Opus 37: 'Overture: The Three Men'. Includes parts for flutes, oboes, clarinets, cornets, trumpets, trombones, bass trombone, timpani, percussion, violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, and bass. The work was originally commissioned for the Llandaff Festival, 1974, with assistance from the Welsh Arts Council.

Facsimile copy of ink score with pencil annotations, [1976], titled Opus 40: 'Symphony No.1'. Includes parts for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns 1, 2, 3, and 4, trumpets 1 and 2, trombones 1 and 2, bass, timpani, percussion, violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, and cello. The work was originally commissioned by the Fishguard Music Festival in association with the Welsh Arts Council, [1976]. Dedicated to Alwena Harries.

Two facsimile copies of ink score, dated April-May 1985, and titled Opus 53: 'Myfyrdod: Contemplation for Orchestra’. Includes parts for tenor trombones 1 and 2, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, flutes 1, 2, and 3, oboes 1 and 2, clarinets 1 and 2, bass clarinet, bassoons 1, 2, and 3, trumpets 1 and 2, and harps 1 and 2. Dedicated to Peter Fletcher.

Facsimile copy of ink score, dated April-May 1985, and titled Opus 53: 'Myfyrdod: Contemplation for Orchestra'. Includes parts for tenor trombones 1 and 2, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, flutes 1, 2, and 3, oboes 1 and 2, clarinets 1 and 2, bass clarinet, bassoons 1, 2, and 3, trumpets 1 and 2, and harps 1 and 2. Dedicated to Peter Fletcher.

Facsimile copy of ink score, dated 1985, and titled Opus 53; 'Myfyrdod: Contemplation for Orchestra Parts 1'. The score contains parts for flutes 1, 2, and 3; oboe 1, 2, and 3; clarinets 1, 2, and 3; bassoons 1, 2, and 3; horns 1,2, 3, and 4; and trumpets 1 and 2.

Facsimile copy of ink score, dated 1985, and titled Opus 53: 'Myfyrdod: Contemplation for Orchestra: Parts 2'. The score contains parts for trombones 1 and 2; bass trombone; tuba; harps 1 and 2; timpani; percussion; violins 1 and 2; viola; cello; and bass.

Ink score with pencil annotations, dated December 1958 to 3rd September 1959, and titled Opus 11: 'Prolegomena: Variations for String Orchestra'. Including parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, and bass.

Ink score with pencil annotations, dated 3 September 1959, and titled Opus 11: 'Movements From "Prolegomena: Variations for Strings" '. The work consists of a rough score, with separate instrument parts for the epilogue, including parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, and double bass.

Ink score, [1961], consisting of the first part of the work titled Opus 14: 'Noctuary: Five Sonnets of Gerard Manley Hopkins for Chorus and String Orchestra'. Originally commissioned for the BBC in Wales, the work includes parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, cello, and bass.

Draft score in pencil, dated 27th August 1963, and titled Opus 18: 'Violin Concerto No. 1'. For violin solo and orchestra. The work was used as a testpiece for the International Competiton for Violinists, 1966.

Facsimile copy of ink score, dated 10 May 1963 to 14 January 1964, and titled Opus 18: 'Violin Concerto'. including parts for flutes, clarinets, bassoon, horns, trumpets, trombone, timpani, percussion, violins 1 and 2, violas, cellos, and bassess. The work was a testpiece for the International Competition for Violinists, 1966.

Ink score with pencil annotations, [1964], titled Opus 18: 'Violin Concerto'. The score contains separate parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, cello, double bass, flutes 1 and 2, oboe, clarinets 1 and 2, bassoon, horns 1 and 2, trumpets 1 and 2, trombone, timpani, and percussion. A handwritten note, (1968), to David Harries from the Assistant Orchestral Librarian, BBC Welsh Orchestra, is also included in the file.
The work was a testpiece for the International Competition for Violinists, 1966.

Ink score, dated 1972, and titled Opus 36: 'Three Poems of Tagore for Tenor and Orchestra', based on the poems 'In the World's Audience Hall', 'I Hunt for the Golden Stag', and 'Across an Hundred Years' by Rabindranath Tagore. Including parts for flutes, oboe, clarinets, cornets, bassoon, trumpets, trombones, timpani, percussion, violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, and bass. The work was originally commissioned by the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, on the occasion of its centenary, in association with the Welsh Arts Council, and first performed by Kenneth Bowen and the BBC Welsh Orchestra, conducted by David Harries, Great Hall, Aberystwyth October 1972.

Facsimile copy of ink score, dated 1974, and titled Opus 37: 'Overture: The Three Men'. Includes parts for flutes, oboes, clarinets, cornets, trumpets, trombones, bass trombone, timpani, percussion, violins 1 and 2, viola, violoncello, cello, and bass. The work was originally commissioned for the Llandaff Festival, 1974, with assistance from the Welsh Arts Council. Dedicated to Alwena Harries.

Ink, facsimile, and published scores, 1966-1992, composed for choir and organ.

Ink and pencil draft of partial score for Opus 16: 'Petitions and Interludes for Male Voice Chorus and Piano', [1962]. Commissioned by the BBC.

Ink score, titled Opus 58: 'Queen of Paradise: A Sequence of Carols to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Chorus and Organ', [1987]. Commissioned by the Cardiff Festival of Music in association with the Welsh Arts Council. Written as one of a sequence of three works celebrating devotion to the Virgin Mary which include his Opus 57 (1/42), Opus 56 (4/8) and Opus 58 (4/9).

Facsimile copy of ink score, titled ‘Dyma y Dydd (Salm 118): Anthem i Gôr Cymysg a Thelyn’, dated June-July 1988. Commissioned by the Dinas Powis Welsh Society Choir, with assistance from the Welsh Arts Council for the Royal National Eisteddfod, Newport, 1988. Dedicated to Bryn and Byron.

Facsimile copy of ink score, titled 'Fanfare & Psalm for Male Chorus & Military Band', dated 1991. Setting for military band and fanfares by Lawrence Pendleton, with music from David Harries, Opus 63.