The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raining funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 by Syn Emery and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. Very significant in local public and social functions and a part of local folk lore.The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raising funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. tin kan band syn emery music

Bendigo advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. In tune: Fred Bush (front) is flanked by friends 9Left to right) Anthony Strange, Leila Watson, Gerson Krost, Dorothy Ford and Les Eames at his Williamson Street home - now the grain stores - for a musical evening in 1943. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

"The Desert Song" is an operetta in two acts with book and lyrics by Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstwin II and Frank Mandel and music by Sigmund Romberg inspired by the 1925 upprising of a group of Berber fighters against French colonial rule in Morocco. Music Programme for The Desert Song" a musical performed by Bendigo Community Theatre and Arts Inc. October 25, 26, November 1, 2 and matinees October 26, November 3, 1991 at the Capital Theatre, View Street- a 20 page booklet with acknowledgements, advertisements, details of Acts, cast,and story synopsis. programme, concert

Colour photograph. People gathered. Camp chairs and musical instruments with car park behind. Accordian, piano accordian, bbq. Back of photo reads: Port Dinki Di Picnic. Emu Ck, Guy Charmers, Wedderburn Old Timers Bush Dance + Music Club, visitors. Shadbolt's reserve Whipstick.photo, group, musicians

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. He was the youngest of eleven children. 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 appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967 and he died in November 1970. 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 43 page, black and white booklet with a brown cover printed with black and red, containing the programme for New Zealand Centennial Championship Brass Band Contest, held in Wellington on the 18th to 24th of February 1940. On page 3 is a photograph and short bio of Frank Wright who was the Chief Musical Adjudicator. There are also photographs of the previous years winners of the Championship Gold Cup - the Woolston Band and the winners of New Zealand Marching Championship - St. Kilda Municipal Band and on page 33 is a photograph of the Wellington Garrison Band at the Christchurch contest in about 1892. On many of the pages are Frank's handwritten notes and point scores for the contestants. From page 15 onward are handwritten point scores beside the performers and the names on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winnersfrank wright, new zealand centennial championship brass band contest, wellington, brass band, adjudicator, wellington garrison band, the woolston band, st kilda municipal band

Taken in 1924, the photograph depicts ten males of various ages dressed in different uniforms. They are posing as the Beechworth "Rag Time Band". Some of the men are holding musical instruments.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board.Obverse: W. Howes / Beechworth "Rag Time Band" / Under the baton of Professor E. Smith / Back Row / Geo. Foster / Jerry Burns. / Shinty Shallard. / Bill Howes. / Front Row / K. Prowse. / Ted Warden / J. Warden. / Professor Smith. / A. Shallard / A. Foster / Reverse: 1997.2517 / A03062 / 79.19.2 /entertainment album, music, beechworth rag time band, beechworth, rag time band, music group, concert, band, musicians, musical instruments, entertainment

Musical number recorded on plastic "Edison" cylinder. 'Blue Amberol Records' was the trademark name for cylinder records manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. in the US from 1912 to 1929.Plastic gramophone cylinder in blue and gold cardboard caseElizabeth Spencer and Irving Gillette. Edison Blue Amberol Record 1552gramophone cylinder, thomas edison, blue amberol records

"Wildflower" was written as a book and a two act musical by Otto Parbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. The music was written by Herbert Stothart and Vincent Youmans. It premiered on Broadway in 1923/24.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Wildflower" - Opening for 5 nights, commencing 29th July, 1966 - A5 booklet with 15 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. music, programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"Hello Dolly", a musical written by Jerry Herman, opened in Broadway in 1964. It was based on the play "The Merchant of Yonkers" by Thornton Wilder. It was made into a film starring Barbra Streisand in 1969.Bendigo Operatic Society - Program for 'Hello Dolly' production at Capital Theatre for 8 nights commencing We 13th November 1974 Program has a drawing in red & black ink of a woman's face & hat Program on white paper with black & red ink print. Program has black & white photos of Production Team & Cast souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society

Original A4 letterhead paper with signature.non-fictionA letter by Val Pyers of the Melbourne Chorale to Malcolm Fitzmaurice, whose Scottish Dancers took part in the concert, 'Scotland the Brave', 1985. Also includes a separate page on "Why do people become teachers?" written by Malcolm Fitzmaurice.fitzmaurice malcolm, scottish dancing, melbourne chorale

Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for second prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Bass Solo Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificate awarded to Alexander John Hamilton by the Maryborough Branch of A.N.A. for second prize in Recitation Gents over 16 years at their 1901 Musical and Elocutionary Competitions. Printed on card in gold lettering with depiction of cherubs, flowers, maidens with bugle & Maryborough Civic Buildings. Markings - H. Thacker Lith. Geelong.person, individual, alexander john hamilton

Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for first prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Comic Song. Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for first prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Recitation Gentlemen Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for first prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Baritone Solo Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for second prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Humorous Recitation Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

Two black and white photo of men playing musical instruments. The first photo is three men wearing wide brim hats. One is playing a banjo, one an accordion and the third is watching them. The second photo is six men, one has a concertina, four have accordions and the sixth has drum and cymbals.photo, group, musicians, peter ellis collection, musicians

Henry Sutton was born in Ballarat into the musical Sutton Family. He is known as an important Australian inventor. This photograph was taken while he and his family were holidaying in Hastings, England. Photograph of a coastal scene..henry sutton, glass plates, photography, coastal scene, sea, hastings

Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and made this blouse for her daughter Judy.Manufactured lace became affordable and plentiful so it was used by home dressmakers like Gladys Reed in City of Moorabbin c1960A white cotton lace, sleeveless blouse c 1960 with opening front fastened by hooks and eyes clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blouses, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

This beaded sequined waist band for evening wear was a clothing prop used in the plays and musicals performed in the the City of Moorabbin. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and this beaded sequined clothing prop was used in the plays and musicals when performed in the the City of Moorabbin A Theatrical prop, evening wear as a taffeta waistband with beading, multi coloured sequins, and corded cotton waist ties.c1950 Shown with Theatrical prop white beaded lace hat MAV 00295clothing, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

Galen Catholic College has usually put on at least one theatrical production every year and in 2014, the musical Hairspray was produced. These photos show the performers during the production itself.galen catholic college, galen college, school theatrical productions, hairspray, 2014, students

"Thjs collection of Braille Music was presented to the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales by Mrs Ruby Lavers in memory of her husband Gordon Lavers L.R.S.M., A.R.C.O. Director of Music of this Society from 1917 to 1961". Braille music requires a specialised understanding of both musical scores and music Braille notation. This collection materials would have been valuable addition to the Society, where blind musicians often had to learn pieces through memory due to the lack of musical scores transcribed.1 metal plaque attached to wooden boardroyal blind society of new south wales, gordon lavers, ruby lavers

Certificate from Eaglehawk Branch Australian Natives Associatin Musical and Elocutionary Competitions 18 to 22 July 1904. Certificate is printed on cream card with a decorative red border and printing in red and green. Within the border at the top, the words Eaglehawk Branch are printed either side on the Australian Natives Association crest. Below this are printed the words Musical and Elocutionary Competitions July 18th to 22nd 1904 Honorable Mention To Misses K & M Foster for Piano Duet open. Daniel Murdoch President and John Trevean Hon Sec has been printed underneath. A photograph of the Town Hall Eaglehawk is printed in the lower left hand corner. The building facade is in shot with a karge group of people standing in front.T J Anderson Printer Eaglehawkdocument, certificate, music

Black and white photo of the Emu Creek Bush band outside a small weatherboard building with Emu Creek sign over the door. To the left of the door is a sign with large black printing. It reads: In Memory of the Pioneers of Emu Creek. The band members are sitting or standing with their musical instruments. A heeler dog is sitting on the ground in front of them.photo, group, emu creek bush band, peter ellis collection, emu creek bush band

Music Programme of the Bendigo Operatic Society. "The Arcadians", a musical comedy in three acts, production by Norman Lee. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 24th, 26th, 27th April, 1956 at 8pm. Approx 15 pages, printed in purple. Programme consists of advertisements, lists of people involved, back story to production, acknowledgements and synopsis of scenes.music, theatre, programme

A 2 piece theatrical outfit, used by the Ormond Choral Society c 1950, which was formed by residents of the local area in order to provide artistic and musical entertainment and social activities for the community. Theatrical Societies were part of the community recreation for settlers in post World War 11 City of Moorabbin 2 piece Plum and peach coloured theatrical outfit consisting of a V shaped sleeveless top and loose, full length pants with elastic at waist worn by Ormond Choral Society for one of their productions ormond theatrical society, mckinnon, bentleigh, moorabbin, reed gladys, clark judy, clothing, actors, early settlers, post world war 11 estates,