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Recordings

Princetoniana Museum use only.

The Prospective Sound recorded a live concert at Alexander Hall in March 1970 during William Hershey's senior year. The concert was privately published as a stereo 12-inch 33 1/3 RPM LP titled The Prospective Sound. The album liner notes were written by Milton Babbitt, a pioneer in electronic music, who was at the time on the faculty of the Music Department.

The choice of tracks on the record indicates how the Prospective Sound represents a transitional period of the popular musical styles. Tracks include Swing Era standards, Broadway show tunes, and the Beatles arranged for stage band.

The recording featured here is "Intermission Riff."