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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Robert Cornelius Watters (Bob junior) with cornet in band c 1930, c 1930. Taken from metal plate for reproduction in newspaper
... Robert Cornelius Watters (Bob junior) with cornet in band c 1930 ...Robert (Bob Junior) Cornelius Watters with cornet in band c 1930...Bob WATTERS junior Robert Cornelius WATTERS Robert (Bob Junior) Cornelius Watters with cornet in band c 1930 Photograph Robert Cornelius Watters (Bob junior) with cornet in band c 1930 ...The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob Junior) Cornelius Watters with cornet in band c 1930bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - TALK ABOUT THE LIFE OF IRENE MITCHELL
... ... Cornet band...Her grandfather was Nat Ellis who had a cornet band in Sandhurst before going to Princess Theatre in late 1880s. ...PERSON Individual Irene Mitchell Actress Nat Ellis Cornet band Princess Theatre. Charles Murray Talk about the life of Irene Mitchell (to BHS by Charles Murray?) ...Talk about the life of Irene Mitchell (to BHS by Charles Murray?) Irene Mitchell took part in Bendigo Competitions prior to successful acting career (detailed in talk). Her grandfather was Nat Ellis who had a cornet band in Sandhurst before going to Princess Theatre in late 1880s. (Details provided on page 1 of talk. Two copies of talk and covering letter from author.Charles Murrayperson, individual, irene mitchell, actress, nat ellis, cornet band, princess theatre. -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Vernon Holt, Laura and Frank Wright, 9/4/22
... ...cornet...band...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...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. laura wright frank wright dalbrae vernon holt cornet band Hand written on back - Laura Wright 25, Frank Wright 20, "Dalbrae", St Georges Road, Northcote, Melbourne, Taken by Vernon Holt, 9/4/22 Black and white photograph of a man and a woman standing in front of a house. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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 a man and a woman standing in front of a house. The man is dressed in a band uniform with hat and the woman is dressed in a dark above the ankle length dress. The woman is Laura Wright and the man is Frank Wright. The house is "Dalbrao" at Northcote Hand written on back - Laura Wright 25, Frank Wright 20, "Dalbrae", St Georges Road, Northcote, Melbourne, Taken by Vernon Holt, 9/4/22laura wright, frank wright, dalbrae, vernon holt, cornet, band -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - sepia, Frank Wright, 02/08/1920
... ...Cornet. brass band. 1920...Frank Wright as a 19 year old Frank Wright Cornet. brass band. 1920 trumpet Frank Wright 2/8/1920 signed on lower right corner, and on back "Frank Wright 2nd August 1920 Aged 19 years " Postcard photo signed on lower right corner, Photo of Frank Wright holding a cornet. ...Frank Wright as a 19 year oldPostcard photo signed on lower right corner, Photo of Frank Wright holding a cornet.Frank Wright 2/8/1920 signed on lower right corner, and on back "Frank Wright 2nd August 1920 Aged 19 years "frank wright, cornet. brass band. 1920, trumpet -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, 1937, 2/3/1937
... cornet...conductor...brass band...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. ...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. frank wright cornet conductor brass band Printed on back - Jerome Stamped on back - 2 Mar 1937 Black and white photograph of the torso of a man in dark suit. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 the torso of a man in dark suit. The man is Frank Wright.Printed on back - Jerome Stamped on back - 2 Mar 1937frank wright, cornet, conductor, brass band -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Frank Wright in Soldiers Memorial Band outfit
... cornet...soldiers memorial band...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...cornet. The man is Frank Wright and the uniform is from the Soldiers Memorial Band .2) the same photo in black and white only larger...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. frank wright cornet soldiers memorial band uniform baton Both photographs have Richards & Co. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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.Two photographs - .1) a sepia photograph of a seated man in uniform leaning with arms crossed on a marble topped table. A baton is held in his right hand. On the table is lying a cornet. The man is Frank Wright and the uniform is from the Soldiers Memorial Band .2) the same photo in black and white only largerBoth photographs have Richards & Co. Ballarat embossed in the bottom right hand corner. .2) has a Richards & Co. Photographers Ballarat stamp on the reverse sidefrank wright, cornet, soldiers memorial band, uniform, baton -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Eden Studio, Frank Wright and his sister Laura, 30/6/1920
... ...cornet player...brass band...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...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. frank wright laura wright cornet player brass band Frank Wright (18), Laura Wright (24) 30/6/1020. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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 black and white photograph showing a man holding a cornet and a woman holding a scroll of paper. The man is Frank Wright and the woman is Laura Wright his sister.Frank Wright (18), Laura Wright (24) 30/6/1020. Eden Studio, Sturt St., Ballarat. Post Cardfrank wright, laura wright, cornet player, brass band -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Frank Wright during Competition, 1920's
... band...cornet...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. ...Black and white photograph of a young man dressed in a band uniform and holding his cornet under his arm. He is standing in a field with a large tent in the middle background and trees in the far distance. ...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. frank wright band uniform brass band cornet Black and white photograph of a young man dressed in a band uniform and holding his cornet under his arm. ...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 a young man dressed in a band uniform and holding his cornet under his arm. He is standing in a field with a large tent in the middle background and trees in the far distance. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, band uniform, brass band, cornet -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Sheet Music, Zauberflote (The Magic Flute)
... The "Cornet" Brass (& Military) Band Journal Published by F. ...The "Cornet" Brass (& Military) Band Journal Published by F. ...18 Parts for Brass Band.The "Cornet" Brass (& Military) Band Journal Published by F. Richardson Ltd. The Cornet Office, Sibsey, Boston, LInes 513 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBand Instrument and case
... Brass Band Instrument - Cornet On horn Gautrot Brevete A Paris Mouthpiece missing....flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Brass Band Instrument - Cornet On horn Gautrot Brevete A Paris Mouthpiece missing. ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet On horn Gautrot Brevete A Paris Mouthpiece missing.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Mid 1940's
... Sepia photograph of a small 4 person band - drum, cornet, piano, accordion and base fiddle....Camp 3 band. camp 3 camp 3 band Sepia photograph of a small 4 person band - drum, cornet, piano, accordion and base fiddle. ...Camp 3 band.Sepia photograph of a small 4 person band - drum, cornet, piano, accordion and base fiddle.camp 3, camp 3 band -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, A Special fanfare for Howard John Cornish OAM, by Rosie Bray, 14/04/2017
... Account of the life of Howard John Cornish, Greensborough resident, cornet player and brass band musician, on the occasion of his award of an OAM in 2017....Account of the life of Howard John Cornish, Greensborough resident, cornet player and brass band musician, on the occasion of his award of an OAM in 2017. howard john cornish Typescript, 4 pages , colour photographs; with illustrated article from Diamond Valley Leader 14 June 2017 A Special fanfare for Howard John Cornish OAM, by Rosie Bray Article Article Rosie Bray Diamond Valley Leader ...Account of the life of Howard John Cornish, Greensborough resident, cornet player and brass band musician, on the occasion of his award of an OAM in 2017.Typescript, 4 pages , colour photographs; with illustrated article from Diamond Valley Leader 14 June 2017howard john cornish -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBand Instrument and case
... Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Solbron" Class A, Light Valve. ...flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Solbron" Class A, Light Valve. ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Solbron" Class A, Light Valve. Boosey & Co makers London. No 98585 Guaranteed British made throughout. Horn 4�" Length 12�"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBand Instrument and case
... Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Clear Bore" Class a Light Valve. ...flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Clear Bore" Class a Light Valve. ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Clear Bore" Class a Light Valve. Boosey & Co makers, 295 Regent Street London. No 80772 (64988) Imported by Allan & Co Pty Ltd Melbourne. Horn 4�" Length 12�"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBand Instrument and case
... Brass Band Instrument - Cornet Alto. On horn Class A 50 Medals of Honour. ...flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Brass Band Instrument - Cornet Alto. On horn Class A 50 Medals of Honour. ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet Alto. On horn Class A 50 Medals of Honour. Beeson & Co "Prototype" 198 Euston Road London England. Importer A. P. Sykes Melbourne. Model Beesons Brevete 92230 Length 25�" Bell 9" Mouthpiece missingflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBand Instrument and case, Beeson & Co
... Brass Band Instrument - Cornet. On horn Class A Proteano. ...flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village brass instrument beeson & co a. p. sykes beesons brevete 116028 beesons brevete cornet. Brass Band Instrument - Cornet. On horn Class A Proteano. ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet. On horn Class A Proteano. "Medals of Honour". Beeson & Co "Prototype" 198 Euston Road London England. Importer A. P. Sykes Melbourne. Model Beesons Brevete 116028 Length 12½" Bell 4⅝" Mouthpiece missing. Has flower design on horn. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, brass instrument, beeson & co, a. p. sykes, beesons brevete 116028, beesons brevete, cornet. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBand Instrument and case
... Brass Band Instrument - Cornet Alto. On horn Class A "Medals of Honour". ...flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Brass Band Instrument - Cornet Alto. On horn Class A "Medals of Honour". ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet Alto. On horn Class A "Medals of Honour". Beeson & Co "Prototype" 198 Euston Road London England. Importer A. P. Sykes Melbourne. Model Beesons Brevete 114008 Length 21�" Bell 7" Mouthpiece missing. Has flower design on horn. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME OF GRAND CONCERT, 8 October 1952
... Event, Souvenir Programme of Grand Concert to Welcome Reverend Brother Justinian Assistant-General of the Marist Brothers by the Combined Marist Colleges of Victoria at the Hawthorn Town Hall 8th October 1952.There was 14 official areas to the program, The Marist Brother's High School Band, Bendigo , performed Band Recital; Cornet Solo; Euphonium Solo....Event, Souvenir Programme of Grand Concert to Welcome Reverend Brother Justinian Assistant-General of the Marist Brothers by the Combined Marist Colleges of Victoria at the Hawthorn Town Hall 8th October 1952.There was 14 official areas to the program, The Marist Brother's High School Band, Bendigo , performed Band Recital; Cornet Solo; Euphonium Solo. Document RANDALL COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME OF GRAND CONCERT ...Event, Souvenir Programme of Grand Concert to Welcome Reverend Brother Justinian Assistant-General of the Marist Brothers by the Combined Marist Colleges of Victoria at the Hawthorn Town Hall 8th October 1952.There was 14 official areas to the program, The Marist Brother's High School Band, Bendigo , performed Band Recital; Cornet Solo; Euphonium Solo.C.G.Meehan & Co P/L, Wynyard St, South Melbourne.event, entertainment, marist bros college -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, Chappel & Co Ltd et al, Blueberry Hill, 1940
... Sheet music for cornet printed in black ink on white A4 paper. 20 Parts for Brass band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Flugelhorn Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Percussion Drum Kit Timpani & Glock ...Alan Fernie, Thompsons Foundry Brass Inc. stamp in red ink/Maldon Brass Band stamp in black ink/left top corner: Solo Bb cornet, Stripper tempo=80...Alan Fernie, Thompsons Foundry Brass Inc. stamp in red ink/Maldon Brass Band stamp in black ink/left top corner: Solo Bb cornet, Stripper tempo=80 Sheet music for cornet printed in black ink on white A4 paper. 20 Parts for Brass band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Flugelhorn Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Percussion Drum Kit Timpani & Glock Blueberry Hill Document Sheet Music for Brass Band Chappel & Co Ltd Al Lewis Larry Stock Vincent Rose Alan Fernie Obrasso Verlag AG ...Blueberry Hill is considered a blues standard, made popular by Fats Domino. The song was first published in 1940 with the music composed by Vincent Rose (1880-1944), and lyrics written by Larry Stock and Al Lewis. This arrangement is by Alan Fernie and was released by Obrasso Verlag AG. The tune was originally written for the 1941 western film "The Singing Hill" where it was first performed by Gene Autry.Sheet music for cornet printed in black ink on white A4 paper. 20 Parts for Brass band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Flugelhorn Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Percussion Drum Kit Timpani & Glock non-fictionBlueberry Hill is considered a blues standard, made popular by Fats Domino. The song was first published in 1940 with the music composed by Vincent Rose (1880-1944), and lyrics written by Larry Stock and Al Lewis. This arrangement is by Alan Fernie and was released by Obrasso Verlag AG. The tune was originally written for the 1941 western film "The Singing Hill" where it was first performed by Gene Autry. obrasso-verlag ag, blueberry hill, fats domino, gene autry, the singing hill, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, vincent rose, alan fernie, 1950s, al lewis, larry stock -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, John Hartmann, Arbucklenian Polka, C.1912
... cornet virtuoso Matthew Arbuckle. This polka is a fantastic piece full of excitement and has many runs of notes giving it much character. 14 Parts for Brass Band- Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd & 4th Cornets Solo Eb Tenor 1st and 2nd Eb Horns Bb Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st & 2nd Trombones Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bombardon Drums ...cornet virtuoso Matthew Arbuckle. This polka is a fantastic piece full of excitement and has many runs of notes giving it much character. 14 Parts for Brass Band- Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd & 4th Cornets Solo Eb Tenor 1st and 2nd Eb Horns Bb Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st & 2nd Trombones Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bombardon Drums Arbucklenian Polka Document Sheet Music for Brass Band John Hartmann Boosey & Hawkes (Aust.) ...This Cornet Solo was written by John Hartmann (1830-1897) and especially composed for the great Scottish cornet virtuoso Matthew Arbuckle. This polka is a fantastic piece full of excitement and has many runs of notes giving it much character.This Cornet Solo was written by John Hartmann (1830-1897) and especially composed for the great Scottish cornet virtuoso Matthew Arbuckle. This polka is a fantastic piece full of excitement and has many runs of notes giving it much character. 14 Parts for Brass Band- Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd & 4th Cornets Solo Eb Tenor 1st and 2nd Eb Horns Bb Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st & 2nd Trombones Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bombardon Drums fictionThis Cornet Solo was written by John Hartmann (1830-1897) and especially composed for the great Scottish cornet virtuoso Matthew Arbuckle. This polka is a fantastic piece full of excitement and has many runs of notes giving it much character.matthew arbuckle, john hartmann, cornet solo, polka -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, Harms Inc. et al, The Blue Room, 1926
... Its simple melody makes it easy to adapt to introduce instrumental improvisation over the backing band. 17 Parts for Brass Band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb Euphonium 1st baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Drums...Its simple melody makes it easy to adapt to introduce instrumental improvisation over the backing band. 17 Parts for Brass Band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb Euphonium 1st baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Drums The Blue Room Document Sheet Music for Brass Band Harms Inc. ...The Blue Room is a Showtune written by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) for the musical "The Girl Friend" with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The New York American reviewer at the time of the release of the musical in 1926 wrote "There was a ditty called 'The Blue Room' which should be sung to exhaustion". The piece has become a well known jazz standard and has been released by many artists over the past century. Its simple melody makes it easy to adapt to introduce instrumental improvisation over the backing band.The Blue Room is a Showtune written by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) for the musical "The Girl Friend" with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The New York American reviewer at the time of the release of the musical in 1926 wrote "There was a ditty called 'The Blue Room' which should be sung to exhaustion". The piece has become a well known jazz standard and has been released by many artists over the past century. Its simple melody makes it easy to adapt to introduce instrumental improvisation over the backing band. 17 Parts for Brass Band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb Euphonium 1st baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass DrumsThe Blue Room is a Showtune written by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) for the musical "The Girl Friend" with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The New York American reviewer at the time of the release of the musical in 1926 wrote "There was a ditty called 'The Blue Room' which should be sung to exhaustion". The piece has become a well known jazz standard and has been released by many artists over the past century. Its simple melody makes it easy to adapt to introduce instrumental improvisation over the backing band.the blue room, richard rodgers, lorenz hart, showtune, 1926, the girl friend, musical, chappell & co, harms inc., robert h mcanally -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Kodak Australia, Sarah and Laura Wright at Laura Villa, Smeaton, 28/1/1922
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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..1) black and white photograph of a woman dressed in a dark ankle length dress with a scalloped overskirt, wearing beads around her neck. She is standing on the steps of a cottage "Laura Villa" with a shrub to the left of her. The woman is Laura Wright. .2) black and white photograph of a woman wearing a long dark dress and a white cravat with a brooch, standing of the steps of a cottage. The woman is Sarah Wright and the cottage is "Laura Villa". .3) black and white photograph of a woman wearing a long dark dress and a white cravat with a brooch, standing of the steps of a cottage. The woman is Sarah Wright and the cottage is "Laura Villa"..1) Handwritten on back - Laura Wright, aged 25 years. Taken at Smeaton, January 28th 1922, by Frank Wright .2) Handwritten on back Mrs W. Wright, "Laura Villa" Smeaton. Taken by her son, Frank Wright on January 28th, 1922laura wright, sarah wright, laura villa, frank wright, smeaton -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Sarah Wright and family, 1928?
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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. As Sarah is in her dressing gown and slippers these photos could refer to a note on an envelope left by Frank which says 'Mother taken on the first day up out of bed - at Lauls on 13th May 1928'. .1) black and white photograph of a man and a woman sitting on a wicker chair which is on a tessellated floor of the front porch of a brick building. The woman is wearing a dressing gown and slippers. The man is Frank Wright and the woman is Sarah Wright, his mother. .2) black and white photograph of a woman sitting on a wicker armchair with a pillow behind her back. The chair is on a tessellated floor on the front porch of a brick building. The woman is Sarah Wright. .3) black and white photograph of a man, two women and a child sitting on a wicker chair which is on a tessellated floor on the front porch of a brick building. The man is Frank Wright and the older woman is his mother Sarah Wright. The younger woman is his sister Laura and her son, Frank Ritchie is sitting on Frank's lap.On the left hand side of the porch are ornate columns and on the right hand side is a potted plant.frank wright, sarah wright, laura wright, tessilated floor, wicker chair, ornate column, child -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - black and white, Sarah Wright at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Sarah Wright was the mother of Frank Wright who was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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 a woman in a dark dress and hat and carrying an umbrella. She is standing on a path set within the grounds of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, with the Statue Pavillion, a statue, shrubs and large trees in the background. The woman is Sarah Wright.sarah wright, frank wright, ballarat botanical gardens, statue pavillion -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Laura Wright-Ritchie (probably)
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Laura Wright-Ritchie was gifted on the viola and was a music teacher. She was the sister of Frank Wright, who was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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 a woman standing on the driveway in front of a house. Behind her is a flowering bush. She is dressed in a dress and overcoat. The woman is Laura Wright-Ritchie and the house is situated in Gregory Street, Wendouree.Printed - Selo; written in pencil on back - 694Blaura wright-ritchie, laura wright, viola, music teacher, frank wright, gregory street, -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Lin Jenkins, Frank Wright at Doveton Street South, Ballarat, 23/07/1921
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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 a man with one hand in the pocket of his suit trousers, standing before the front porch of a timber house. There is some wrought iron over the entrance to the porch. The man is Frank Wright and the house is at 118 Doveton Street South, Ballarat.Handwritten on the back - Frank Wright, at the age of 19 years taken at 118 Doveton St Sth, Ballarat, by Lin Jenkins, 23-7-1921frank wright, lin jenkins, timber house, wrought iron, ballarat -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Kodak Australia, Sarah Wright and son Alex, circa mid - late 1920's
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Alex Wright was the brother ofFrank Wright who was a renown resident of Smeaton. 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 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..1) Black and white photograph of a man and a woman standing in front of a picket fence, with a large tree in the background. The man is wearing a suit and is Frank Wright. The woman is wearing a long dark skirt and long sleeved blouse with a brooch at the neckline. She is his mother Sarah Wright. The man is wearing a suit and is Sarah's son Alex. The picket fence surrounds "Laura Villa". .2) Glass plate for this photographPrinted on the back - Post Card, Kodak Australiafrank wright, sarah wright, picket fence, laura villa, smeaton, cornet -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, St Joseph's Orphanage Brass Band, 1924, 1924
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother was Sarah Wright. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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 Joseph's home was later known as Nazareth House.Black and white photograph of a group of boys dressed in a band uniform all carrying brass instruments. The conductor is seated centre front with two drums, one on top of the other placed in front of him. The group is arranged in front of shrubbery and a statue of Mary. The conductor is Frank Wright and the grounds are the boys orphanage, St Joseph's Home - now Blythewood GrangeWritten in ink on front - '1924'frank wright, brass band, catholic, mary statue, orphanage, st joseph's home, sebastopol, st joseph's orphanage band -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - black and white, Press & Publicity, Photographic Co, Florence Restaurant, Piccadilly, London, 1933, 1933
... Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...Frank was tutored by Percy Code and 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. ...This photograph was one of Frank Wright's collection. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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 a large ornate room with men and women seated at four long tables, set with flatware, silverware and ornately folded napkins. Other men and women are standing around the edges of the room. They are all formally dressed. The room has ornate cornice, ceilings and light fixtures and a large mirror on the back wall. The place is the Florence Restaurant, Piccadilly London.Written in pencil on the back - 'Dinner at Florence Restaurant Piccadilly London after Crystal Palace 1933'frank wright, florence restaurant piccadilly london -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - sepia, Richards & Co, Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, 1932
... Band. Frank Wright Conductor. Winners B Grade South St Championship and quickstep 2nd A grade quickstep and 2nd a grade aggregate. October 1932. Absent solo euphonium Bert Harding, cornet...Band. Frank Wright Conductor. Winners B Grade South St Championship and quickstep 2nd A grade quickstep and 2nd a grade aggregate. October 1932. Absent solo euphonium Bert Harding, cornet ...Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, Frank Wright Conductor. Winners of B. Grade South Street Championship and quickstep. 2nd A grade quickBlack and white photograph of the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band, posing in uniform and with instruments outside the Ranger barracks (Later used as Dan Murphy's Ballarat)Richards & Co Ballarat in lower right corner .2) Verso in pencil "Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band. Frank Wright Conductor. Winners B Grade South St Championship and quickstep 2nd A grade quickstep and 2nd a grade aggregate. October 1932. Absent solo euphonium Bert Harding, cornet Vernon Hallfrank wright, south street competitions, ballarat soldiers memorial band, bert harding, vernon hall
