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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Christmas Carols at St Brigid's Crossley, 2016, 18/12/2016
... Brass Band. ... played by the Port Fairy Brass Band. St Brigid's Crossley ...Two panoramic photos of people singing Christmas Carols in St Brigid's Crossley. Music is being played by the Port Fairy Brass Band. st brigid's crossley, christmas carols, crossley, church -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, U.S.A. Army Band about 1942-43?, 1942-43
... with a band in the foreground , Stawell Brass Band is written... in the foreground , Stawell Brass Band is written on the bass Drum ...B/W Photo: showing a large group of people mainly children with a band in the foreground , Stawell Brass Band is written on the bass DrumOn Reverse: U.S.A. Armt Band S. Scholl about 1942-43band, military -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MUSIC MEN
... men: the Golden Square brass band in May, 1941. The clip... ''The way we were'' from 2001. Music men: the Golden Square brass ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Music men: the Golden Square brass band in May, 1941. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - BENDIGO BANDS COLLECTION: MARONG MUNICIPAL (HOPETOUN) BRASS BAND
... BENDIGO BANDS COLLECTION: MARONG MUNICIPAL (HOPETOUN) BRASS...marong brass band...Marong Municipal (Hopetoun) Brass Band. Centenary... ENTERTAINMENT Music marong brass band Marong Municipal (Hopetoun) Brass ...Marong Municipal (Hopetoun) Brass Band. Centenary Celebration 1889 - 1989. 9th and 10th December 1989. Programme of events 9th December.entertainment, music, marong brass band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - POST OFFICE GALLERY,CELEBRATING 150 YEARS RAIL IN BENDIGO AND THE BENDIGO BRASS BAND, 2012
... AND THE BENDIGO BRASS BAND... and the Bendigo Brass Band, 28 pages black and white and colour... Celebrating 150 years rail in Bendigo and the Bendigo Brass Band, 28 ...Post Office Gallery Celebrating 150 years rail in Bendigo and the Bendigo Brass Band, 28 pages black and white and colour photographs.bendigo, history, regional rail link. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: CONCERT PROGRAM, 1906
... and Sporting Carnival'' March 1906, Eaglehawk Borough Brass Band... Borough Brass Band, Sports Ground, Eaglehawk. Document HAMILTON ...Document. Paper flyer advertising; ''Biograph Concert and Sporting Carnival'' March 1906, Eaglehawk Borough Brass Band, Sports Ground, Eaglehawk.performing arts, elocution, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - M. ROSE COLLECTION: BRASS BAND
... M. ROSE COLLECTION: BRASS BAND...brass band...Photograph - black and white. Photograph of a Brass Band... ORGANIZATION Club/society brass band Brass Band. M.Rose collection ...Photograph - black and white. Photograph of a Brass Band, the middle large drum has a winners cup sitting on it. 26 band members in photo.Raymond Kellyorganization, club/society, brass band, brass band. m.rose collection. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO TRAMS, Dec1972
... Slide. Bendigo Trams. The Victorian Police Brass Band.... The Victorian Police Brass Band marching along High Street in front ...Slide. Bendigo Trams. The Victorian Police Brass Band marching along High Street in front of Wattie Corrie Motors, towards the Fountain.slide, bendigo, bendigo trams., bendigo trams. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Black and White, St Hilda's Band in Wales, 1934
... brass band... the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band... photographs of members of a brass band seated in a square playing... of a brass band seated in a square playing their instruments ...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.St Hilda's Band in Wales, 1934 Four black and white photographs of members of a brass band seated in a square playing their instruments. They are situated in fields or village greens and one shows seated spectators. The band is St Hilda's Band and the conductor is Frank Wright.1). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright (conductor), Cinderford, Wales 28/5/34 2). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright, Conductor, Merthyr, Wales 6/6/34 3). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright Conductor, Llanelly, Wales 29/5/34 4). Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright (Conductor), Bridgend, Wales 5/6/34st hilda's band, frank wright, conductor, brass band -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Poco a Poco: the story of the Shire of Eltham Brass Band, November 1964, 1964
... Poco a Poco: the story of the Shire of Eltham Brass Band...brass band... of Eltham Brass band by E. Y. Barnes. This may have been an early... of Eltham Brass band by E. Y. Barnes. This may have been an early ...Page [i] : Prepared for the Committee of the Shire of Eltham Brass band by E. Y. Barnes. This may have been an early draft copy as it includes pen notations and corrections. Page 2: "The aim of this presentation is to give a balanced comprehensive story of the Shire of Eltham Brass Band, its origins, aims, history and operations". The Band was formed in 1954 with male members, Includes a list and biographies of bandmasters, uniforms, engagements, names of and roles of "helpers" and names of organisations which the Band has been associated. as well as names of early band members and other associated members. This document is significant in that it not only traces the development of the Shire of Eltham Brass Band (a forerunner of the current Eltham Concert Band) and of music in the area but it also gives an insight into the people and their community in the 1950s and early 1960s.Original typed manuscript with occasional photocopied sketch enclosed in a green folder. Calligraphy on cover plate and title page Title pages includes the signature: E.Y. Barnesbrass band -
Victorian Bands' League
Flyer /Pamphlet / Programme, 1933
... moonee valley brass band... the affliations of all brass bands in Victoria and took over the control... the affliations of all brass bands in Victoria and took over the control ...The Victorian Bands' League was officially founded on the 10th of April, 1931. This new organisation quickly gained the affliations of all brass bands in Victoria and took over the control of bands from the Victorian Bands' Association. The new VBL started presenting massed bands events at the MCG and ran competitions around Victoria. This program pamphlet is a unique example of the style of massed bands events that were held at the MCG with 24 brass bands all marching into the ground and performing a number of items individually or in groups. This would have been quite a spectacle! This small program is very significant to the banding history in Victoria. It provides a wealth of information as to the bands that existed in 1933 as well as what they played, and how the VBL organised events. As well as this, there is evidence of a large number of metropolitan bands as well as bands from country areas.Small printed pamphlet on thin paper.victorian bands' league, melbourne cricket ground, malvern tramway junior, malvern tramways band, stonnington city brass, coburg west boys, prahran city, kingsville and yarraville citizens', footscray city, footscray-yarraville city brass, coburg city, northcote citizens and soldiers', essendon citizens', moonee valley brass band, geelong city, terang brass, geelong west city, south melbourne city, reservoir citizens', st. kilda city, oakleigh city, oakleigh band, hawthorn city, kensington district, brunswick city, moreland city band, moorabbin shire, metropolitan fire brigade, sunshine district, sunshine community brass, kew city, kynetown town -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed black and white photograph, mid - second half 20th century
... Heather-Clem Orbost-Brass-Band music recreation...A black / white photograph of a man in a brass band uniform... photograph of a man in a brass band uniform. He is holding a brass ...This is a photograph of Mr Clem Heather, band leader. Clem Heather was a Forestry employee in Orbost, The Orbost Workers' Band was started in 1889 by Donald and Archie Munro. The band folded after the town was devastated by floods in 1893. Charles Spink reformed the group in 1905. It split in 1908 and the breakaway band was named the Orbost Workers Band. The two bands, The Orbost Workers and Orbost Town Band would often compete against each other. Eventually, in 1913, the two bands amalgamated to form the Orbost Municipal band. The old Orbost Municipal Band recorded its last meeting in 1941 -a lack of effort and membership. The new Orbost Municipal Band was restarted by Clem Heather (a previous member) on Wednesday 20th September, 1961 and continued into the late 1980s when lack of interest caused it to become defunct.This is a pictorial record associated with the Orbost Brass Band. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many membersA black / white photograph of a man in a brass band uniform. He is holding a brass instrument (French horn?). It is under glass in a white wooden frame.on front -????????? Orbostheather-clem orbost-brass-band music recreation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: IN TUNE
... , November 7, 2001. In tune: Hopetoun brass band, circa 1918...: Hopetoun brass band, circa 1918. The clip is in a folder. Newspaper ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Wednesday, November 7, 2001. In tune: Hopetoun brass band, circa 1918. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BRASS BAND GROUP
... BRASS BAND GROUP...brass band...Photograph - black and white. A Brass Band group photo... ORGANIZATION Club/society brass band Brass Band Group. Dana, Mount ...Photograph - black and white. A Brass Band group photo. This photo looks similar to 1351, some of the faces look the same, maybe a bit older.Dana, Mount Gambier.organization, club/society, brass band, brass band group. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO TRAMS, Dec 1972
... Slide. Bendigo Trams. The Victorian Police brass band.... The Victorian Police brass band marching along High Street Bendigo ...Slide. Bendigo Trams. The Victorian Police brass band marching along High Street Bendigo towards the Fountain, in front of City Family Hotel.slide, bendigo, bendigo trams., bendigo trams. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
documents, originals - late 19th - early 20th centuries
... in the promotion of the first brass band in Orbost. He was the son... in the promotion of the first brass band in Orbost. He was the son ...Archie Munro was a well-known Orbost identity who first operated a boot shop in Cameron's barn. He was also active in the promotion of the first brass band in Orbost. He was the son of Hector Munro.Archie Munro was a well-known Orbost identity who first operated a boot shop in Cameron's barn. He was also active in the promotion of the first brass band in Orbost. A collection of photocopied documents. The originals are from the writing desk of A.D. Munro ( Reg. 368).munro-archie dcouments -
Heathcote McIvor Historical Society
Drum, Bass Drum, 1890
... bass drum heathcote brass band... Brass Band members. ... of group of Heathcote Brass Band members. only item known still ...Drum has been in Historic Society for many years no history known till 2010 when a visitor donated several photographs to society .one with the bass drum in front of group of Heathcote Brass Band members. only item known still in exsistance from the brass band dated from 1890-1930 in Heathcote.Bass Drum made of wood and skin, with brass fittings. rope and leather stretchers around barrelNo markings or name of maker visiblebass drum heathcote brass band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORIC SOUND
... 1, 2001. Historic sound: the Golden Square brass band...: the Golden Square brass band in 1941. The clip is in a folder ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, October 1, 2001. Historic sound: the Golden Square brass band in 1941. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Mar 1962
... Slide. Bendigo Views. Brass band on the Queen Elizabeth.... Brass band on the Queen Elizabeth Oval. There are three ...Slide. Bendigo Views. Brass band on the Queen Elizabeth Oval. There are three uniformed men standing back behind them and two more leaning on the fence.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BOROUGH BRASS BAND 1896, 1896
... BOROUGH BRASS BAND 1896...borough brass band...Black and White mounted Photograph of the Borough Brass... ORGANIZATION Club/society borough brass band Borough Brass Band Brass ...Black and White mounted Photograph of the Borough Brass Band in 1896, 'B.B.B 1896' printed on the drum, Markings on photo read 'H.J.G. Biggs Health Inspector'organization, club/society, borough brass band, borough brass band, brass band, 1896, musical instruments -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO EASTER PROCESSION, Apr 1961
... by marching girls and a brass band.... by marching girls and a brass band. Slide BENDIGO EASTER PROCESSION. ...Slide. BENDIGO EASTER PROCESSION. Two Ladies dressed in period costume riding in a buggy pulled by a brown horse followed by marching girls and a brass band.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter procession., bendigo easter procession. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Souvenir - Trench Art, Bracelet Metal Map of Australia with leather strap, Mid 1917
... Hand made metal map of Australia with brown leather band... leather band hand stitched and brass metal buckle “2381 C.W.SMITH ...Wrist badge for self identifiaction made by 2381 C.W. Smith as Trench Art during service in WW1Manufactured during WW1 by C.W. Smith as an item of identification in case of an adverse occurrence during his operational serviceHand made metal map of Australia with brown leather band hand stitched and brass metal buckle“2381 C.W.SMITH/1ST FIELD SQDN./A.N.Z. MTD DIV M.” Inscribed on front of metal mapwrist, badge, metal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, St Hilda's Band in a Rotunda, 1934, April 1934
... the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band... glass windows. A brass band is performing inside. It is St... glass windows. A brass band is performing inside. It is St ...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.Black and white photograph of an ornate band rotunda sitting on a timber plank surface. The domed roof is supported by ionic columns and the interior is enclosed by full length, paned glass windows. A brass band is performing inside. It is St. Hilda's Band and the place is Hastings Pier in England. The conductor is Frank Wright.Written in pencil on back - Band Rotunda (St Hilda's Band playing), Hastings Pier, Frank Wright Conductor, April 1934frank wright, st hildas band, hastings pier, band rotunda -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED WW2, C.WW2
... band with brass button keepers. RAAF badge in gold and red..., black leather hat band with brass button keepers. RAAF badge ...Peaked cap worn by “Vivian Donald BULLEN". He first enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.3.1942 age 22 years 8 months No VX75447, during his time he rose to Acting Cpl, attached to No 4 Chemical Warfare Coy RAE and A.A.O.C in Bendigo, he was hospitalised with a Peptic Ulcer, discharged from the Army on 3.9.1943 to join the RAAF. Enlisted in the RAAF on 4.9.1943 No 431933 as a Aircraftsman, after initial training he was posted to “Air Gunnery School” on 4.2.1944, embarked for England 28.4.1944, went through 3 training units in Bomber Command, posted to 466 Sqd Driffield 19.1.1945. He rose through the ranks from Aircraftsman - LAC - Sgt - Flt Sgt - Fly Officer by 7.10.1945. He flew 13 sorties and was eligible for the France & Germany Star. Embarked for Australia 29.6.1945, discharged from RAAF 9.10.1945. Cap - peaked, navy blue cotton twill, black leather hat band with brass button keepers. RAAF badge in gold and red crown above eagle wings and laurel wreath. Inside cap, leather sweatband and cotton lining. Makers label imprint on sweatband.Sweatband - makers label imprint "Sam Brown Leather". headwear, uniform, ww2, raaf, vivian donald bullen -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Hand Chain Saw
... with two wooden handles, one original with a brass band..., one original with a brass band, and contained in a leather ...More than likely used by members of Engineer Platoons etc. during WW2Length of chain with teeth used as a chainsaw in WW2? Comes with two wooden handles, one original with a brass band, and contained in a leather pouch with two belt loops.SN & DY 1C on the inside of the leather pouchchainsaw, ww2, world war 2, wwii, world war 11, engineers, wood cutting -
Victorian Bands' League
Programme, Caulfield Citizens' : First Massed Bands Festival, 14/09/1952
... involving brass bands from all over Metropolitan Melbourne and one... on the 14th of September, 1952 involving brass bands from all over ...This small program was produced for a Massed Bands event held at Elsternwick Park on the 14th of September, 1952 involving brass bands from all over Metropolitan Melbourne and one band from Geelong. Held under the patronage of the Victorian Bands' League, this event involved bands marching from Elsternwick Station to the oval, and then performing a selection of items either on the march or in massed band format. The event was adjudicated by Mr George Harris with trophies awarded to various brass bands. The Massed Bands event was held to raise funds for the Caulfield Citizens' Band who had recently lost their band room due to fire.This little program is of significance as it highlights a typical brass band event in Metropolitan Melbourne. These programs are rare and it indicates the popularity of them and the range of bands that would travel long distances to participate. In a dual purpose, this event also raised money for the local band and was obviously a highlight for the municipality. A small program printed on paper.caulfield district band, city of caulfield, victorian bands' league, caulfield citizens' band, williamstown city band, essendon citizens' band, ringwood citizens' band, malvern municipal band, geelong city municipal band, brunswick city municipal band, prahran city band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Brochure, Besson "Prototype", 1930s?
... brass band.... He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring... in black, advertising the Besson brand brass band instruments, sold... brochure printed in black, advertising the Besson brand brass band ...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 yellow, red and white three fold brochure printed in black, advertising the Besson brand brass band instruments, sold by A P Sykes of Melbourne. On the front cover are photographs of two musicians who a giving their approval for these instruments. One is Frank Wright and the other is William S. May.frank wright, brass band, musical instruments, william s may, besson, a p sykes -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, Henry Round, An American Tour, C. 1930
... Sheet Music for Brass Band...17 parts for Brass Band including Soprano Cornet Solo...Liverpool Brass band ( & Military) Journal Published... Street Castlemaine goldfields Sheet Music for Brass Band Document ...This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future.17 parts for Brass Band including Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repian Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Side Drum Bass Drum and Cymbal This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future.This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future. america, american, h round, wright and round, hustle an bustle of new york, new york, star spangled banner, yankee doodle, buffalo girls, my maryland, the vacant chair, camptown races, in dixies land, my old kentucky home, we are coming father abraam, the battle cry of freedom, the mocking bird, old glorys marching on, cg röder, leipzig, cornet, tenor horn, euphonium, trombone, baritone, bass, tuba, drums, fantasia, medley, minstrel, george frederick root, john hodges, stephen foster, dan emmett, sigmund romberg, john stafford smith, john william grout -
Victorian Bands' League
Photograph, Geelong Naval Reserve Band, approx.: 1913-1916
... brass band... and parades. There were a number of brass bands in Geelong... and parades. There were a number of brass bands in Geelong at the time ...The Geelong Naval Reserve Band was active in the early 1900's. Having been formed and reformed many times, the band consolidated its presence in the town and performed at many concerts and parades. There were a number of brass bands in Geelong at the time.This photo represents one of the earliest pictures of this band. It isn't a well-known band in Victoria so any information on the band is scarce. However, activities of the band were noted in local Geelong newspapers.Rectangular black and white photograph mounted on card.W. H. Watts, Photogeelong naval reserve band, geelong, victoria, royal australian navy, brass band, geelong west brass band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme - Music Score, W. Paxton & Co Ltd, Diadem of Gold Overture by G. Bailey and arranged by Frank Wright, mid 1900s
... . He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring... for brass bands and on the inside front cover is a printed note.... The score was written for brass bands and on the inside front cover ...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 14 page booklet with a red and gold cover, containing the 'Short Score' of the 'Diadem of Gold Overture' written by G Bailey and arranged by Frank Wright. The score was written for brass bands and on the inside front cover is a printed note written by Frank to the musicians on how to play the new features in the music. frank wright, g bailey, diadem of gold overture, musical score