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 AustraliaA black and white photograph of a cornet player depicted in uniform. He wears a medal and holds a cornet. The person depicted is Frank Wright who was the winner of the Champion Cornet Solo at the Ballarat CompetionsPersonal marking "Truly Yours Frank Wright 1/1/1920". Enscription - Ballarat Competitions, 1919, Champion Cornet solo-F.Wright, 1st, Besson"New Creation" Cornetcornet player, frank wright, ballarat competitions, south street competitions

Brass band instrumental music competitions were enthusiastically followed in Australia in the early twentieth century. Ballarat was a leading centre for these musical competitions and Michael Taffe played cornet and flugelhorn with several local brass bands. He was Australian Junior Cornet solo Champion in 1920 and won the open section of the instrumentals at the VRI competitions held in the ballroom at Flinders Street Station in 1924. michael taffe, victorian railways institute, cornet solo, flinders street station ballroom

Won by Michael Taffe at the Flinders St station Ballroom in October 1924. Michael Taffe had been the Australian Junior Cornet Solo Champion four years earlier.This certificate is an example of the support the Victorian Railways Institute, and other government and corporate staff organisations gave to their employees in a range of cultural fields from the nineteenth to the late twentieth century. Small certificate with Victorian Railways Institute seal.Details provided in copperplate writing - M. J. Taffe, First Prize 82 Points Instrumental Division Cornet Solo Institute Event , signed by president and secretary and dated Melbourne 18th October 24.victorian railways institute, cornet, taffe, melbourne, central station., railways

Cornet music manuscript book written out by W. P. Joyce of Geelong in the 1890s and handed on to a young Ballarat junior cornet champion Michael Taffe in the early twentieth century. Significant in its relationship to the importance of brass band music in the 1890s-1920s in both Ballarat and Geelong and regional Australia in general. Taffe also played under the instruction of Dr Percy Jones of Geelong.Inscription inside back cover, - 'W.P.Joyce April 27th '91 Geelongmusic, cornet, geelong, w. p. joyce, m. taffe

Photo of Frank Wright as an 18year old having won Championship of Bb Cornet SoloPhoto of Frank Wright holding Cornet. .1 - Frank Wright (A.L.C.M) (British ColoniesGold Medalist) Wins Champion Bb Cornet Solo South St. Competitions. October 1919. Test Pieces - "Wendouree " - (Percy Code) 95 points against 43 competitors at the age of 18 years. On front of photo inscription" Truly Yours Frank Wright 25/10/1920"frank wright, south street, cornet

Sheet music containing music for 16 tunes including: Hosanna, Judge me, O God, Land of Hope and Glory, Rejoyce Today, The Lost Chord, Hymn of the Home-Land, Two Chorales by Bach, Hymns of the Great Composers, Baden, Saxony, Kyris Eleison, Como, Silver Moonlight Winds are Blowing, Oh Who will o'er the downs so free, and Softly Falls the MoonlightfictionThis item is a set of music produced by Boosey and Hawkes and arranged by James Ord Hume.sheet music, hymn, euphonium solo, cornet solo, quick march, grand chorus

1919 Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia: South Street Competition Ballarat Third place certificate awarded to M. J. Taffe for Champion Bugle Solo. Signed by the founder of the Competition W. D. Hill.Awarded to M. J. Taffe for Champion Bugle Solo and signed by the founder of the Competition W. D. Hill. The Taffe family, like many local families, were involved in community affairs and associations across the years. It is unusual for the generations of one family to retain these mementoes of activities in a generational home in Australia. This second Michael Taffe was active in several brass bands in the city and also was a bugler in the 71st Battalion Band.Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia Prize Certificate.w d hill, michael taffe, ballarat, cornet solo, south street competitions, bugle, military

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 16 Parts Brass Band Instrumentation Quick March Ascherberg's Brass and Military Band Journal Key Signature: Ab Major Instrumentation: Repiano Cornet Bb Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Solo Tenor Horn Eb 2nd Tenor Horn Eb 3rd Tenor Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Tenor Trombone 2nd Tenor Trombone Bass Trombone Bb Euphonium (Treble Clef) Eb Basses Bb Basses DrumsOuter Envelope: Title, Composer, Instrumentation and Publisher information, QM22. On Inner Envelope: QM22, Q271brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

The music for popular First World War composition "The Boys of the Dardenelles" by Marsh Little and arranged by J.Devlin Deane 1915 and copyrighted Sydney 1915. These cards attach to the lyre holder on the cornet for use in a marching band. This copy belonging to Michael Taffe of Ballarat and used during WWI & WWII.This is the first piece of specifically Australian patriotic music generated as a result of the disastrous campaign at Anzac. Produced in 1915 it was used in this instance by Ballarat Bands within a year of Anzac..Small music card for cornet lyre.nil,brass band, solo cornet, taffe, ballarat, music card, world war i, deane, devlin, dardenelles, quick march

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

In 1920 Michael Taffe was awarded Junior Cornet Solo Champion at Ballarat's South St competitions, The Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia. This competition was the premier band contest in Australia with musicians from every state and New Zealand taking part. This Boosey & Co cornet was on display in the window of Allan's Music store Melbourne when the building was severely damaged by fire but these items were saved. Part of a large family collection of local & family history items at Hymettus Cottage, home to the same Ballarat family for the past 125. This cornet has a well documented provenance and a known owner and has been at Hymettus for over a century. Boosey & Co joined with Hawkes in 1930 to become Boosey & Hawkes. This cornet forms part of a significant and representative historical collection that reflects Ballarat's local history from a family perspective. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in Ballarat from the 19th to the 21st century and provides interpretative capacity for family, local, and social history themes.Heavily decorated and inscribed.cornet, music, michael taffe, south street competitions, ballarat, boosey & co

In 1920 Michael Taffe at 17 years of age, was awarded Junior Cornet Solo Champion at Ballarat's South St competitions, The Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia. This competition was the premier band contest in Australia with musicians from every state and New Zealand taking part. The large framed studio portrait of Michael together with his cornet and medals was on display in the window of Allan's Music store Melbourne when the building was severely damaged by fire but these items were saved. Part of a large family collection of local & family history items at Hymettus Cottage, home to the same Ballarat family for the past 127 years. This portrait has a well documented provenance and a known owner and has hung in this historic house for the past 106 years. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection that reflects Ballarat's local history from a family perspective. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in Ballarat from the 19th to the 21st century and provides interpretative capacity for family, local, and social history themes.cornet, music, michael taffe, south street competitions, ballarat

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 23 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Feldman's Brass & Military Band Journal March and One-Step Tempo di Marcia Key Signature: Ab Major Instrumentation: Flute & Piccolo Eb Oboe Eb Clarinet 1st Clarinet Bb 2nd Clarinet Bb 3rd Clarinet Bb Bassoon Alto Saxophone Eb 1st Baritone Bb & Tenor Saxophone Bb (Treble Clef) Conductor (in Bb) Bb Repiano (Cornet) Solo Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 1st Horn Eb or Solo Tenor 2nd Horn Eb or 1st Tenor 3rd Horn Eb or 2nd Tenor 4th Horn Eb 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Bass Clef) Basses (Bass Clef) DrumsOn envelope: QM17, Stamps indicating 19 FEB 1940, 29 JUN 1940, 28 DEC 1940, 23 MAY 1941. Q23, 405 (crossed out). Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke.19 PARTS BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTATION ONLY QUICK MARCH Key Sig: F MINOR Band series number: 4874 Instrumentation: Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Bb Cornet 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd & 4th Cornets 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 1st Bb Baritone 2nd Bb Baritone Eb Solo Saxhorn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Bb Euphonium (treble) Eb Bombardon (treble) Bb Bass (treble) Side Drum Bass Drum Written on some parts: - Caussinus progressive Method (for Cornet), new and revised edition 16/6 post free - Langey's Practical Tutor for the Slide Trombone is the best, 4/4 post freeOn envelope: 27 Nov 1940, 3 Dec 1943, QM27, Q214 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Property of Charles Godfrey Musical Director & Arrangerbrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 25 parts concert band instrumentation March & Two Step Key Signature: C Major Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor pencilled along the top) Eb Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon 2nd Bb Baritone Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Eb Saxhorn (Eb Alto) 1st Bb Baritone (Bb Tenor) 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 4th Eb Horn Eb Trumpets 1st Bb Cornet (crossed out with 'Rep' above) 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Baritone) Bombardon (Tuba) Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: QM150, Our Battalion Rushworth, Q127, 315 (Scrubbed out) Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 20 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation March or Fox Trot Key Signature: F Major Instrumentation: Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) Eb Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinets Solo Bb Clarinet (1st written in pencil) 2nd & 3rd Bb Clarinets Bassoons Eb Alto Saxophone 1st & 2nd Horns Eb (or Solo & 1st Tenor) 3rd & 4th Horns Eb (or 2nd Tenor) Repiano Cornet Bb Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) 2nd & 3rd Cornets Bb 1st Tenor Trombone 2nd Tenor Trombone Bass Trombone 1st Baritone Bb Euphonium (Bass clef) Basses (Bass clef) Bb Contra Bass (Treble clef) DrumsOn envelope: QM145, Olga Flynn, Q131, 346 (Scrubbed out) Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

This music was used by Frank Wright who had been tutored by Percy Code. Frank Wright won the Australian Open Cornet Championship using this music, and won the gold medal for the highest mark in the British Colonies. Percy Code was born in Melbourne on 03 July 1888. He started learning the violin and piano at the age of eight. Three years later his father, Edward, started tutoring him on the cornet. His first competition was in October 1902 in Ballarat's South Street Competitions. Percy Code was Musical Director of Ballarat City Brass Band from 1913 until 1921. He was Frank Wright's teacher. Code apparently lived in a large house just west of where St Peter's church (Ballarat) now stands. Percy Code toured the world as principal cornet with the 'Besses o' th' Barn Band.' He returned to Australia in 1912. Frank Wright at one stage rode his pushbike from Smeaton to Ballarat for lessons. Leaving Australia for America in March 1921 Percy Code obtained an appointment as trumpet soloist for the 70 piece San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. He returned home two years later and became bandmaster to the Prahran City Band in 1925. From 1938, as part of Australia's Sesqui Centenary celebrations, Percy Code conducted the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for the ABC orchestral concerts in Sydney Town Hall. His career with the ABC came to an end in late 1951 due to poor health. Percy Code died on 17 October 1953. From 'Legend in Brass' with additions from Bob Pattie of the Ballarat Brass Band.11071.1 Four cream pages containing handwritten title page in front, two sheet music pages inside and blank back cover. 11071.2 Eight cream pages containing front page typed title with handwritten text at top, Six pages of sheet music cream pages, with parts for piano and cornet, with black printed notes. A photograph of the composer Mr Percy Code is glued into the first page at the top left hand corner. The back cover page has advertisements for four music albums from Allan & Co. Prop. Ltd..1) Front page handwritten in blue pen and pencil. Hand written notations in pencil for cornet throughout sheet music pages. Frank Wright Smeaton 15 July 1919 in top right hand corner; Champion Bb cornet solo South Street 1919 in top left hand corner. Under title on front page: Handwritten notes in pencil giving results of competition and judge's comments. 2) Frank H. Wright Smeaton 15/7/1919 handwritten in top left hand corner. "With Compliments Percy Code 15/7/1919 written diagonally in blue pen in at right hand top.cornet, frank wright, allan & co., allans music, ballarat, south street, percy code, code, wright, sheet music, "wendouree", (romance), wendouree, romance, wendouree

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 29 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: C Major Instrumentation: Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinets 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon 2nd Bb Baritone Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet Eb Trumpets 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn or 1st Ed Tenor Saxhorn 4th Eb Horn or 2nd Eb Tenor Saxhorn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium Bombardon Side Drum Bass Drum 1st Bb Baritone (scribbled out with Tenor Sax penciled over the top) 3rd & 4th Cornet (scribbled out with 2nd Clarinet penciled over the top)On envelope: QM14, Stamps indicating 10 NOV 1940, 15 NOV 1948, 9 JUN 1944. Q210 (penciled), 243 (crossed out). Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 29 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: C Major Instrumentation: Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinets 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon 2nd Bb Baritone Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet Eb Trumpets 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn or 1st Ed Tenor Saxhorn 4th Eb Horn or 2nd Eb Tenor Saxhorn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium Bombardon Side Drum Bass Drum 1st Bb Baritone (scribbled out with Tenor Sax penciled over the top) 3rd & 4th Cornet (scribbled out with 2nd Clarinet penciled over the top)On envelope: ****QM14, Stamps indicating 10 NOV 1940, 15 NOV 1948, 9 JUN 1944. Q210 (penciled), 243 (crossed out).*** Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 20 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Solo or 1st Bb Cornet (Conductor handwritten at the top) Piccolo (Db handwritten) Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Bassoon 1st & 2nd Eb Altos (crossed out and Horns) 3rd & 4th Eb Altos Eb Cornet 1st Bb Cornet (solo scrubbed out) 2nd & 3rd Bb Cornets 1st & 2nd Trombones 3rd Trombone 1st & 2nd Trombones (Treble Clef) 3rd Trombone (Treble Clef) Baritone (scrubbed out and written Euphonium) Baritone (treble clef) On envelope: QM137, March National Emblem Bagley, Q122, scrubbed out 396 4 Apr 1940, 8 Sep 1941, 14 Apr 1942, 27 Oct 1942 (twice), 15 Nov 1943 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 30 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: C Major Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet (Piston au Bugle) Db Flute & Piccolo Concert Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Bb Soprano Saxophone Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn Solo Eb Tenor Horn Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Bb Cornet 1st or Repiano Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd & 4th Bb Cornets 1st Trombone (Treble) 2nd Trombone (Treble) Bass Trombone 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone Euphonium (Treble) Eb Basses (Treble) Side Drum Bass Drum Handwritten Rep. Clari BbOn envelope: QM144, Old Solider Ancliffe, Q229, 25 May 1940, Jun 1940, 17 Nov 1940, 7 Dec 1940brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 16 Parts Brass Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Repiano Cornet Bb Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb 1st Horn Eb (or Solo Tenor) 2nd Horn Eb (or 1st Tenor 1st Baritone Bb (& Tenor Saxophone Bb) 2nd Baritone Bb 3rd Horn Eb (or 2nd Tenor) 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb (Treble Clef) Eb Bass (Treble Clef) Contre Bass Bb (Treble Clef) DrumsOn envelope:QM31, The Chappell Band Club., A Stirring March Featured in The Great British Film "The Lion Has Wings", Brass Band 2/6, O. 450brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band