Performance in London..Andrew Lloyd Webber composer. First performance 27th March 1984.walsh st library

This is a collection of music, written by well- known composers, who were popular in the late 19th century. the music contained in this folio was popular and well known to a large number of people. It contains pieces such as “The Lesson of the Water mill” written by young English poet Sarah Doudney when she was 15 years old to “The Menuet” which was written by I.J. Paderewski who was one of the most loved Polish composers who travelled the World entertaining with his music. He came to Australia in the early 1900’s for a concert tour. Six music sheets covered with brown paper and two with newspaper towards the rear. The individual pieces of music all have a coloured cover, the first being, “The lesson of the Water Mill” by Bond Andrews. The last in the folio is Menuet by I.J. Paderewski. The pieces have been hand-stitched together with cotton. Stamps, Miss Gwen Jones Music seller 151 Liebig St Warrnambool, Deany’s Pianop, organ and Music Warehouse Liebig St Warrnambool, Rowan’s Music Store Liebig St Warrnambool. warrnambool, gwen jones music store, rowans music store, deany's music store

Will You Remember (Sweetheart)was written Sigmund Romberg with the words by Rida Johnson Young. It was sung by Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy in the musical "Maytime" "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" is a song which was written by James A. Bland (1854–1911), an African American who wrote over 700 songs. It is an adaption by Bland of the traditional "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny" popular since the 1840s and frequently sung by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. It was sung in the 1937 musical "Maytime" this item is an example of songs that were popular in the mid 20th century.Sheet music for "Will You Remember (Sweetheart)" The cover is black/white and has details of the composer and lyricist. There is a drawing of Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy as in the musical film MayTime. The cost is 2/-. It also contains music for "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny".music sheet-music-will-you-remember sheet-music-carry-me-back-to-old-virginny

Photos belonged to Ada POLSON (nee BELLION), Margaret BRIDE's mother. Image taken in Glasgow in 1865 before departure to Australia.Four immigrant families and some of their descendants. Small booklet of memoirs prepared by Margaret BRIDE of family members who had significant links to Port Melbourne. .02- Thomas SINCLAIR 1820-1868 Great Grandfather of booklet composer Margaret Bridefamilies, margaret bride nee polson, ada polson nee bellion, thomas sinclair, elizabeth weller bellion, william j bellion, louisa bellion, letitia sinclair, mother falkenreich, ada florence bellion, lizzie sinclair

Cream coloured foolscap music book. Text: James Lyon - Dance of the Dew Fairy, Pianoforte. Picture below text is in shades of green, pond with reeds and water lilies. Other tunes by the same composer are listed below the illustration. Price is 1/-

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.La Rodine. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: CBS D2 37852, 1 cardboard box with hinged lid, 2 paper record record sleeves, 2 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Composer: Puccini.lp, sound recording, opera

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Le Roide Lahore. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: 210D 1, 1 cardboard box cover with lid, 3 paper record record sleeves, 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet. Composer: Jules Massenet. lp, sound recording, opera

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Faded colour photograph of a man sitting at a table with a tea cup and saucer and plate of biscuits. On the wall behind is a shadow box with ornaments and a clock. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, composer, conductor, brass bands

Frank Wright was a renoun resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died on 16 November 1970.1). A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit, overcoat and hat, standing on a wooden pier over a stretch of water which is Loch Lomond. There are mountains to be seen in the distance. The man is Frank Wright. 2). Black and white photograph of a lake. In the foreground is a grassed area with four trees. a small boat is at anchor just offshore. The place is Loch Lomond.Written in pencil on the reverse side of the photograph is 1). "Frank Wright at Loch Lomond 1933" 2). Loch Lomond 1933frank wright, loch lomond, musician, composer

Frank Wright was a renoun resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died on 16 November 1970.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a light jacket and trousers, carrying a brief case. He is standing at the entrance of building with a wide doorway which has an ornate carving over the door frame. A light and dark chequer board tiled floor can be seen inside. Thick vine covers the outer wall above the door. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, composer, adjudicator, musician

Frank Wright was a renoun resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died on 16 November 1970.Black and white studio photograph of the torso of a young man wearing a mid coloured suit and tie. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, musician, brass band, composer

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A 12 page booklet with a buff cover containing information about the music - 'The Rainbow', the composer - Dr Thomas Wood, the guest conductor and music scorer - Frank Wright and the solo cornetist - Ken Smith. Along with the programme the booklet also contains the words of the work.frank wright, conductor, brass band, grand armistice concert, polikoff canteen, the rainbow, dr thomas wood, ken smith

Performance by State Opera of Victoria as part of Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, 19 September 1993. Composer Stephen Sondheim.walsh st library

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.2 Black and white photographs of the head and torso of a man dressed in a suit and tie, which is blowing to the side in the breeze. In the background are the trees of a large park. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, park, trees, composer, brass bands

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A single typed page containing a 4 verse poem by Frank Wright signed and dated July 1967. Each line of each stanza begins in turn with a letter from Frank's name and the letters MBE.Signed and dated in pen by Frank Wright.frank wright, poem, composer, judge, conductor

Frank Wright was a renoun resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died on 16 November 1970.Black and white photograph of a man standing against a railing near a terrestrial telescope at a viewing spot overlooking a pine tree clad terrain. The man who is dressed i a suit, with a briefcase beside him is Frank Wright. frank wright, terrestrial telescope, composer, musician, adjudicator

"The White Horse Inn" was a German play written in Germany in 1894. It was revived as a musical comedy in 1930 with music by a variety of composers including Ralph Benatzky and Robert Stolz.Bendigo Operatic Society, "White Horse Inn" Programme. Opening, 23rd November, 1962 for six nights. A5 booklet with 15 pages. Booklet filled with names and pictures of participants and organizers. Acknowledgements, advertisements, Synopsis of Story and Scenes. music, programme, concert

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Don Giovanni. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set , Catalogue Number: 79321, 1 cardboard box cover with hinged lid, 3 paper record record sleeves (with inscriptions), 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto.. Composer: Mozart. Orchestra and Chorus of the National de L'Opera Paris.lp, sound recording, opera

"The Merry Widow" was composed by Austro Hungarian composer Franz Lehar with the libretto by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein. It was based on the comedy play "The Embassy Attache". It premiered in Vienna in 1905.Bendigo Operatic Society music programme. "The Merry Widow," - Capital Theatre, Bendigo - Opening Friday, April 30th, 1965 for 5 nights. A5 booklet of 15 pages. Booklet consists of lists and photos of people involved and organizing the concert, advertisements, synopsis of story and scenes. music, concert, programme

Under the Bridges of Paris" is a 1913 popular song with music written by Vincent Scotto, the original French lyrics (entitled "Sous les ponts de Paris") by Jean Rodor (1913), and English sections of lyrics added by Dorcas Cochran (1952) resulting in the released version (1954) containing both French and English sections. This version of the song was recorded by Rene Paul.The music has social significance as an example of music popular in the first half of the 20th century.Sheet music for "Under the bridges of Paris". The cover is blue with white illustrations of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. In the centre is a head and shoulders photograph of a man in a suit and tie. It is captioned "Recorded by Rene Paul on Columbia." Under the title are details of the composer and lyricists. In the bottom right corner is the price 2/6.music-sheet under-the-bridges-of-paris

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Die Fledermaus. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: D277 D2, Unopened with plastic wrap intact. Composer: Johann Strauss, Australian Opera; Conductor: Richard Bonynge; Australian Opera Chorus (Chorus master: Martin Hadley) The Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra (Concert master Ladislav Jasek).lp, sound recording, opera

Designed and constructed by Alistair Knox for Dorian Le Galliene, a composer and music critic and his companion Profesor Dick Downing as a weekend house in mud brick on the Yarra river at ElthamThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection'. It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, professor dick downing, alistair knox, dorian le galliene, house, dwelling, weekender