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Papers created and compiled by Peter Reynolds in his work as a composer of musical works, a writer and critic, and his lecture notes. Musical compositions include full orchestral scores, parts works, arrangements, draft works and sketches. Research papers and notes covering musical compositions, composers and artists, accumulated during his research for the writing of programme notes and his copywriting. Some of these files contain historical items collected for reference. Subject files and a large collection of concert and event literature. Teaching notes for lectures at WCMD and his composers workshops.
Two boxes of audio material have been transferred to The National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.

Drawings and sketchbooks made as a child [c.1965-1975]; School certificates and reports, 1965-1977. BA and MA certificates with associated papers, 1980-1983. Department of Music, University College of Cardiff prospectus, 1977/78; Correspondence relating to PhD, 1986-1993. Curriculum Vitae, 1981-1998. Items following the death of his father John Reynolds, 1990; 40th birthday card from his mother; Tributes following his death and a list of obituaries published on the internet; Wine list and collection of wine labels; Astroscope (1980).

Personal items relating to Peter Reynolds including, some letters, copies of certificates and his interest in wine.

Printed programmes from various events and concert series. Includes: BBC Radio 3, 1989-1992, 1994-1999; BBC Symphony Orchestra, 1976, 1979-1991, 1995-2002, 2005-2015; Cardiff Events, 1972-1974, 1991-1992, 2011-2012; Cardiff Recorded Music Society (Cardiff Gramophone Society, 1974/5-1987/8 and Cardiff Recorded Music Society, 1989/90-1996/7); Cardiff International Recitals, 1975; Crwth, 1999-2009; Proms, 1977-1982; Towards the Millennium, 1992-1995; Southampton International New music Week, 1985-[1986?]; The Andre Previn Series, London Symphony Orchestra, 1980; The Arcomis International Brass Event, brass without boundaries.

Research papers for research and the writing of programme notes, journalistic reviews, articles for copywriting including an extensive collection of concert and festival programmes, with associated brochures and flyers.

Concert and event programmes, brochures and flyers collected by Peter Reynolds. Many contain his programme notes and others reflect his interest in music and the arts.

Box 1 = Programmes for performances by the WNO, items arranged alphabetically. Box 2 = Programmes of WNO events, 1974-2000, 2005-2016, and brochures and flyers, 1974-1986.

Administrative record files kept by Peter Reynolds that relate to his compositions, competition entries and contractual work. In addition, administrative papers for his work as Artistic Director for the P.M. Music Ensemble and workshops, the Lower Machen Festival and papers of Cardiff Arts Marketing among others, 1968-2016.

Brochures and press cuttings relating to the college. Includes Prospectus, 1976-77; The Next Ten Years, a strategic plan for the future, 1990; Celebrations, 50th Anniversary 1949-1999; Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 60th Anniversary.

Printed programmes from the BBC Proms Series, 1976, 1986-2015.

Papers collected and collated by Peter Reynolds for research and reference. The files are arranged by the original subject titles, papers reflect interests, projects and promotional work.

Papers relating to the Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff (WCMD).

School of Music and programmes of the Department of Music.

Promotional flyers and brochures of mainly Charlie Barber and Band.

Unsorted letters. Mainly from other contemporary composers, friends and musicians, some professional contacts discussing possible future projects, critical reviews and comments on Peter's work. No personal correspondents.

Papers of the organisation founded by Charles (Charlie) Barber and Peter Cobb in 1978. Formed to support the new music and arts performed in and around Wales. The group comprises administrative records, published articles, cuttings and promotional leaflets and programmes.

Papers relating to the Welsh National Opera (WNO).

Printed newsletters of the Welsh National Opera, numbers 2-18. Numbers 1, 12-13, 15 and 19 are wanting. Also included are numbers 1 and 18 of the newsletter Friends of the Welsh National Opera.

Cuttings and posters featuring concerts of the New Arts Consort which was formed by Charlie Barber in 1978, also Charlie Barber + Band.

Items relating to the career of Karl Jenkins including: Cuttings, biography, Requiem tour, 2005.