Diamond writes on the need to persevere in composing, despite lack of performance support. He reports on the progress of the 11th symphony and an opera.

Copland writes about plans for his April 1972 visit to Austin.

Kay solicits money for Yaddo and mentions starting an opera based on the life of Frederick Douglass.

Schuman comments on an unnamed composition of Korte.

Letter from trumpeter Clark Terry to composer Karl Korte, offering comments on Korte's work "Think You Would Have Understood."

Copland thanks Korte for sending the tape and score of his Third Symphony. He suggests Korte contact Helen Coates about funding for recording purposes.

Copland mentions the possibility of coming to Austin for a concert with the Austin Symphony Orchestra in November of 1972.